Frequently Asked Questions About Whiplash

Whiplash FAQs From The Spine Clinic

If you recently found out you are suffering from whiplash, you are bound to have questions about your options in treating this condition effectively. Making an appointment to meet with our chiropractor at the Spine Clinic is an option. Here are some frequently asked questions about whiplash to read over so you have a better understanding of this condition and how to treat it so pain subsides.
 

What Is Whiplash?

Whiplash is an injury of your neck that affects the muscles and ligaments. When the neck is stretched in an awkward manner, the pain settles into the area. This can cause headaches as well as pain in the upper back and arms.
 

How Does Whiplash Happen?

Whiplash is often a result of an automotive, sports, or personal injury incident. If the upper body is moved around quickly, such as upon impact in an accident or sporting play, the neck is forced outside of the range of motion it normally moves within. This causes pain and discomfort, sometimes on a long-term basis.
 

Can Whiplash Happen After Incidents Other Than Car Accidents?

While car accidents are one of the scenarios that cause whiplash, this condition can be the result of other activities as well. If you are involved in a high-impact sporting activity, or if you fall down or get hit in the head as the result of a personal injury, whiplash can be a symptom of the incident.
 

How Does A Chiropractor Treat A Whiplash Injury?

If you have whiplash, seeing our chiropractor is an option available to help reduce the discomfort you are experiencing. The procedures used are non-invasive in nature and require that no medication is administered to obtain results. The treatment plan used is devised for your personal needs. This could include spinal adjustments, temperature changes in the affected area, electric stimulation to get muscles moving, massage therapy, and exercises of the neck muscles.
 

Can Whiplash Incidents Be Avoided?

There is no way to completely protect yourself from whiplash. If you engage in sporting activities, knowing the rules of the sport and practicing the sport regularly to keep your body in shape can be helpful in thwarting an incident. In a vehicle, make sure to keep your headrest positioned in a central area behind your head to help cushion it should an accident occur.

If you are suffering from whiplash, or if you want to find out more about treatment options available should you have a whiplash incident in the future, contact The Spine Clinic to make an appointment or to receive more information? Reach out to our facility today by calling us at (503) 362-5555.