Whiplash Injury Treatment from Charleston Chiropractic and Therapy, LLC

Have you been involved in a car accident? Do you have neck pain that interferes with your daily routine and even simple tasks? If so, you may have a whiplash injury. This painful neck strain or sprain is a common occurrence during an auto accident that many people experience.

Whiplash can painful and sometimes it can even be quite debilitating. It is important to seek immediate chiropractic care as well as proper whiplash injury treatment from our chiropractor and team at Charleston Chiropractic and Therapy, LLC.

What Causes Whiplash? What Are the Symptoms?

When the head is violently jarred, such as during an auto accident, the tissues in the neck can be strained or even damaged. This is referred to as "whiplash." A whiplash injury can cause neck pain as well as damage to the cervical spine, so it is a serious issue that needs attention. Here are some of the typical symptoms that occur during a whiplash injury.

• Headaches – In addition to whiplash, headaches can indicate a serious issue such as a concussion, blood clot, or other serious head injury.
• Neck or Shoulder Pain/Stiffness – A painful or stiff neck and/or shoulder is a common complaint with whiplash injuries due to the strain put on the muscles and ligaments.
• Numbness - Loss of feeling in the arms and hands is a symptom of whiplash. The numbness is a result of damage to the neck or spinal column.

Most whiplash injuries require specialized imaging like MRI’s or CAT scans due to the fact that the damage is done to the muscles, ligaments, and discs. Injury to these soft tissues can cause pain and other whiplash symptoms.

It is important to note that some whiplash symptoms are not immediately noticeable and can even be delayed for a day or more after the accident has occurred. It is important to see your chiropractor as soon as possible to access any potential injuries and begin whiplash treatment.

How Our Chiropractor in Charleston, SC, Can Help 

Our chiropractor is experienced in treating whiplash, and will create a customized whiplash treatment plan for you so you can feel better fast. Using a combination of advanced chiropractic techniques like spinal adjustments, physical therapy, alignments, and massage, our team at Charleston Chiropractic and Therapy, LLC can help relieve your pain by addressing injured muscles, nerves, and joints, as well as properly align the neck and body.

Contact Our Charleston, SC, Chiropractor Today to Discuss Your Whiplash Injury

Our chiropractor and experienced team at Charleston Chiropractic and Therapy, LLC is conveniently located to serve you. Contact our Charleston, SC, office at (843) 722-7074 today to schedule a consultation to discuss the details of your car accident and your possible whiplash injury.