Effective Chiropractic for Whiplash

Gentle, Effective, Drug-Free Whiplash Treatment

Whiplash is one of the most common conditions we treat here at Health From Within. Every year, approximately three million Americans sustain whiplash injuries, and one and one-half million of those end up suffering from chronic pain related to whiplash injuries. Thankfully, we provide gentle, effective, drug-free chiropractic for whiplash.

What Is Whiplash?

Whiplash is a type of neck injury that occurs when the head is suddenly and forcefully thrown forward or backward. This can happen during a car accident, a fall, or any other type of impact. The force of the impact causes the neck to snap back and forth beyond its normal range of motion. The rapid back and forth motion of the neck injury can cause damage to the neck’s nerves and muscles. In addition, it also causes misalignment of the spinal vertebrae. Because the nerves are protected and housed by the spice, any misalignment can cause widespread pain, diminished function, and reduced sensation.

Common Causes of Whiplash

Whiplash occurs when the head is suddenly and forcefully moved in a backward-and-forward or side-to-side motion. This is typically associated with a car accident, however, whiplash can also occur from a fall, or during contact sports. 

Symptoms of Whiplash

Whiplash can vary in severity and cause a variety of symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms of whiplash are:

  • Head, neck, shoulder, upper arm or back pain

  • Difficulty turning the head

  • ”Pins and needles” sensation in the arms, hands, or fingers

  • Dizziness

  • Depression

  • Fatigue or insomnia

  • Blurred vision

  • Ringing in the ears

Neck Pain

Neck Pain is the most frequent symptom that makes people want to search the internet for "whiplash treatment near me". Whiplash causes neck pain by the forceful movement when the injury occurred. Damaged nerves, muscles, discs, and joints can cause severe pain and dramatically limit your range of motion and ability to carry out simple daily tasks.

Shoulder Pain

If you've been in a car accident, even a minor one, it's important to pay attention to any pain or discomfort you may be feeling. Many people confuse shoulder pain with neck or head pain, but the two are actually quite different.

The muscles that move the shoulder are different from the ones that move the neck and head. So if you're experiencing pain in your shoulder, it may be due to a rotator cuff strain or other muscle issues.

Car accidents can cause all sorts of injuries, not just to the rear end. A side impact or T-bone style collision can knock the neck from side to side, causing strains and other problems.

Headache

Headaches are extremely common following a car accident. In fact, they are often the most common type of pain our patients' experience. Whiplash can cause damage to the nerves, muscles, and cervical discs in your neck, which can lead to chronic headaches if not treated immediately. If you have been in a car accident and are experiencing headache pain, it is important to seek treatment right away.

Traumatic Brain Injury

A headache following an auto accident could be a symptom of Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI. Concussions are the most common form of TBI following an accident. These occur when the brain forcefully strikes the inside of the skull, causing short and sometimes long-term damage. 

Some early symptoms of TBI include headache, vomiting, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, and confusion. If you experience any of these symptoms after an accident, it is important to seek medical attention right away. Early diagnosis and treatment of TBI can improve the chances of a full recovery. We also recommend our patients come to see us as soon as possible to start therapies and treatments to begin whiplash treatment immediately.

How Our Whiplash Chiropractor Can Help

If you’ve experienced an injury that has caused whiplash, we are confident that our chiropractic care can help alleviate and reduce the symptoms. At your initial consultation, our chiropractors will perform a comprehensive battery of tests, scans, and assessments. Performing a comprehensive exam and getting a detailed medical history helps us detect any issues as soon as possible so that we can begin treatment quickly.

Chiropractic care at Health From Within is an excellent choice because our chiropractic care focuses on maximizing nerve function by correcting subluxations or spinal misalignments. A spinal subluxation can cause the nerves inside the spine to become pinched or compressed. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including pain, numbness, and weakness. When a spinal subluxation is corrected, the nerves inside the spine are free to function as they were intended, carrying sensation and instructions for movement between the brain and body. 

At Health From Within, we pride ourselves on providing personalized whiplash chiropractic care that gets results. Our experienced and knowledgeable team will take the time to understand your unique situation and develop a treatment plan that is tailored specifically for you. We offer a wide range of therapies, including hands-on manipulation, instrument-assisted treatment, technology-assisted treatment, and individualized exercise plans. No matter what your particular needs are, we are confident that we can help you achieve the relief and healing you are looking for. 

Hands-On Treatment

A spinal chiropractic adjustment is the primary treatment method our chiropractors here at Health From Within use to correct spinal misalignment and restore normal nerve function. This type of adjustment is often used to treat pain, loss of function, and other whiplash-related issues. Our chiropractors are highly skilled in performing gentle corrections that provide long-lasting relief.

Trigger point therapy is a type of hands-on chiropractic care that involves pressing on specific points in the body to release tight or painful muscles. Our chiropractor may also manually stretch joints for added relief. This treatment can provide immediate results and help to improve overall mobility.

One of the most popular pain relief treatments is therapeutic massage. This treatment helps release tight neck, shoulder, and upper back muscles to relieve pain and restore range of motion. It also boosts circulation so blood can more easily carry oxygen and nutrient-rich blood directly to the injury site. Therapeutic massage is an effective way to reduce pain and improve your overall health.

Technology-Assisted Treatment

Our chiropractic office carefully researches new equipment before it ever enters our office. A few of the technology-assisted therapies we find helpful are interferential electrical stimulation and ultrasound. Interferential electrical stimulation reduces inflammation in the muscles with a low-frequency electrical current. Ultrasound therapy penetrates muscles with sound waves. This warms them for increased circulation and decreased pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms in areas affected by whiplash.

Individualized Exercise Plans

At Health From Within, it’s our goal is to give each of our patients so much more than just pain relief and restored muscle function. Although we always start with alleviating your pain, our top priority is to help each of our patients reclaim their health and lives so they can achieve their goals via effective, drug-free, and natural treatment programs.

It has been our experience that one of the best ways to improve our patient’s overall mental, physical, and emotional wellness is through individualized exercise plans. 

Individualized therapeutic exercise plans can help accelerate healing from whiplash. We assess our patients' movement, balance, and stamina, and ask about their preferences, goals, and time availability before prescribing an exercise plan. As patients progress, we frequently re-evaluate their needs and redesign their plans to meet new goals.

Comprehensive Chiropractic Care For Whiplash

At Health From Within, we're always aiming for the newest and most effective treatments to ensure you get the best chiropractic care and treatment options available. Our goal is that when you look back at your recovery time after your whiplash accident, you see it as a turning point in your life when you decided to care for your health as if your life depended on it every day. Give our whiplash chiropractor a call, and we'll help you recover from your injury, boost your health, and reclaim your life.