Chiropractors help relieve your pain from a whiplash after an accident

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When you have been in an accident, you may have already gone through what we call a whiplash. It is a neck injury resulting from a sudden forward and backward movement, or even side to side. This usually happens in a car accident. Your neck gets injured because the sudden movement pushes and pulls neck ligaments and muscles beyond their normal range of motion.

Extent of whiplash injuries

Depending on the severity of the car accident, a whiplash can either be mild or severe. Some people can recover quite quickly in 6 to 12 weeks time. Unfortunately for some, this may turn into a chronic condition. Regardless whether it is mild or severe, it is wise to consult with a chiropractor at ChiroCarolina after an accident. We can help diagnose the problem and then recommend treatment to relieve the pain and prevent the pain from turning into a chronic condition.

Whiplash symptoms

Whiplash symptoms appear within 72 hours. These will include:

• Sore muscles
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Stiffness and pain in the neck
• Pain in the upper back and shoulders
• Irritability
• Ringing in the ears
• Memory loss

Whiplash symptoms have a wide range that’s why it is best to consult with our trained chiropractors at ChiroCarolina in Charlotte NC to get the best chiropractic care available.

Complications and treatment

People who suffer from whiplash will experience pain for months. Doctors may recommend pain killers and muscle relaxants to reduce muscle spasms. However, these do not cure the injury. They simply alleviate the pain. We recommend that you consider getting chiropractic care so your spine and neck can be gently realigned. In addition, chiropractors will recommend applying heat and cold, stretching and therapeutic exercises.