Can Chiropractic Care Help Whiplash?

If neck injuries from auto accidents seem almost like a movie cliche, that is only because they happen so frequently in real life. In fact, you can sustain serious damage to your cervical spine, soft tissue and nerves in a variety of ways, from a fall off the roof to any kind of sudden bodily jolt. The good news is that our car accident chiropractor near Lynnwood, WA can straighten out the resulting misaligments, helping you enjoy natural pain relief and a speedy return to health.

Whiplash takes its name from the way your head whips forward and backward rapidly during an impact. This happens in auto injuries because of the force generated by the massive vehicles -- even at low speeds -- and the weight of the skull. Seat restraints, while a necessity for safety, may even exaggerate the way your head flies away from the rest of your body. This violent motion can cause cervical vertebare to lose their alignment and discs to bulge against nerves. Cervical nerve impingements can cause headaches, vision problems, hand or arm weakness, and of course pain and stiffness in the neck. Muscles and connective tissues may also experience significant strains or tears.

How does Dr. Marshall-Inman, our chiropractor in Seattle, treat this problem? First we evaluate your symptoms and your spine carefully to see exactly what kind of damage or misalignment has occurred. We can then perform adjustments to put things back where they belong, shifting herniated discs away from nerve roots and relieving the symptoms of nerve impingement.

Get Your Pain Relief Right Here

We can help you get over your pain and stiffness without surgery or drugs, so bring your aching neck to Optimal Health Chiropractic and Massage Clinic. We typically combine spinal adjustment with other natural techniques such as massage therapy. Massage loosens tight, painful muscles and helps more blood get to the injured tissues, while also aiding in the expulsion of inflammatory substances. Think of this combination as your "one-two punch" against neck pain!

Did you sustain a whiplash injury in North Seattle recently? Tell us your story!