Whiplash Treatment: Key Considerations after a Car Accident
Car accidents are all too common with millions of Americans getting into one in any given year. Unfortunately, auto accidents can result in chronic pain, mobility challenges, and various other issues. If you or a loved one have been in a wreck, and you need help with a car accident injury, get in touch with a chiropractor at Riverbend Family Chiropractic, which serves Destrehan, LA, and other areas nearby. We can provide treatment for whiplash and other problems. Neck pain, headaches, stiffness, and various other issues are common after an auto accident, but we can help.
The Basics of Whiplash Explained
You may have seen a car accident filmed during a movie or perhaps you've watched crash test dummies. You might also have been in a wreck yourself. If you draw these situations up in the mind’s eye, you may notice that while a seat belt can and will stop your whole body from moving forward during an accident, the head and neck may whip forward and back again. The motion looks rather like a whip snapping, and it can result in whiplash.
Whiplash occurs as a result of the muscles in your neck, back, shoulders being put under extensive strain. The same is true for the spine, which may end up knocked out of alignment after a collision. Since your spine acts as a foundation for much of your body, this can cause widespread pain and may also limit your mobility. Sadly, whiplash is a very common car accident injury and your body may struggle to heal on its own. You may feel neck pain for months and more to come.
The good news is that you can work with a chiropractor to realign your spine, ease muscle tension, and address various other issues, including headaches and migraines.
Auto Accidents and Headaches
Many people find that they suffer from chronic headaches and migraines after a car accident. Sadly, rest and respite might not be enough to properly heal. Headaches and migraines can be caused by many things. One common issue, especially after a collision, is muscle strain in the neck and cranium. Essentially, the muscles in your neck may tighten up, perhaps owing to a misaligned spine, which can cause muscles in your skull to tense up. This can produce tension headaches.
Our chiropractor may be able to use chiropractic adjustment, soft tissue massage, and various other treatments to relieve your tension headaches. These treatments can also help your body fully heal, which could lead to pain relief not just today, but every day going forward.
