Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Whiplash

Whiplash is a type of injury that is often ignored. The reason for this is that its first symptoms are delayed. It can take hours or even days after the trauma that caused it before you realize that something is wrong. And even if you go to your regular doctor, you will most likely be told to use the RICE method (rest, ice, compress, elevate) and wait until you feel better. We believe that being proactive in treating this injury is the best solution. For this reason, we recommend chiropractic care for whiplash.

Causes and Symptoms of Whiplash

Whiplash is caused by the sudden jerking movement of the head and neck backwards and forwards. It usually happens during car accidents and in contact sports (football, rugby, martial arts, boxing).



The symptoms of whiplash vary. Mild symptoms include:

•    Stiff neck

•    Headaches

•    Sensation of weakness

•    Swelling and tenderness in the neck.



However, you can also suffer from severe and dangerous symptoms, such as:

•    Dizziness

•    Muscle spasms

•    Blurred vision

•    Memory problems

•    Sleep disturbances.



Older people are more at risk to suffer from complications that may last for months or years after the accident, including chronic pain.

Why Should You Choose Chiropractic Care for Whiplash?

As we explained at the beginning of this article, being proactive in treating whiplash is the best course of action. The RICE method lets the body heal on its own – incompletely and by creating scar tissues at the site if micro-lesions.



This is why you should consider chiropractic care for whiplash instead:

1. Manages Pain in a Safe and Drug-Free Manner

Western medicine has one solution when you are in pain: taking painkillers. These over the counter drugs are called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). What they actually do is numb the pain signal sent by the nerve to the brain. They are making you stop feeling the pain, not healing the injury.



Chiropractic care for whiplash approaches the issue from the opposite end: healing the injured area so that the pain stops.

2. Speed Up the Recovery Process

A chiropractor does not believe in letting an injury or condition heal by itself. In practice, it does not really happen. You are left with a limited range of movement, recurring pains and other problems.



Even in the fortunate situation that you do heal by doing nothing, it takes a lot of time – months. Choosing chiropractic care for whiplash will significantly reduce the recovery time. Within weeks, you will be able to resume your usual activities, including your job and your hobbies.

3. Restore Your Full Range of Motion in the Neck

The neck is one of the most mobile parts of your body. It allows you a very wide angle of vision – which is absolutely necessary, especially while driving your car. Unfortunately, one of the negative consequences of whiplash is a reduced range of motion. The neck muscles are inflamed and tense.



Through chiropractic care for whiplash, the specialist will resolve inflammation and reduce muscle tension. Your neck will heal properly and maintain its full range of movement.

4. Improve Your Muscle Tone

A chiropractor can help you recover the muscle tone you lost after the trauma that caused your whiplash. This is a common problem for people who were victims of a car accident or sports injury.



Many people complain that they feel that their head has become too heavy for their neck. This only means that their neck muscles are weakened. Chiropractic adjustments will help the muscles receive proper signals from the brain through the nerves and remove blockages that prevent blood from flowing properly.

5. Improve Your Overall Health

Many people who choose chiropractic for whiplash admit that they ended up feeling better than they did before their accident. This is due to the fact that chiropractic care for whiplash will solve many other minor subluxations in your spine. This will help your nervous system to work better and you will also feel better.



Chiropractic care for whiplash is safe and non-invasive and is recommended for people of all ages. We invite you to browse our online directory, find a chiropractor near you and book your initial appointment!