Did you know that whiplash is one of the most common injuries that drivers and passengers sustain when involved in a car accident? In fact, 83% of those involved in a car accident sustain whiplash injuries. In this article, we will discuss what whiplash is, how it occurs, the signs and symptoms, and what you can do for treatment.
What Does It Mean If You Get Whiplash?
Whiplash is an acceleration-deceleration injury of the neck where the head and neck whip from one direction to another. Most whiplash injuries occur from rear-end collisions where the head moves backward and then whips forward. This quick whip-like motion can damage the muscles, ligaments, joints, and discs in the neck.
Did you know that whiplash can occur in speeds as low as 5-10 MPH?
What Can Whiplash Do To Your Body?
Not only does whiplash cause neck pain, it can also cause:
Can Whiplash Go Away On Its Own?
We recommend that anybody involved in a car accident who is still experiencing pain three days post-accident come in for an evaluation. Pain is the body’s alarm system that tells you that something is wrong; it doesn’t tell you what is wrong. We perform thorough evaluations that include orthopedic findings, neurological exams, range of motion, muscular strength, and other relevant factors. It’s important to be evaluated sooner rather than later, not only to set a baseline, but also because imaging or referral may be appropriate at this time.
What Is The Most Effective Treatment For Whiplash?
Here at StoneBridge Chiropractic, we treat whiplash with a non-invasive, hands-on approach. Depending on the structures involved, we can treat whiplash with many different modalities:
Should You Go To A Chiropractor For Whiplash?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident and the pain isn’t going away, give us a call today. We have helped residents all across the Twin Cities dealing with whiplash. For more information and to view frequently asked questions, please visit our Auto Accidents page.
