Whiplash Treatment

Whiplash Treatment

Whiplash is a painful injury to the neck. It occurs when your neck is pushed forcefully backward and forward, the way that a whip cracks. This condition often occurs during rear-end car accidents, sporting accidents, or a physical assault. The pain caused by whiplash can be severe, and the professionals at Ringer Chiropractic in Tracy, CA can help by treating it with chiropractic care.

Symptoms of Whiplash

In some cases, the symptoms of whiplash occur immediately, and in others, it can take days to months for it to show. Symptoms include:

• Pain and stiffness in the neck
• Loss of range of motion in the neck
• Headaches that occur at the base of the skull
• Tenderness in the neck, upper back, shoulders, and arms
• Fatigue
• Numbness that radiates down the arms

How Can a Chiropractor Treat Whiplash?

There are a few ways that our chiropractors can treat your condition. In most cases, they will use a combination of several chiropractic care methods, which may include:

• Chiropractic Adjustment: During your accident, there is a good chance that your cervical spine became misaligned, which can be causing your pain. An adjustment can realign your spine, helping to relieve the pain.
• Therapeutic Massage:  Whiplash can cause the muscles in your neck to tighten up. Massage relaxes the muscles in the neck, relieving stiffness and pain.
• Physical Therapy: Stretching exercises can restore your range of motion and strengthen muscles. Physical therapy can also help prevent the injury from reoccurring.

If you are suffering from whiplash, Ringer Chiropractic can help. Our chiropractors in Tracy, CA can create a treatment plan to help relieve your pain and improve your range of motion. After your first visit, you should start feeling some relief. To schedule an appointment, give us a call today at (209) 835-2225!