Whiplash is a common, yet all-too-often untreated injury that can cause serious and irreparable damage. While often associated with car accidents, this injury can occur in sports, roller coaster rides, or other activities that force a sudden and violent movement of the neck. Whiplash treatment through chiropractic therapy is a holistic and gentle approach used to reverse the damage before it gets worse. Read on to discover more about the potential effects of this condition and treatment possibilities. 

Effects of Whiplash

Within the first few days after the trauma occurs, you’ll likely experience immobility and neck pain. This pain can spread to your back and limbs when putting your body in unusual positions to relieve your pain. If weeks and months go by, these small annoyances can turn into chronic pain and result in permanent damage to your spinal and nervous systems. Eventually, you could suffer some loss of function as well.

Whiplash Treatment & Results

Chiropractors work to find a treatment that is best suited for you, and will only start whiplash treatment after they have assessed the seriousness of the injury. This may mean taking X-rays first or consulting another medical professional. Once the treatment begins, so does the healing process. Your chiropractor will immediately start working on realigning the vertebrae, joints, and muscles, lowering the chances of your body settling into an uncomfortable and unnatural position as a result of the injury. Certain exercises will be practiced to ease neck pain and headaches, which are easily implemented at home as well. Chiropractic whiplash treatment also leads to a lesser dependency on painkillers to manage the discomfort from the condition. 

While immediate treatment is recommended, you can start whiplash treatment any time you feel you need it. The longer you wait, of course, the deeper and more difficult the damages are to treat. However, chiropractors are versed in a range of helpful exercises, pressure application, and massage techniques that can be tailored to each individual depending on the depth of their injury.

Whiplash shouldn’t be taken lightly, and neither should your well-being and long-term health. If you feel you may be a victim of whiplash, do not hesitate to seek help. Call Southgate Chiropractic in Campbell County, KY, at (859) 572-0029 to make an appointment and hear what to expect from your first visit. Visit their website to learn about their massage club and other services they provide.