Whiplash occurs suddenly — typically during a quick event such as a car crash. Sufferers may find it hard to work or get through the day. Fortunately, chiropractic care in Canton uses non-invasive whiplash treatment options, so patients can look forward to relief without surgery or medication.
What exactly is whiplash?
Whiplash is caused by stretched or torn tendons or neck muscles, and is frequently called a neck strain. While people associate it with auto accidents, it can occur any time the head jerks forward or backward suddenly. Some patients feel instant discomfort; others don’t experience pain for a few days.
Common whiplash symptoms
- Pain or stiffness when looking over a shoulder
- Tenderness
- A headache that starts at the base of the skull and travels toward the forehead
- Pain as the head moves side to side or forward and backward
- Reduced range of motion
- Neck tightness with hard or knotted muscles
Chiropractic care for whiplash
Treatment begins with a confirmed diagnosis, followed by an individualized plan. Because every case is different, our chiropractor combines the most appropriate therapies: chiropractic adjustments, muscle relaxation or stimulation, ergonomic changes, prescribed exercises and lifestyle guidance.