Whiplash

PUSH as Rx Whiplash Chiropractic and Physical Team. Whiplash is a collective term used to describe injuries to the cervical spine (neck). This condition often results from an automobile crash, which suddenly forces the neck and head to whip back and forth (hyperflexion/hyperextension). Almost 3 million Americans are hurt and suffer from whiplash annually. Most of those injuries come from auto accidents, but there are other ways to endure a whiplash injury.

The symptoms of whiplash may include neck pain, tenderness and stiffness, headache, dizziness, nausea, shoulder or arm pain, paresthesias (numbness/tingling), blurred vision, and in rare instances difficulty swallowing. Soon after it happens at the acute phase the chiropractor will focus on reducing neck inflammation utilizing various therapy modalities (eg, ultrasound).

They might also use gentle stretching and manual therapy techniques (eg, muscle energy therapy, a type of stretching). A chiropractor may also recommend you apply an ice pack to your neck and/or light neck support to use for a short time period. As your neck gets less inflamed and the pain diminishes, your chiropractor will execute spinal manipulation or other techniques to restore normal movement to your neck’s spinal joints.

Whiplash Injuries: Signs You Should Not Ignore

Get informed about whiplash, its potential complications, and the importance of timely treatment for a successful recovery. Introduction A quick… Read More

May 20, 2025

Whiplash Rehabilitation: Restoring Neck Health

Experiencing a whiplash injury can be disorienting and painful. Can recognizing the signs of more serious complications, seeking timely medical… Read More

November 19, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Whiplash Signs and Symptoms

Those experiencing neck pain, stiffness, headache, shoulder and back pain may suffer from a whiplash injury. Can knowing whiplash signs… Read More

March 22, 2024

Cervical Acceleration – Deceleration – CAD

Individuals who have suffered cervical acceleration-deceleration/CAD more commonly known as whiplash, can experience headaches, and other symptoms like neck stiffness,… Read More

August 30, 2023

Invisible Injuries You Should Not Ignore

Automobile accidents are emotionally and physically traumatic events. After an accident, individuals assume that they are okay if they don't… Read More

April 20, 2023

Whiplash Nerve Injury: EP Chiropractic Functional Fitness Team

Neck injuries and whiplash symptoms can be minor and go away within a few days. However, whiplash symptoms can manifest… Read More

January 13, 2023

WAD Whiplash Associated Disorders: Chiropractic Rehabilitation

Whiplash-associated disorders, or WAD, describe injuries sustained from sudden acceleration/deceleration movements. It is a common outcome after a motor vehicle… Read More

November 15, 2022

Ways Chiropractic Treats Whiplash Effectively and Successfully

A whiplash injury can cause pain for months, even years after the accident/incident. It can cause persistent pain in the… Read More

April 23, 2021

Whiplash, How Long Does It Last?

Motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, work injuries, and falls are a few causes of whiplash. It is a condition that… Read More

April 9, 2021

Delayed Whiplash Injury Symptoms

Car accidents even minor ones can cause musculoskeletal problems, especially in the neck and shoulder area. When whiplash symptoms do… Read More

March 15, 2021