Whiplash Chiropractor Athens, GA
Injured in an Auto Accident?
Looking for a Whiplash Injury Chiropractor in Athens?
There are over 342,534 car accidents each year in the state of Georgia. Some of these accidents are minor and others more severe, yet a high percentage of these accidents lead to whiplash and neck injuries that our chiropractors in Athens can help treat.
Many whiplash injuries from vehicle accidents occur at speeds as low as five to 10 mph. The severity of the damage often depends on whether you are properly restrained.
Neck pain ordinarily occurs when your car is rear-ended during an Auto Accident because of the violent changes within the structures of the neck.
The sudden backward jerk (extension) and forward movement (flexion) cause the joints of the neck to be injured. It can also cause the ligaments and muscles of the neck and upper back to be overstretched and go into spasm.
The neck is extremely vulnerable to this type of trauma because of its ability to move in multiple directions. If you have ever been in a rear-end car collision, you may need a professional to examine the damage's severity.
Our Athens Chiropractic Clinic is designed specifically for people involved in Car Accidents who currently experience whiplash and neck pain symptoms.
The Most Common Whiplash Symptoms
Symptoms of Whiplash can vary widely based on the person involved in the crash, but common ones we see at our Athens Chiropractic Clinic are:
Tightness and Spasm in the Neck and Upper Back
Localized pain in the Neck itself
Upper Back Pain
Burning and Tingling Sensations in the Neck and going down the arms into the fingers
Dizziness, Headaches, and Migraines
Shoulder Pain
TMJ and Jaw Pain
How to Evaluate Whiplash Damage on Your Body
Our Athens Chiropractor will assess whether your Whiplash Injury warrants hospitalization and will accurately test which tissues and spinal structures have been injured.
The exam will evaluate the spinal joints' mobility and pain response and typically includes:
Motion Palpation and Compression testing
X-rays and their review
Reflex Testing
Cranial Nerve Examination
Motor skill tests
How Arrowhead Clinic Helps Whiplash Patients
Teaching Proper Posture: the most powerful concept is an appropriate alignment of your spine. Keeping your head, neck, upper body, and lower back aligned during movement and rest relieves stress on the neck.
Chiropractic Adjustments: this is necessary to realign bones of the spine and restore structural integrity to the ligaments, muscle, and joints.
Muscle Relaxation and Electrical Stimulation: this entails gentle finger pressure on specific sensory trigger points and electrical based stimulation to help with pain and improve muscle function.
Therapeutic Neck Stretches and Exercises: to improve muscle strength and range of motion, our chiropractor will show you exercises and stretches to practice at home to improve your chances of a quick recovery.
Schedule your Free Injury Consultation
Chiropractic care helps you dispense with symptoms you are experiencing now and creates the proper spinal structure to ensure optimal recovery and health going into the future.
At our Athens office has treated thousands of patients, helping them out of pain after a Car Accident. We are ready for you. Let us help you heal from your Whiplash Injury and Neck Pain.
