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Whiplash Care in Woodbury

Whiplash is caused when the neck is whipped from back to front. This is usually caused from a car accident, sports injury, or fall. Whiplash describes the initial impact to the spine, but the results can affect muscles, ligaments and bones. These symptoms can include:

Disc Herniations
Subluxations
Fracture
Irritated and damaged nerves
Strained muscles and ligaments

Headaches
Numbness and Tingling
Neck & back Pain
Concussion
Mood Changes

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What are the Symptoms of Whiplash?

Whiplash injuries can range from mild to very severe. Injuries tend to be more significant when your headrest is positioned too low. If the impact was quite severe or the headrest was low there is the possibility that bones are broken or tissue is damaged and it is highly recommended that you see a chiropractor and receive a thorough examination and x-rays. Even if the impact seemed mild, you may have whiplash if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Neck Pain

Shoulder, Upper Back and Arm Pain

Headaches

Blurred Vision

Pain when Turning head

Inability to move or turn the head fully

Dizziness

Tiredness

Numbness /tingling in arms. hands and fingers

Ringing in the ears

Difficulty sleeping

Depression

As you can see there are a wide range of symptoms, and not all of them may be immediately traceable to whiplash. Even if you have been cleared by a doctor, your pain could still be related to whiplash and you may need treatment to correct the problem. If you have recently been injured it’s important to get your spine checked as soon as possible. The sooner that you start treating the issue the less chance you have of it developing into a long term problem.

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Chiropractic Care for Whiplash

Because the majority of whiplash incidents impact the spine and the surrounding nerves and tissues, chiropractic care is an excellent avenue for treatment. Chiropractic doctors are skilled in assessing the source of the pain associated with a whiplash injury and determining a plan for effective treatment. Chiropractic treatments are gentle and non-invasive. Through small adjustments, people find great relief from the pain associated with whiplash, and are set on a road to full recovery. Call our team at Cornerstone Chiropractic Clinic to discover how chiropractic care can help you recover from whiplash.