Whiplash Treatment from Your Chiropractor in Fridley, MN

Although two-thirds of those involved in an auto accident develop signs of whiplash, many of them fail to seek prompt diagnosis and treatment because symptoms do not appear right away. 

 Our chiropractor in Fridley notes that while most people associate whiplash with vehicular accidents, any sudden force can whip the head back and forth and cause it.  Immediate assessment and treatment at our SpineCare Fridley, P.C. practice helps resolve unrecognized injuries and those that might worsen over time.

Understanding Whiplash

Whiplash is also known as neck strain.  Any event that causes a violent jerking of the head backward or forward might cause this condition. 

The force of an auto accident can cause herniated cervical discs, rupturing of soft tissue, and/or misalignment of spinal vertebrae.  Prompt treatment is necessary to detect possible injuries since pain might not appear until days after the event. 

The most common whiplash symptoms our Fridley chiro patients exhibit include:

• Hard or knotted muscles
• Neck pain accompanied by reduced range of motion
• Pain when the head rocks forward to backward or side to side
• Headaches originating at the base of the skull and traveling toward the forehead
• Tenderness in tissue when touched
• Pain or stiffness when looking over a shoulder

Importance of Immediate Chiropractic Care in Fridley

Our Fridley chiropractor stresses that patients should seek an immediate evaluation to diagnose potential injuries such as concussions.  Symptoms such as headaches that worsen or persist, difficulty talking, and physical weakness require an emergency assessment.  Once a patient has a whiplash diagnosis, our chiropractic care in Fridley utilizes only natural, noninvasive therapies that avoid surgery or medication: 

• Chiropractic adjustments to correct joint misalignment
• Muscle stretching to resolve tightness
• Physical exercises that correct instability of neck muscles and disc derangement
• Advice on helpful ergonomic and lifestyle adjustments

After a comprehensive physical exam identifies a whiplash occurrence, our doctor creates a customized treatment plan for each patient.  A typical plan includes a combination of treatments.

Schedule a Consultation with Our Chiropractor in Fridley

If you experience an auto accident or other forceful event, it is important to get a prompt evaluation from our chiropractor, Dr. Ross Bertilson.  Our SpineCare Fridley, P.C. practice takes a whole-person approach to wellness in which we look for the underlying cause of a patient’s discomfort rather than merely treat his or her symptoms. 

We provide chiropractic care in Fridley with leading-edge technology in a state-of-the-art facility and offer a full range of services, from treating injuries to promoting greater overall wellness.  Call us today at 763-780-4300 to schedule a consultation with our chiropractor in Fridley and find out how chiropractic can change your life.