Chiropractic Treat Pow Clash

The The Washington Traffic Safety Commission estimates that a car accident happens every 5 minutes, with many of these occurring in Seattle. Not all of these accidents result in whiplash, but many do. While car accidents are the most common way that whiplash happens, any sudden blow that forces your head to jerk backward and forward quickly, can result in whiplash.

What is Whiplash?

The sudden and forceful jerking of the head forward and then backward causes the neck muscles to strain. It can cause tearing of tendons and the muscles in the neck, which is a more severe form of whiplash. The result is pain, muscles spasms, the inability to move your neck, headaches, and often difficult to keep your neck straight without discomfort. Moreover,
Chiropractors can treat both pain and inflammation without the use of harsh nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAIDs. These medications do help with inflammation and pain, but they can cause stomach irritation, and long-term use can lead to bleeding ulcers and other stomach ailments.

How Does Chiropractic Treat Whiplash?

For many years chiropractors were best known for handling whiplash cases. Receiving whiplash chiropractic care is gentle, effective, and drug-free.

The first step in treating whiplash is to stabilize the neck muscles by using a cervical color. It helps the muscles relax because you're not trying to keep your neck straight. It also helps to lessen further damage.

Your chiropractor will do a thorough exam, make notes of exactly what happened, where the pain is, and when the accident occurred. Next, he or she will order x-rays and possibly a CT Scan if it is deemed
Some cases are mild and others may be more severe, so the correct treatment is vital to your recovery. The main goal initially is to reduce your pain and discomfort.

If your spine is out of alignment in your neck due to the whiplash, gentle chiropractic manipulation is key to recovering. This also helps prevent further inflammation because it allows the blood to flow freer in the neck. Other treatment options your chiropractor may implement is trigger point therapy to loosen tight neck muscles, which in turn decrease spasms.

Home care normally includes alternating with ice and heat to keep the swelling and pain at bay. Gentle stretching exercises may be recommended to keep the muscles loose to prevent tightening that can lead to headaches. Wearing a soft neck brace is also helpful as is allows the tendons and muscles in your neck to heal, and restricts your head and neck from sudden movement.

Timeline for Care