Symptoms of Whiplash You Should Never Ignore

If you have ever been in a car accident, then you know how painful whiplash can be.


Whiplash is an injury which arises when the head moves forward and backward very rapidly. This injury usually occurs in car accidents. Whiplash can be very detrimental to your health. This is because it can cause damage to your spine. It can also sever your nerves and lacerate the muscle tissue in your neck. Due to this, it is highly necessary to get professional assistance after suffering whiplash.


How you get whiplash in a sudden accident


Whiplash is a very common type of injury that occurs in car accidents. The sudden acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle causes extreme force on the neck and spine of the victim which can result in severe injuries like neck pain, headaches, stiffness and difficulty moving around freely without feeling any pain or discomfort.


If you have suffered from a car accident or other injury that has caused you to suffer whiplash, then it is essential to get some chiropractic care. After you suffer whiplash, the vertebrae or disks in your spine can get injured. You can also tear the ligaments, nerves, muscles or soft tissues of your neck. The symptoms of whiplash usually take some time to emerge. This can be from 6 to 12 hours. They often manifest as bruising or inflammation of your neck muscles. This is followed by pain or stiffness in your neck. These symptoms can get even worse over time. Once the symptoms of whiplash emerge, it is necessary to get some chiropractic care. Chiropractic care helps with treating and preventing further damage to your spine and neck after an accident like this occurs. Chiropractors are able to perform spinal adjustments that will help relieve any discomfort in your neck and back caused by whiplash injuries caused by car accidents or other accidents.


How to treat whiplash after a sudden accident


Here, at Rainey Chiropractic, we have specialized knowledge and skill in treating whiplash and other personal injuries. We treat each patient according to their specific and unique case. And we provide personal treatment plans. It is important to see a chiropractor with experience dealing with injuries after you've been in a car accident or involved in an injury. As a result, we can help you make a full recovery.


Common symptoms of whiplash include:


  • pain, stiffness or numbness in the neck


  • pain when turning the head to one side or rotating it from side to side


  • headaches that get worse when you move your neck


  • ringing in the ear


  • dizziness or blurry vision


Whether you are suffering from a permanent injury, an acute injury, or you require surgery, we are here to guide you through your entire healthcare experience. We will be the quarterback that coordinates your care. Rainey Chiropractic & Car Injury Clinic promises great outcomes for their patients—in recovery and compensation. 


If you've been injured in an accident, give us a call directly or have your attorney call us at (727) 537-9447 or visit us at raineychiropractic.com.

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