WHIPLASH INJURIES
Clearwater residents, being in an auto accident, you may be experiencing symptoms of whiplash injuries that can include neck pain, back pain, and headache. Early treatment gives you an advantage to speedy healing.
Whiplash is a common injury when in a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, the symptoms of neck pain and stiffness may not be felt for weeks and even months after the injury. Turning your head to look over your shoulder becomes increasingly difficult as your muscles start stiffening up.
Whiplash injuries occur when the head is thrown forward then backward (hyper flexion and extension). This can result in numerous types of injuries. This strain is what we refer to as “soft tissue damage” because your tendons and muscles are soft in comparison to your bones.
Soft tissue damage and/or changes include sprain and strain of the muscles in the neck and shoulders which are a result of tears in the muscle filaments. Postural ligaments (front and back of the neck) are also injuries you might expect. Other common injuries that might not be felt immediately are disc injuries. Discs are the cushions between your vertebras.
These injuries can be tears in the fibers of the disc, bulges, and even herniasions. We can properly diagnose these injuries through examination, x-ray, and MRI; and properly treat them before they worsen.
First Choice Chiropractic in Clearwater, FL offers advanced treatments for whiplash injuries to assist healing your neck pain, back pain, headache, and fatigue allowing for a more speedy recovery.
If you have any questions about our services, please contact us today at (727) 535-7799.