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Whiplash

Whiplash occurs when the soft tissue of the spine is stretched and strained after the body is thrown in a sudden, forceful jerk. Since your neck is the most flexible part of the spine, it is more vulnerable to injury.

Symptoms:

• Neck pain and stiffness
• Headaches
• Reduced mobility
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Pins and needles, numbness or muscle spasms in the hands, arms, or shoulders

Naturopathic Medicine:

While chiropractic more directly addresses the underlying cause of whiplash, naturopathic treatment can help alleviate the resulting symptoms.  Acupuncture and minerals to improve muscle relaxation can help ease whiplash pain.

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic is an important part of the recovery process following a whiplash injury. After ruling out injury to the bones of the spine, chiropractic treatment focuses on decreasing pain and swelling and increasing the amount and the case of the range of motion of the neck and back. Typically starting with gentle mobilizations and/or adjustments, traction, and other methods to relax and reduce pain in the affected area, care quickly progresses to include easy exercise to help clients return to their everyday activities as soon as possible!

Registered Massage Therapy:

In the acute stage, massage is very effective in reducing swelling and pain associated with whiplash. During this stage, massage is generally very light and focuses on pain reduction and maintaining the client’s range of movement. As the healing process begins, massage therapy becomes more progressive, addressing tight muscles, trigger points and helping the client’s range of movement return to normal. Massage therapy is a great way to help along the healing process and help people return to normal health.