Treating Whiplash Injury in Marietta is the most common auto accident condition our Chiropractors see and can have some serious long-term health effects if ignored.
Whiplash is defined as damage to the soft tissues of the neck as a result of a sudden force causing the head to whip forward and backward, and while most cases of whiplash will heal on their own, some cases can cause serious problems as the year’s progress.
Left untreated, whiplash can result in years of pain and restricted neck movement.
Unfortunately the only way to diagnose a case of whiplash is through an examination by an orthopedic specialist, so you should get checked out if you have been in a car accident or recently fallen and feel discomfort and stiffness in your neck.
Symptoms of, Whiplash
The most common symptoms of whiplash are neck pain and stiffness, but in some cases these additional symptoms occur:
- Pain in the upper or lower back
- Trouble speaking or swallowing
- Headache
- Changes in eyesight
- Difficulty concentrating
- Dizziness
- Swelling, redness, bruising, or other discoloration of the neck
If you have been in a car accident or otherwise experienced a physical ordeal that may have caused whiplash and you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, contact an orthopedic specialist to make sure that your injury heals properly.
If your injury doesn’t heal properly it can lead to reduced range of motion and chronic pain.
Left untreated, whiplash can also lead to:
- Chronic headaches
- Chronic vertigo
- Disc herniation
- TMJ Disorder
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Horner’s Syndrome
- Insomnia
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Premature Cervical Spondylosis
- Premature Degenerative Disc Disease
Seek Chiropractic Treatment As Soon As Possible
It’s best to get screened for any injuries as soon as you can after an accident, but if you had to wait you still have options.
Most car insurance providers won’t cover the cost of treatment if you waited more than 24 hours to get treatment because the time gap increases the likelihood that something other than the car accident could have caused your injury, but you can still find relief.
Whether your injury happened recently, or you were injured years ago and think that you may be suffering from symptoms of untreated whiplash, chiropractic treatment can help.
Done properly, it can encourage the healing of a new injury or soothe the lingering discomfort from an old one.
Life happens and sometimes injuries can’t be avoided, but proper chiropractic treatment can help make them temporary.