Car accidents happen often and usually result in injury. Even vehicle collisions that occur at low speeds can cause broken bones, bruises, and whiplash. Whiplash is frequently regarded as a minor injury, but it can actually have a significant impact on a person’s life and livelihood. If you were the victim of an auto accident injury in Centennial CO, don’t hesitate to contact an experienced chiropractor for help.
What Is Whiplash?
Whiplash occurs when the muscles and vertebrae in the neck are suddenly “whipped” back and forth beyond their normal range of motion, usually during a car accident. This sudden movement can injure the vertebrae and soft tissues of the neck, “spraining” them, causing a myriad of uncomfortable and limiting symptoms.
Symptoms of Whiplash
There are many symptoms of whiplash, but the most common include:
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Reduced range of motion in the neck
- Headache, usually starting at the base of the skull
- Neck tenderness
- Pain in the shoulders
- Dizziness
- Difficulty focusing or concentrating for periods of time
- Tingling or “pins and needles” sensation
Whiplash symptoms can be difficult to live with, and you don’t have to. Whiplash treatment is available for injured individuals, but it’s important to be aware of the different types of treatment available and how whiplash can be treated naturally with minimal discomfort and no side effects through chiropractic care.
Whiplash Treatment
There are a variety of ways to treat whiplash, some more effective than others. Traditional medicine can’t do much for whiplash besides ease the symptoms. This is often done with dangerous and addictive pain medication, and in some cases, a doctor may recommend more aggressive approaches like surgery. More often than not, pain medication and radical treatments create more problems versus resolving the matter at hand.
Chiropractic care, on the other hand, can provide significant relief for whiplash symptoms by addressing core issues with the alignment of the injured vertebrae and soft tissues in the neck. When you visit a Centennial CO chiropractor, your neck will be physically examined and your medical history taken. You’ll receive a treatment plan with recommendations to have regular care until your injury is healed. Chiropractic care includes but is not limited to manual manipulation, instrument based manipulations, cold laser therapy, and massage therapy. Your treatment plan will focus on the goal of reestablishing full mobility of your neck, reducing pain and other symptoms, and improving your quality of life after a car accident.
Are You Considering Aurora Chiropractic Care?
After suffering whiplash in a car accident, you will be faced with many challenges. At Murphy Family Chiropractic, in Centennial/Southeast Aurora, we understand how limiting whiplash can be and why getting relief as soon as possible is important. Our team will work hard to help you achieve your post-injury goals and will always let you know about what treatment options are available to you.
Contact us today to book an initial appointment with our Centennial CO chiropractor, Dr. Tim Murphy by calling 720-708-6890.