Whiplash, often associated with car accidents, is a neck injury that occurs when the head is suddenly jerked backward and then forward. Though commonly linked to auto collisions, whiplash can result from various incidents, such as sports injuries or sudden falls. Whiplash can cause pain and affect the overall functionality of your body. You might find that it’s difficult to perform daily tasks without pain and irritation. It’s important to understand how to deal with whiplash and when to seek out help.
Dealing With Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when the forceful back-and-forth movement of the head strains the neck's soft tissues, including muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The sudden acceleration and deceleration cause the neck to move beyond its normal range of motion, leading to injury.
Common symptoms of whiplash include:
- Neck pain
- Neck stiffness
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Shoulder and back pain
- Dizziness
If you recently experienced a traumatic event that could have caused whiplash, it’s important to seek out help from your chiropractor as soon as possible. Your chiropractor can help ease your pain and make functioning easier each day.
Your chiropractor will first assess your pain and determine where the root cause of your pain is. From there, they may use a technique known as spinal manipulation. This helps move the spine into the correct position, which can ease the tension and pain that you might be experiencing.
Your chiropractor can also help explain stretches that you can do to find relief from pain and build the muscles around your neck and back. This can help give your muscles the strength they need to repair themselves and ease your whiplash.
Contact Our Chiropractor Today
Find out how you can start easing your whiplash pain. Contact the chiropractors at Sheldon Road Chiropractic and Massage Therapy in Tampa, FL, and serving Westchase and Town n’ Country, FL, at (813) 884-1457 to learn more about whiplash and how to deal with it.
