If you have whiplash, the injury can cause intense neck pain and reduce your range of motion. Along with that, the pain can become chronic when left untreated. At Lake Worth Chiropractic & Wellness Lake Worth Beach, FL, we provide various treatments to alleviate your discomfort and help you heal fully. Continue reading to learn more about whiplash!
Understanding Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when your head and neck are forcefully moved forward and backward. While the injury often happens during an auto accident, it can also occur due contact sports, fall, or roller coaster rides. Additionally, you may often experience neck pain immediately, but other symptoms can appear hours or days later.
Treatment for Whiplash
Certain at-home remedies like hot or cold therapy and rest can provide temporary relief for whiplash, however, it is important to be evaluated by our chiropractor. We will perform a thorough assessment to learn more about your condition and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Your care plan may include chiropractic adjustments. These adjustments help correct any misalignments that might be contributing to pain. We may also recommend massage therapy, which helps reduce inflammation, eases muscle tension, and speeds up the healing process.
Our chiropractor can teach you therapeutic exercises as well that are designed to make the neck muscles stronger. You can incorporate these exercises into your daily routine to help improve your range of motion and speed up the recovery process.
When not treated promptly and professionally, whiplash can lead to pain and symptoms that last weeks or months. Even if your accident injury seems minor, we recommend scheduling a consultation with us at Lake Worth Chiropractic & Wellness.
Contact Us for an Appointment Today
If you’re experiencing discomfort due to whiplash, our team at Lake Worth Chiropractic & Wellness Lake Worth Beach, FL, can help. To learn more about our treatments or to schedule an appointment, call us at (561) 547-2210 today. You can also browse our website to find out about our services or visit us in person. We look forward to improving your health and well-being!