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Whiplash is a general term used to describe a neck strain injury, which occurs when the head is jolted back and forth in a rapid fashion. This injury commonly occurs in car accidents when the force of impact causes neck joints and tissues to shift abruptly. However, it can also occur after other traumatic incidents—such as sports injuries or slip-and-fall accidents. While the severity of this condition can range from mild to severe, it’s always important to address with the help of a chiropractor. To help you protect your long-term musculoskeletal health and avoid chronic neck pain, here are a few things to know about whiplash treatment.

How Do I Know If I Have Whiplash?

whiplash treatmentWhiplash symptoms vary from person to person and can develop at different rates. However, neck pain and soreness is often the most common complaint. You might also notice that it’s hard to move your neck—especially when you twist your head from side to side. Pain may also spread to other areas, such as the back, shoulders, or arms. Many people with whiplash will also find that they experience reoccurring headaches, fatigue, and dizziness.

Why Is Whiplash Treatment Important?

Whiplash symptoms may not become apparent right away—or until a few days after the accident. Still, you shouldn’t wait to seek a full evaluation from a chiropractor.

After a professional evaluation, you’ll be able to define the nature of the injury and receive treatment to promote healing, as well as to relieve neck pain. However, if you put off this care, the damage to your neck joints, muscles, and nerves can worsen. Without prompt treatment, this damage may end up causing long-lasting symptoms that are much harder to resolve later down the line.

How Might a Chiropractor Treat Whiplash?

Known for providing customized care, chiropractors will adjust your treatment plan to fit the specifics of your injury. For example, if the accident caused your neck joints to become misaligned or place pressure on sensitive nerves, your provider will use chiropractic manipulation to shift the spine back into its natural position. Muscle tension and damage, on the other hand, is often best relieved through massage therapy or via the application of heat or cold.

To help promote healing, your chiropractor will also prescribe a series of stretching exercises that strengthen injured tissues and encourage mobility.

 

If you’ve been involved in an auto accident or another type of physical injury, Southgate Chiropractic is qualified to provide comprehensive whiplash treatment in the Greater Cincinnati and Campbell County areas. Serving patients for more than 20 years, Dr. Roger C. Jones, D.C., understands how to evaluate joint and tissue injuries and develop safe, non-invasive treatment plans. Whether you require standard spinal manipulation or massage therapy, this Southgate, KY, chiropractor will adjust your care to not only promote healing but also relieve neck pain and improve mobility. Visit this practice online to learn more about these services or call (859) 572-0029 to schedule a convenient consultation.

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