Whiplash
Conditions
Therapies
Description
Whiplash refers to an injury of the neck that is the result of a sudden excessive force that causes the neck and head to jerk forward and then backward or vice versa, such as in a auto crash. The injury typically affects muscles, discs, nerves, ligaments, and tendons in the neck. It can also occur in contact sports, other activities, or work accidents that might involve a sudden impact. Although whiplash is a common injury experienced by millions of Americans every year, it can result in structural damage that is difficult to detect and correct. If not properly diagnosed and treated, these injuries can undermine the structural balance of the body and set off a “domino effect” that can exacerbate over time producing a wide variety of symptoms from headache and extremity pain or numbness, to loss of mobility or even mental function.
Symptoms
- Pain & Stiffness in the Neck
- Lower Back Pain & Stiffness
- Pain or Numbness in Arm/s or Hand/s
- Shoulder Pain
- Dizziness or Blurred Vision
- Ringing in the Ears
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Insomnia
Treatment
- Structural Correction Chiropractic
- Acupuncture
- Graston Technique
- Massage Therapy
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FAQ
Frequently Ask Questions.
Chiropractic care can help with whiplash by treating the injured ligaments, spinal nerves and discs while also restoring proper motion to spinal structures
The best timeframe to see a chiropractor for whiplash is right after the injury but care should be sought regardless of the time elapsed from the injury date
A “stinger” or “burner” refers to an injury that is common in MVA’s or sports where the head is rapidly flexed to the side causing a stretching of the brachial plexus which results in weakness of the arm with burning and tingling pain down the arm
Chiropractic manipulations or mobilizations of the cervical spine have shown to have greater outcomes as opposed to passive modalities (TENS, ultrasound, diathermy)
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What is The Whiplash?
Whiplash refers to an injury of the neck that is the result of a sudden excessive force that causes the neck and head to jerk forward and then backward or vice versa, such as in a auto crash. The injury typically affects muscles, discs, nerves, ligaments, and tendons in the delicate structure of the neck. It can also occur in contact sports, other activities, or work accidents that might involve a sudden impact. Although whiplash is a common injury experienced by millions of Americans every year, it can result in structural damage that is difficult to detect and correct. If not properly diagnosed and treated, these injuries can undermine the structural balance of the body and set off a “domino effect” that can exacerbate over time producing a wide variety of symptoms from headache and extremity pain or numbness, to loss of mobility or even mental function.
Symptoms of Whiplash Injury
While each person will experience symptoms differently, any of the following could indicate a whiplash injury:
- Pain and stiffness in the neck
- Shoulder pain
- Pain or numbness in arm/s or hand/s
- Lower back pain
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears
- Irritability
- Sleeplessness
- Fatigue
- Lack of concentration
