Whiplash Treatment with our Arcadia Chiropractor

Chances are you know someone who's had whiplash before; it's a common injury related to auto accidents, thousands of which happen every day in this country. If you or a loved one has been in an auto accident, had a slip and fall at work, or experienced any other sort of traumatic accident, consider calling our Arcadia chiropractors here at the S.M.A.R.T Spine Institute. Our staff utilizes best-practice techniques guided by decades of experience to help people find natural relief fast. 

How Whiplash Occurs

The name is pretty descriptive of this condition. Imagine a whip moving: it snaps in a rapid bend/flex pattern. This same concept applies to the human neck and head when the body is involved in some sort of sudden change of direction or blow (common during even mild fender benders or a contact sport, for instance). Forward motion of the head continues (thanks to inertia) and the neck will effectively snap back and forth. 

Given this mechanism of injury, it's easy to imagine how this can lead to strain, tissue damage, and inflammation in the connective tissues within the neck, shoulders, and upper back—in other words, whiplash syndrome.

Signs & Symptoms of Whiplash 

Whiplash symptoms may show up right away, or they may take days or even weeks or months to pop up (exactly why we advise consulting with an Arcadia chiropractor ASAP following an auto accident, even if you think you feel fine!). Here are a few things to look out for that may suggest whiplash syndrome:

• Neck stiffness, pain, and tenderness
• Headaches and ringing in the ears
• Shoulder pain and stiffness
• Muscle and joint pain in the upper back
• Difficulty concentrating and sleeping

The Benefits of San Gabriel Valley Chiropractic Care for the Treatment & Management of Whiplash

Chiropractic care is consistently considered one of the leading treatments for the management of whiplash syndrome and related conditions. Our San Gabriel Valley chiropractic team offers a variety of multidisciplinary services which have shown to be highly effective for managing and relieving whiplash-related symptoms—and preventing these symptoms from returning:

• Chiropractic care, including spinal decompression and adjustments 
• Physical therapy, including neuromuscular/postural re-training and therapeutic exercises
• Acupuncture and massage therapy
• State-of-the-art pain management and regenerative injections (along with free transportation to and from our outpatient surgical center!)

Reclaim Your Spinal Health by Connecting With an Arcadia CA Chiropractor Today

Do you think you may be suffering from whiplash? Call the S.M.A.R.T Spine Institute at (626) 445-0326 to schedule a consultation with an Arcadia CA chiropractor.