Whiplash
Whiplash is the term used when the neck is “whipped” forward and back, typically due to a rear-end collision or some other form of car accident. Whiplash can result in severe stiffness and pain in the neck and upper spine, headaches, tenderness in the shoulders and upper arms, and tingling or numbness in the arms, just to name a few. Depending on the severity of the injury, whiplash can be a serious matter, with symptoms sometimes lasting for years. The good news is that the host of symptoms accompanying whiplash responds remarkably well to chiropractic therapy.
Whiplash is often misdiagnosed
Whiplash is most commonly associated with auto injuries, but it can be caused by any kind of forceful impact, like contact sports, physical assault or other personal injuries. Despite this, whiplash is sadly under-acknowledged in the medical community. Most medical doctors won’t diagnose whiplash if the patient hasn’t been involved in a high-speed car accident, despite the fact that whiplash can happen at speeds as low as five mph. This means that, unfortunately, most people don’t even realize they are injured until long after the accident. By the time many people realize they are in need of help, their problems have escalated to a much worse condition.
Can chiropractic treat Whiplash?
One study noted significant improvement in 93% of the 28 whiplash patients they treated with chiropractic care. Since whiplash is so often misunderstood and underestimated, success in treating it depends on working with a doctor with advanced spinal health knowledge. Chiropractors are trained to detect and treat these kinds of injuries.
Some of the methods used in treating whiplash include:
- Spinal Manipulation
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Cryotherapy
Chiropractic has been proven to be an effective treatment for those suffering from whiplash. If you’ve been injured, it’s crucial to get your spine checked as soon as possible. The sooner whiplash is treated, the less chance it has to develop into longer-term problems.
How We Can treat your Whiplash
Since the severity of each case of whiplash can vary drastically, we spend time assessing the damage before deciding which whiplash-specific treatments are needed. Dr. Dierdorff has been a certified, accredited Chiropractor for over 13 years and has gained extensive experience in treating a wide range of serious injuries, whiplash included.
At Georgia Injury Network in Sandy Springs, we excel at dealing with insurance companies and can guide you through the whole process so that you can focus on your healing. Our Sandy Springs clinic offers patient support that is second to none, and the care we provide is safe, effective, and backed by science.
You can recover from your whiplash injury. Let us give you the professional, effective whiplash treatment you need before it gets any worse.
Call us at (470) 397-1527 to see how we can help you recover from your whiplash injury.
Chiropractic: An effective treatment for whiplash
Whiplash is a painful injury that can be effectively treated by chiropractic care, and Georgia Injury Network in Sandy Springs, GA offers a range of chiropractic services to help alleviate pain and promote healing. Chiropractors use spinal manipulation as a primary method to treat whiplash, which involves gentle adjustments to the spine to realign the vertebrae, relieve pressure on the nerves, and improve circulation.
In addition to spinal manipulation, Georgia Injury Network offers complementary modalities such as massage therapy, physical therapy, ice, heat, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser therapy, traction, and other treatments to help promote healing and relieve pain. The chiropractors may also recommend exercise, ergonomic changes, relaxation techniques, and stress management strategies to help patients manage their symptoms and promote healing.
At Georgia Injury Network, patients can receive personalized care for their whiplash injuries. Dr. Dan takes a comprehensive approach to treating whiplash, addressing both the underlying causes of pain and the symptoms themselves. By combining various treatment modalities, chiropractors can help patients in Sandy Springs recover from whiplash and regain their mobility and quality of life.
