Many people who get an auto accident injury have whiplash. This is a common injury that affects the neck and can affect the shoulders and arms as well. The impact that happens during an auto accident is to blame for this condition. If you have whiplash after an accident, see our chiropractor for assessment and treatment. There are ways that chiropractic care can help you with the pain and difficulty that your condition is causing you. You can get help for your pain so that you can get back to your normal life. For your chiropractic care, call us at our Grovetown, GA, or Aiken, SC, office for your appointment. We at Odom Chiropractic are here to help.
Whiplash Symptoms
The hallmark symptom of whiplash is pain in the neck, though it can also be stiffness. However, it can also cause pain in other areas. Your arms may hurt, feel numb, or tingle after your accident. You might also have tinnitus- a ringing in your ears. You might also have some trouble with your vision, and you may suffer from dizziness. People who have an auto accident injury might also experience insomnia. Memory problems can also happen, as can trouble with trying to concentrate. You may have shoulder pain as well. If you have the symptoms of whiplash after an accident, chiropractic care can help. Whiplash can continue for a while, and chiropractic care can help you to have less pain and a better range of motion.
It's more common for women to suffer from whiplash, though men can also get it. Being 40 or older is another common risk factor. A chiropractor can help with manual adjustments of the spine, to help with the pain of this condition.
How Whiplash Is Caused
When the impact happens in the car accident, your neck might develop whiplash. It's caused by the neck quickly going in one direction and then another. This can sprain the neck, damaging the tissues and causing pain. Your auto accident injury should be looked at by a chiropractor so that you have a better quality of life for the weeks after your accident.
Visit Our Chiropractor
When you need relief for your whiplash, you can call us at our (706) 305-9324 Grovetown, GA, or (803) 226-0604 Aiken, SC, office to schedule your appointment. Chiropractic treatment can be highly helpful in relieving pain. We at Odom Chiropractic are here to help.
