Whiplash Treatment
Whiplash Treatment Albany, OR
Whiplash can occur from any trauma that causes a rapid, back-and-forth movement of the head. A chiropractor can offer several methods of whiplash treatment. Whiplash treatment can help you return to a healthy, functioning life.
Whiplash treatment is available at Better Pain Solutions in Albany and the surrounding area. There is no reason for you to suffer. Call us today at (541) 249-7317 to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.
Whiplash Treatment Q&A
According to the Mayo Clinic, whiplash is a neck injury caused by a "forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck." Whiplash may be considered a type of neck sprain or strain. Though most people with whiplash get better within a few weeks after following a treatment plan, including pain medication and exercise, others have chronic neck pain and long-lasting complications.
As mentioned above, whiplash generally occurs as a result of a quick and forceful movement of the head. This motion may also injure bones in the disks between the bones, ligaments, muscles, nerves, spine, and other tissues of the neck. While it is frequently caused by rear-end collisions, it may also be caused by sports accidents and other types of traumas.
The most common signs of whiplash include the following:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headaches that usually start at the base of the skull
- Loss of range of motion in the neck
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Tenderness or pain in the shoulder, upper back, or arms
- Worsening of pain with neck movement
These symptoms typically develop within days of the injury. However, some people also develop:
- Blurred vision
- Depression
- Difficulty concentrating
- Irritability
- Memory problems
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Sleep disturbances
You are still advised to see a chiropractor after going to the emergency room. Medication can temporarily alleviate your pain, but it is not a long-term solution. A chiropractor can diagnose and treat various musculoskeletal injuries, such as whiplash.
Even automobile collisions at speeds as slow as five mph can seriously damage the cervical spine. As mentioned before, any trauma that causes a rapid, back-and-forth movement of the head can cause a whiplash injury. Whiplash can even result from minor fender benders.