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Whiplash Treatment for Auto Accident Injuries

With The Right Chiropractic Care, You Can Make A Full Recovery

What Is Whiplash?

Whiplash happens when your head is rapidly thrown back and then forward again, even at speeds as low as 5 miles per hour. This hyperextension of the ligaments and muscles can cause severe pain in the neck and shoulders as well as headaches, dizziness and numbness in the arms and fingers.

While rear-end collisions are by far the most common cause of whiplash, this injury can also happen while playing sports or through accidents at work.

Don’t let whiplash hold you back. Contact us at 208-992-3500 or complete our online form to schedule your free consultation

Causes and Symptoms of Whiplash

Whiplash is a common injury resulting from the rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, typically caused by rear-end car collisions. This sudden motion can lead to various injuries, including:

Causes of Whiplash:

  • Rear-End Collisions: The most frequent cause of whiplash, where the force of impact causes the head to jerk backward and then forward.

  • Sports Injuries: High-impact sports like football, boxing, and skiing can lead to whiplash due to sudden and forceful movements.

  • Workplace Accidents: Slips, falls, or impacts at work can also result in whiplash injuries.

Symptoms of Whiplash:

  • Neck Pain and Stiffness: Often the most immediate symptom, ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain.

  • Headaches: Typically starting at the base of the skull, radiating towards the forehead.

  • Shoulder and Arm Pain: Discomfort can extend to the shoulders, upper back, and arms.

  • Dizziness: A common symptom that can affect balance and coordination.

  • Numbness and Tingling: Sensations in the arms and fingers due to nerve damage or compression.

  • Fatigue: Persistent tiredness and difficulty concentrating are also reported by many sufferers.

It is estimated that there are 1.7 million rear-end collisions every year.

In the United States alone, 500,000 results in injuries like whiplash. Sadly, too few get proper treatment, resulting in long-term chronic pain.
Whiplash involves injury to the soft tissues of the neck and shoulders, including the ligaments, tendons, muscles and spinal discs. If left untreated, whiplash can cause substantial long-term and often debilitating pain.

That’s why we recommend coming in for an exam as soon as possible after you are in a car accident or other impact-related incident.

Treatments for Whiplash

Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive, non-invasive approach to managing whiplash pain and promoting healing. At Northwest Accident & Injury Clinic, our chiropractors use several techniques to treat whiplash:

  • Chiropractic Adjustment: Gentle spinal adjustments to improve mobility and reduce inflammation, providing natural pain relief.

  • Spinal Decompression: Specialized equipment creates negative pressure within spinal discs, reducing pressure on nerves and promoting healing.

  • Deep Tissue Therapy: Techniques like massage and trigger point therapy enhance blood flow, reduce muscle tension, and promote healing.

Repositioning the spine to improve motion and restore function is a key aspect of our chiropractic care. We often combine this therapy with massage, exercise, and trigger point therapy to create a comprehensive solution that will eliminate your pain.

These treatments can improve neck mobility, reduce muscle tension and spasms, enhance posture, and speed up recovery time. 

We Specialize In Helping People Heal From Whiplash

Schedule your consultation today!  When you visit our office for whiplash treatment, we’ll go over the details of the crash to pinpoint precisely the injured soft tissues.

We’ll do a comprehensive evaluation to determine your treatment. Should your injury require surgery or medication, we’ll gladly refer you to one of our trusted medical colleagues so you can get the relief you need.

At Northwest Accident and Injury Clinic, we’ve helped hundreds of patients recover from whiplash-related injuries and get back to a pain-free life. If you think you might have whiplash, please call our office today or schedule your free consultation online.

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