6 Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Whiplash

Whiplash is among the most commonly occurring injuries following a car accident. Unfortunately, you can experience whiplash injuries during the event but not feel symptoms until days later.

For this reason, Board Certified Chiropractor Dr. Austin Schauer, located in Chandler, Arizona, recommends seeking a chiropractic evaluation at TruMotion Chiropractic soon after the accident.

Dr. Schauer can evaluate the health of your spine to determine if there are issues or problems. Using the latest chiropractic techniques, he customizes a care plan to treat whiplash and other injuries.

Understanding whiplash

Whiplash describes a forceful back-and-forth movement of your cervical spine (neck) that can occur from the impact of a collision.

When your neck moves so suddenly, it can cause trauma to the structures in your cervical spine, including your nerves, muscles, and ligaments. The impact can also move the vertebrae of your spine out of place.

Any misalignment in your spine can affect your body's overall function and result in chronic pain. You might also experience pain from the stretching or tearing your soft tissues.

How chiropractic care can treat whiplash

As a whiplash specialist, Dr. Schauer performs chiropractic adjustments that realign your spine and prevent worsening whiplash symptoms. He also offers spinal decompression services that relieve pressure on the discs of your cervical spine.

Spinal decompression involves gentle stretches to release each vertebra of your spine. These stretches relieve pressure on the nerves in your spine, quickly relieving persistent neck and back pain.

Chiropractic care delivers many benefits over other whiplash treatments. With early intervention, Dr. Schauer can customize a chiropractic treatment plan to your needs. Chiropractic care can:

1. Reduce inflammation and pain

Chiropractic adjustments can provide quick and long-term relief of inflammation and pain in your neck's soft tissues resulting from whiplash. In many instances, you can even reduce your need for pain medications after regular chiropractic treatments.

2. Restore the range of motion in your neck

Whiplash injuries can cause stiffness in the cervical spine, making it difficult to move the neck in any direction. Manual chiropractic adjustments focus on restoring the full range of motion so you can stay physically active and pain-free.

3. Improve your muscle tone

Post-injury, you might lose muscle tone and strength in your neck, making it difficult to follow your usual routine. Regular chiropractic adjustments keep your spine and its structures strong and healthy.

4. Treat and prevent headaches

The strain on your neck muscles sustained during a car accident can increase your risk for recurrent headaches. Chiropractic adjustments can significantly reduce tension in your muscles to naturally relieve these. Regular visits with Dr. Schauer can also prevent headaches from developing.

5. Accelerate your recovery process

After an auto accident or any other personal injury, you may experience ongoing effects in the following weeks and months. Chiropractic adjustments that start soon after the trauma can reduce your risk for serious complications and also quicken your overall recovery process. With increased blood flow and renewed energy, you can expect to return to your usual routine much faster and with less pain.

6. Enhance your overall wellness

Chiropractic adjustments support your spine health and benefit your general health and wellness. Spinal adjustments can increase blood flow, providing increased energy and mental clarity. With routine chiropractic appointments, Dr. Schauer can help you enjoy good physical and psychological health.

If you’ve been in a car accident or suffered a fall that caused trauma to your neck, call TruMotion Chiropractic at 480-289-1140 to schedule a whiplash consultation or request an appointment using our online booking tool.