Whiplash injuries happen when your neck suddenly jerks backward, forward, or sideways. These injuries are common and we often treat them here at Isis Chiropractic Centres.
What is Whiplash?
Whiplash is not a specific diagnosis. Instead, it describes the way an injury happens. It usually causes sprains and muscle strains in your neck. Sometimes, it can lead to more serious problems. Whiplash often occurs after car accidents, sports injuries, or workplace accidents. Because of this, it’s important to have a thorough exam to find out exactly what’s wrong.
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Whiplash usually happens during a car crash. The impact makes your head snap back and forth beyond its normal range. This sudden movement can:
Stretch or tear muscles and ligaments in your neck
Cause discs between your vertebrae to bulge, tear, or rupture
Push vertebrae out of place, limiting movement
Stretch or irritate spinal nerves
A tricky part about whiplash is that symptoms may take years to show up. Many people don’t get treatment early enough, which can lead to long-term issues. Even after settling insurance claims, almost half of whiplash victims still feel symptoms two years later.
In the past, doctors found it hard to detect whiplash because soft tissue injuries don’t show up on regular x-rays. Today, MRI scans help reveal these injuries more clearly.
If you’ve had whiplash but no broken bones or head impact, you might notice:
Other symptoms can include:
Blurred vision
Difficulty swallowing
Nausea
Numbness or tingling
Irritability
Jaw or facial pain
Fatigue
Ringing in the ears
Pain in limbs
If you notice any of these, book a chiropractic check-up to be safe.
If your car’s headrest sits too low or is more than two inches from your head, it can make whiplash injuries worse.
Reclining your seat too far or having poor posture when driving increases injury risk.
Age matters — as you get older, your ligaments get stiffer, muscles weaken, and your range of motion decreases.
Women and children tend to suffer worse injuries because of their size and how seat belts fit them.
Existing health problems like arthritis can make whiplash worse.
Symptoms sometimes don’t appear until days or even years later. Untreated whiplash may cause long-term problems like early arthritis and disc wear.
Chiropractors use gentle, specific adjustments to restore movement in your spine. We also use Low Level Laser Therapy to reduce inflammation and ease pain. After treatment, we guide you through exercises to speed your recovery.
Studies show that manual therapy combined with exercise works best to regain function after whiplash. Starting treatment early gives you the best chance to heal.
Don’t just wait it out or rely only on painkillers if your neck hurts. Early chiropractic care can make a big difference.
If you have questions or want to book an appointment, please contact us. We’re here to help!
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