Whiplash
Whiplash (also called a neck sprain or strain) is caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head which often occurs, but is not limited to, the result of a car accident. Symptoms of whiplash include:
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Worsening of pain with neck movement
- Loss of range of motion in the neck
- Headaches, most often starting at the base of the skull
- Tenderness or pain in shoulder, upper back or arms
- Tingling or numbness in the arms
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
Some people also experience:
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Sleep disturbances
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory problems
- Depression
Symptoms may take up to 24 hours after the initial trauma to appear, so do not delay in heading to the doctor to be treated. Medicine alone is not a reliable treatment for whiplash, as it only masks symptoms instead of treating the root cause of whiplash pain.
Solution
Chiropractic care provides a healthy solution to this problem by:
- Providing a doctor that specializes in finding the location of and correcting vertebral subluxations which may cause whiplash
- Treating lower whiplash at its source, rather than masking the symptoms
- Correcting nerve interference in the spine in order to provide long-term relief from pain
We’re Here to Help
Whiplash is a serious injury that should be treated as soon as possible. If you’ve recently been in an accident, call us today! We can help.
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