What is Whiplash?

What is Whiplash?

Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience. Whiplash is a common injury sustained by passengers from a car accident. Neck pain occurs from the rapid movement of having your head and neck moving in one direction and then suddenly in another direction. The trauma of this movement causes immediate or sometimes delayed pain and limited movement in the neck region. At Diamond State Chiropractic in Newark, DE, our chiropractors can provide pain relief for whiplash without having to rely on pain medication or surgery.

The Effects of Whiplash

As we’ve mentioned, whiplash is caused by the rapid movement of the head and neck in different directions. The muscles in your neck are strained and the sudden motion causes stretching and tears within the ligaments and tendons in the neck. The degree and severity of the whiplash can vary from a minor inconvenience to very painful and may even result in temporary immobilization of the head, shoulder, and neck region.

Typically, if the pain is minor, treatment would involve an over-the-counter pain relief medicine and an ice compact. However, if the pain persists and worsens to the point that it's difficult for you to move freely, then it might be time to seek treatment from a chiropractor.

How a Chiropractor Diagnoses Whiplash

In your initial meeting with a chiropractor, we will evaluate the condition of your spine. We will identify the problem area by feeling for tenderness and tightness. After your examination, our chiropractor will develop a treatment plan designed to address and reduce your neck pain. First, we will perform chiropractic adjustments on the spinal region, then use a combination of ultrasound and ice therapy that will reduce the pain and restore movement in the neck region.

Whiplash Treatment in Newark, DE

If you have recently been involved in an auto accident and you live in or around Newark, DE, contact our chiropractors at Diamond State Chiropractic today! We will address any spinal misalignment issues and provide quick and effective neck pain relief for your whiplash treatment. Schedule an appointment with us today by calling us at 302-828-0051.