Whiplash is damage to the neck caused when the head and torso move in different directions, often in a forceful and/or rapid manner.  Whiplash can be a result of a car accident, roller coaster, sports accident, slip and fall, or any injury that causes a sudden jolt to the neck.  While symptoms of whiplash often appear within 24 hours of injury, it can sometimes take several days to manifest.  This is why it is so important to seek chiropractic treatment from a qualified pain relief center as soon as an injury occurs.  Our next series of articles will cover some common symptoms of whiplash. 

Neck Pain

Neck pain is the most common symptom of whiplash.  A qualified chiropractor can conduct an examination to determine if there are any injuries to your neck muscles, discs, bones, or ligaments. 

Jaw Pain

Jaw pain (a.k.a. TMJ) actually originates in the neck.  Since whiplash is an injury to the neck, jaw pain can be an indicator of whiplash.

Dizziness

Neck injuries such as whiplash can cause inflammation to nerves in the spine that affect balance, thus causing dizziness.

Our next article will outline more symptoms of whiplash.

If you have had a recent injury and/or are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it is important to get evaluated by a chiropractic back pain doctor right away.  Riverbend Chiropractic is spearheaded by esteemed chiropractor and Master of Occupational Therapy, Dr. Adam Roussel, DC, DOT, CCEP, NASM-CES.  Dr. Roussel and his team of pain relief center specialists treat whiplash and other issues using a whole body approach.  Dr. Roussel is more than just a back pain doctor, he is a qualified healer and brain injury traumatology physician dedicated to finding the cause of your pain and getting you on the road to recovery. Some of the therapies he uses include chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, cupping, dry needling, cold laser therapy and more.  As a chiropractor, he also addresses spinal disc compression problems.  Give us a call and start feeling better today!