A car accident, even a low-speed fender-bender, can cause one of the most complex and misunderstood injuries: whiplash. This injury occurs when a sudden jolt causes your head to snap back and forth, damaging the muscles, ligaments, and sensitive joints of your neck and upper spine. It's critical to seek care after any accident, as the full extent of whiplash symptoms—like neck pain, headaches, stiffness, dizziness, or pain in the shoulders and arms—may not appear for hours or even days.
Whiplash is far more than a simple neck strain. The violent motion can misalign the vertebrae in your neck, leading to irritation of the delicate nerve roots that exit the spine. This is why whiplash can also cause symptoms like fatigue, blurred vision, and difficulty concentrating. Left untreated, these structural problems can lead to chronic pain, degenerative arthritis, and long-term dysfunction.
Here at our office, we specialize in whiplash recovery. Our approach begins with a comprehensive evaluation to accurately diagnose the full extent of your injuries. Your personalized care plan is designed to:
- Reduce Inflammation: In the initial phase, we use gentle techniques to calm muscle spasms and reduce inflammation.
- Restore Proper Motion: Through specific and gentle chiropractic adjustments, we work to restore healthy movement and alignment to the injured spinal joints, relieving pressure on nerves.
- Promote Healing & Rehabilitation: We support the healing process with targeted therapies and provide rehabilitative exercises to strengthen the neck and prevent chronic issues.
If you’ve been in an accident, don't wait for pain to become a chronic problem. Schedule an evaluation to ensure you get on the right path to a full recovery.