Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain After an Auto Accident

If you have been involved in an automobile accident it is important that you seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if you are not currently experiencing any pain. The massive adrenaline rush that hits your system after your car gets hit can mask the pain for several hours and even days. However, as the shock dissipates, pain from your collision can rear its ugly head quickly and make your injuries known in the form of back pain or neck pain. Neck pain due to whiplash is the most common auto accident injury we see here at Hansen Chiropractic in West Babylon.

Causes and Symptoms of Whiplash

Whiplash can cause excruciating neck pain that results in loss of mobility that is essential during everyday tasks such as driving and performing your work duties. Whiplash results from the sudden impact of car accidents when your neck is suddenly ‘whipped’ forward and thrust backward. This action can cause several small muscle and tendon tears in the neck that source pain. Our West Babylon chiropractor Dr. Chris Hansen, recommends getting immediate treatment for whiplash. Left untreated, many patients suffer from secondary symptoms including:

• Radiating pain in the shoulders and upper back that can result in reduced mobility of the upper body.
• Jaw pain and symptoms of TMJ (clicking sounds in the jaw).
• Blurry vision and/or pressure behind the eyes.
• Ringing ears due to tinnitus or reduced hearing abilities.

How Our Chiropractor in West Babylon Can Help Whiplash

Chiropractic care is a natural, non-invasive type of medical therapy designed to help alleviate pain without medication. Our chiropractor uses several methods of holistic treatments to reduce pain and increase mobility for auto accident victims suffering from whiplash. Some of these methods include:

• Chiropractic adjustments to realign the spinal column in areas where nerves have impinged.
• Mechanical traction to stretch the spine and neck to reduce pain and inflammation.
• Arthostim joint manipulation.
• Motorized flexion distraction and trigger point therapy.
• Myofascial release techniques.
• Physical therapy and corrective exercises.

Get Whiplash Treatment Today, Call Us To Schedule An Appointment!

Call Hansen Chiropractic at 631-321-5400 today to make an appointment with Dr. Hansen. New patients receive a free consultation.

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