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Treating Symptoms from Whiplash with Chiropractic Care

Written By Dr. Jay Brodwyn & Associates on August 18, 2017

Following a car accident, you might feel lucky just to be alive. However, if you suffered whiplash, you’ll soon have a hard time focusing on anything except the pain it causes. While this type of injury is debilitating, the good news is that treating symptoms from whiplash with chiropractic care can quickly have you living pain-free.

The Effects of Whiplash

Though the injury itself only takes a second, the pain it causes can last indefinitely until your whiplash is treated.

Your neck may hurt, become stiff, or even lose mobility. Many people will experience some combination of all three symptoms. Whatever the case may be, whiplash will continue impeding on your normal life, keeping you from enjoying even the most mundane of activities like sitting down to watch TV, until you do something to treat it.

Do Not Try Treating Symptoms from Whiplash on Your Own

While it’s tempting to rub your neck, ask a friend for a massage, or otherwise attempt “home treatments” to alleviate the pain, this is the last thing you’ll want to do.

The anatomy of your neck and spine are complicated. One wrong move could make the entire injury – and the corresponding pain – significantly worse. It will also be that much harder to treat.

Treating Symptoms from Whiplash the Right Way

You should only entrust a qualified chiropractor with the treatment this kind of injury. Although the course they take to treat your whiplash injury will depend on many unique factors, it will most likely involve one or more of the following:

  • Muscle relaxation and/or stimulation

  • Manipulation of the spine

  • Various exercises

They may also recommend certain lifestyle changes or ergonomic products to help your neck and spine heal throughout the day.

As we just mentioned, everyone is different. It could take multiple visits before you’re feeling back to normal. However, according to one study, 93% of patients who visited a chiropractor for whiplash saw their symptoms improve.

Whether you’re currently struggling to get through the day because of whiplash or you simply notice that certain routine activities have become a challenge, make sure that you visit a chiropractor right away. Relief is possible and the process is painless.

For more information on treating symptoms from whiplash with chiropractic care, take a look at the services offered by Dr. Jay Brodwyn and Associates. You can also email us or call today at (706) 851-0980 to schedule a consultation.

 


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