Whiplash Treatments
Many people who are involved in auto accidents suffer from whiplash, a painful neck injury that can have long-term effects. If you have been injured in an auto accident, it is important to seek chiropractic treatment as soon as possible. Our chiropractors at Four Points Family Chiropractic in Austin can provide specialized treatments to relieve your whiplash pain.
What is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a type of neck injury that most commonly occurs in auto accidents and can cause intense pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. It is caused by the sudden jerking of the neck when an object strikes it or when the head is forced to move quickly beyond its normal range of motion. Symptoms usually don’t appear until several hours after the accident and can include:
Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is connected to the neck and can be affected by whiplash. Some people with whiplash may experience pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion in the shoulder area.
Headaches
It is common for people to experience headaches after a car accident, even if they don’t have whiplash. Headache pain can range from mild to severe and last for days or weeks.
Chiropractic Treatment for Whiplash
An auto accident injury as severe as whiplash should be treated by a chiropractor. Your chiropractor can perform various techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility. These chiropractic techniques may include:
Spinal Manipulation
Spinal manipulation works to realign the spine and reduce pain. It can also help restore normal mobility to the neck and shoulders. The chiropractor performs the adjustments by applying gentle pressure to the affected area.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is a chiropractic technique that helps relax tight muscles in the neck and shoulders. It can relieve pain, improve range of motion, and reduce stiffness. The chiropractor will apply gentle stretching and massage to the affected area.
Rehabilitative Exercises
Your chiropractor may prescribe rehabilitative exercises targeting specific neck and shoulder muscles to strengthen them and reduce pain. These exercises can help you regain a normal range of motion and prevent further injuries.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point therapy can help reduce pain, improve your range of motion, and restore normal function to the neck and shoulders. The chiropractor uses massage and pressure to target specific problem areas in the neck and shoulders.
Contact Our Chiropractors at Four Points Family Chiropractic in Austin, TX
If you are suffering from whiplash, don’t wait to seek chiropractic treatment. We are committed to providing the highest quality of chiropractic care and helping you recover from your auto accident injury. Call our team today at (512) 345-9355 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.