Whiplash

Whiplash Treatment with our Miramar Chiropractor

If you were recently in a car crash or a physical accident and you can no longer turn your head without pain, you might have whiplash. Besides the pain, you may have stiffness and immobility as well. If you’re in Miramar, it’s recommended you see a chiropractor for treatment for your whiplash. Otherwise, you risk developing chronic pain.

Man suffering from whiplash


Identifying the Causes of Whiplash Pain

Whiplash is any unexpected, violent movement of the head, neck, or shoulders from an impact. Car accidents are the most common cause of whiplash, but they’re far from the only cause. Heavy-impact sports like football can also lead to whiplash.

Diagnosing Whiplash

When you visit with your Miramar chiropractor, they will start by asking you some questions. One of these may relate to the types of symptoms you’re experiencing. If you have whiplash, you may be more likely to have headaches, tenderness in the affected area, stiffness, immobility, and pain.

After discussing symptoms, the chiropractor may run tests like computed tomography or CT scans, x-rays, and an examination to determine the extent and severity of your whiplash injury.

Chiropractic Treatment for Whiplash

There are plenty of treatment options for whiplash. You might be recommended massage therapy or ultrasound treatments from a chiropractor for mild cases of whiplash. You may also wear a neck collar or brace for a few weeks or months per doctor’s orders. Over-the-counter and prescription medication like naproxen, ibuprofen, and NSAIDs can also alleviate mild pain.  

For more serious cases, it’s best if you see a chiropractor in the Miramar area. They can administer treatments like manipulations, adjustments, and spinal decompressions. These techniques are meant to treat spinal and neck pain at its source. Using their hands or a specialized table, your chiropractor will trigger the muscles, joints, and tissue in the neck, head, and shoulders.

Within a few sessions, you should have improved mobility and less pain. Once your whiplash is treated, your chiropractor may suggest switching to ergonomic seating at home and in the office. You can also do a few exercises in the comfort of home to better the flexibility and strength of neck and back muscles to maybe avoid future instances of whiplash.

About Walker Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Miramar

If you’re looking for chiropractors in the Miramar area, we recommend Walker Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Besides whiplash, the chiropractors here also specialize in caring for chronic pain, back pain, and other auto accident injuries. Our services include personal injury care, chiropractic techniques, Kinesio taping, postural and spinal screenings, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, lifestyle advice, corrective exercises, and more.

To set up your appointment today, call (954) 639-7257 or come by Walker Chiropractic and Wellness Center on 8844 Miramar Parkway.

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Walker Chiropractic and Wellness Center

Monday  

9:30 am - 1:00 pm

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday  

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday  

9:30 am - 1:00 pm

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thursday  

9:30 am - 1:00 pm

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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9:30 am - 1:00 pm

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