Whiplash in Elizabethtown
Whiplash is a neck injury due to a forceful, rapid back and forth movement of the neck. It typically occurs during a rear-end auto accident, but some people experience whiplash resulting from a sports-related accident.
The Importance of Seeking Care Right Away
Even if you’re involved in a minor fender bender, you can still sustain a whiplash injury. It may take a day or two, or sometimes months, for symptoms to show up. Now what? We encourage you to come to our practice for an examination.
Gentle chiropractic adjustments can help restore proper motion and position of spinal bones, and promote healing from the whiplash injury. Time is of the essence, as the longer you wait, the more unseen damage there might be, increasing the length of time it may take to fully recover.
What to Expect
In a whiplash injury, the alignment of your neck is altered due to the snapping motion caused by the impact. The neck curve is reduced, causing chronic pain, headaches, and potentially arthritis. When the surrounding muscles heal from the trauma of the accident, they will heal with your neck in this improper alignment. Dr. Eriksen helps relieve these and other symptoms without prescription medications. We restore proper function and biomechanics, so you heal as normal as possible. These therapies help speed up recovery and prevent degenerative arthritis in the future. We’ll do a thorough examination and, if we discover any fractures, we’ll refer you to an appropriate specialist. We typically take X-rays on-site, and if necessary, we’ll refer you out for MRIs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you have experienced whiplash, it’s important to get prompt care. Contact us right away.
