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Do You Need Whiplash Treatment for Your Car Accident Injury?

Written By Back to Health Chiropractic and Massage on August 21, 2020

rsz whiplashresizedWhiplash is a common car accident injury, impacting some one million Americans every year. It occurs when the head is thrust forward and then suddenly jerked back, rapidly compressing the vertebrae. It's often seen in cases where a person has been rear-ended, although it can also be the result of a fall or a high-impact sports accident. Unfortunately, most individuals who are involved in these types of accidents don't realize they need to seek out whiplash treatment because they do not recognize the symptoms. 

How to Tell if Your Car Accident Injury Requires Whiplash Treatment

In some cases, whiplash symptoms may appear immediately after the incident, while in others, they may not present for hours or even days. Common signs of whiplash include: 

  • Tightness in the neck, accompanied by a "knotted" feeling of the neck muscles.
  • Headaches, often originating at the base of the skull and radiating towards the forehead.
  • A decrease in your range of motion in either your head and/or neck. You may have trouble turning your head to look over your shoulder, for instance. 

If you need whiplash treatment, massage therapy is one option worth investigating.

The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Whiplash

Whiplash is treatable. In the first two to three days after your accident, apply ice to keep swelling down. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs will help alleviate your discomfort and reduce swelling of the injured soft tissues. A doctor may further recommend a brace or collar to support the neck while it's healing.  

Massage therapy also speeds healing by relaxing the neck muscles and decreasing inflammation, while chiropractic care helps to ensure spinal alignment. Research shows that active mobilization, for instance, through massage, helps to reduce pain intensity in patients experiencing whiplash-associated symptoms. 

Whiplash Treatment at Back to Health Chiropractic and Massage

With a car accident injury like whiplash, prompt treatment is imperative. Back to Health Chiropractic and Massage provides chiropractic care and massage therapy to relieve your pain and support a speedy recovery. Our experienced team is standing by to help you.

The sooner you seek treatment for your whiplash, the sooner you can return to life as usual. Call our office at (360)253-4285 to request a consultation.


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