Recognizing Symptoms of Whiplash and How Chiropractic Can Help
Whiplash is a neck injury that can occur when the head or neck is pushed forcefully backward and forward or up and down. Whiplash often occurs in car accidents, but can also happen during an amusement park ride, while playing sports, during a fall, or as a result of a physical fight or abuse. At Premier Chiropractic and Performance, our chiropractor Dr. Nicholas Schumacher can screen you for auto injuries like whiplash and provide comprehensive rehabilitative treatment for whiplash and neck pain in Jacksonville, FL.
Signs You Need Chiropractic Whiplash Treatment
The most common symptoms of whiplash are neck pain and stiffness. Whiplash symptoms may develop right after an accident or in the days or weeks that follow. Other whiplash symptoms include:
- Loss of range of motion in the neck
- Upper back and shoulder tenderness
- Sharp burning or itching pain that radiates from the neck down one arm
- Muscle weakness in the arm or hand
- A numb, tingling feeling like pins and needles in the neck, arm, or hand
- Headaches or migraines
- Neck or shoulder tension
- Anxiety or irritability
Benefits of Chiropractic Whiplash Treatment
Dr. Schumacher offers all-natural, drug-free treatment for neck pain, whiplash, and sports and auto injuries. The benefits of chiropractic whiplash treatment are:
- Accelerated healing
- Unlock the body’s natural ability to heal itself
- Reduced reliance on pain medication
- Avoid the need for surgery or invasive procedures
- Improve stiffness and loss of range of motion
- Prevent whiplash complications
- Return to your regular routine faster
Complications and Risks of Avoiding Whiplash Treatment
Without whiplash treatment, your symptoms can worsen, and you may experience severe or chronic complications. A whiplash injury can cause a condition called cervical vertigo or cervicogenic dizziness. Whiplash injuries also often occur in conjunction with a head injury or concussion. You may experience complications like:
- Chronic neck pain and stiffness
- Permanent loss of range of motion in your neck
- Recurring or worsening headaches or migraines
- Stress and anxiety
- Nerve pain, or a sharp, burning or itching pain that radiates from the neck down one arm
- Neck numbness or a tingling, pins and needles feeling
- Muscle weakness in the arm or hand
- Vision problems
- Dizziness or vertigo
Visit Us for Auto Injury Treatment in Jacksonville, FL
After being in an auto accident, you may have hidden injuries that aren’t yet showing symptoms. Your adrenaline could even be masking your symptoms, causing delayed onset. Without treatment, you may develop complications or chronic pain. Visit us at Premier Chiropractic and Performance for comprehensive auto injury treatment in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Schumacher and his team will quickly address your pain, diagnose underlying injuries like whiplash, and design a personalized auto injury rehabilitation program. Call us today to schedule an appointment, or request an appointment online.
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