Relief From Whiplash Pain And Stiffness

Whiplash is an injury to the neck that is caused by a sudden force or jolt that whips your head in one direction and then the other. Auto accidents are the most common cause of Whiplash Injury though there are many other types of incidents that can result in whiplash. At Nokomis Chiropractic and Wellness& and Wellness in Minneapolis, MN, we provide therapies that treat a variety of Whiplash Injury Symptoms including neck pain and stiffness. Our experienced chiropractors do an evaluation to determine the best treatment options for your individual injury.

Signs And Symptoms Of Whiplash Injury

A Whiplash Injury damages the soft tissues that support the head, including Muscles, Tendons and Ligaments. There can be a wide array of signs and symptoms related to whiplash injuries. Below is a partial list of Whiplash Symptoms.

• Pain in the front or back of the neck
• Muscle stiffness and soreness upon turning the head
• Headache at the base of the skull
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vertigo
• Fatigue
• Jaw Pain
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Irritability
• Ringing in the Ears
• Swallowing Difficulties

It is important to note that symptoms of a Whiplash Injury may not develop until hours after the injury occurs. It’s common to feel completely fine just after it happens then wake up a day or 2 later in severe pain. Many times the compound effects show up months later. Symptoms can sometimes resolve themselves but could continue on and become a chronic condition. Proper diagnosis and therapy are key to resolving whiplash pain and symptoms in a timely way. ALWAYS get checked out by a spine specialists as soon as possible to ensure the best and fastest results.

Whiplash Treatments

Since each Whiplash Injury is different a Licensed Chiropractor (a specialist in diagnosis and treatment of spinal conditions) should do a complete evaluation to determine the extent of the injuries. The Licensed Chiropractors at Nokomis Chiropractic and Wellness& and Wellness utilize their many years of diagnostic experience and newer technologies to do a proper diagnosis.

Neck Pain and other Whiplash Injury Symptoms respond positively with Chiropractic Adjustments and Therapeutic Massage to correct alignment in the neck and upper spine. After restoring proper alignment to bones in the neck, the soft tissues are more able to heal properly. Surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments may heal more rapidly and completely after spinal alignment has been corrected.

Non-Surgical Whiplash Treatments

Non-surgical Whiplash Treatment options may include the following:

• Chiropractic Adjustments
• Massage Therapy
• Stretches and Exercises
• Ergonomic Changes
• Laser Therapy
• Heat and/or Ice application
• Electric Muscle Stimulation

Chiropractic Care For Whiplash Injuries

Contact Nokomis Chiropractic and Wellness for Chiropractic Care for Whiplash Injuries. Our expertise with Non-Surgical treatments for neck pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion and other whiplash symptoms has provided relief for our patients for almost 25 years. If you have experienced a Whiplash Injury we urge you to contact Nokomis Chiropractic and Wellness& and Wellness for an evaluation and individualized treatment plan to avoid chronic whiplash problems.

In the Minneapolis, MN area, call for an Appointment at 612-822-0149