Following a car accident, many individuals experience soreness, stiffness and neck pain. You may have difficulty turning your head from side to side or looking up and down. Chronic headaches, migraines and difficulty concentrating are also common. If you have any of these symptoms, you may be suffering from a whiplash injury in Tacoma.

3 Whiplash Questions Answered

Whiplash is a serious car accident injury that causes a misalignment of the cervical spine. Without proper care, you may suffer long-term health problems including chronic neck pain and headaches. Chiropractic care can make a big difference for your overall health, naturally managing pain while helping your body heal.
If you are new to chiropractic care, you may be wondering how our Tacoma chiropractor can help. Below, Dr. George Keogh and Dr. Darin Schultz answer three of most frequently asked questions:

What is a whiplash injury?

The force of a rear-impact car accident can whip the neck was whipped backwards and forwards, causing a cervical misalignment. If a disc in your spine slips out of position, it may compress nearby nerves. As long as this compression persists, you will experience pain. Additionally, you may also suffer from muscle soreness and stiffness in the neck and shoulders.

How can chiropractic care manage pain?

While some doctors may prescribe medication, the effectiveness of drugs is limited. Once medication wears off, pain returns. Chiropractic adjustments are effective because they address the underlying cause for your pain rather than simply covering it up. Our hands-on adjustments will restore proper alignment to the cervical spine. Restoring alignment to the spine relieves pressure on the nerves and supports whole body health.

My neck is sore and stiff is it safe to move?

Yes! Limited movement after injury is safe. In fact, movement is essential to helping the soft tissues heal. Immobilizing the neck in a cervical collar for extended periods restricts blood flow, which slows the healing process. Corrective exercises are a safe way to bring movement back to the body.

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