Whiplash Injury Treatment

Whiplash is the most common type of injury sustained during an automobile accident. A whiplash injury effects the soft tissue of the neck, causing damage and pain which can become chronic and debilitating if not treated quickly and appropriately.

At Accuhealth we specialize in whiplash treatment. Our whiplash treatment program includes:

What is Whiplash?

During an automobile accident, the movement of a car is suddenly altered by the force of impact. When this occurs the safety mechanism in the seat belt locks around the passenger, securing the body to seat. The neck and head, however, are not secured and therefore "whip" in a backward and forward motion during a collision. This "whipping" causes over extension of the soft tissue and vertebrae which can cause serious damage. It is estimated that the head moves at a rate of 2.5 times that of the speed of the collision, meaning that even if the force of the impact was minor, significant whiplash injury may occur.

Symptoms of Whiplash

The most common symptom of whiplash injury pain is neck stiffness and tenderness. This is caused by the overextension and straining of the ligaments and muscles located in the cervical spine, head and neck. This pain tends to subside within several months. However, in many cases the damage extends into the joints and discs which may lead to chronic pain and debilitation.

Common symptoms of whiplash injury:

• Neck pain or stiffness
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Mood Changes
• Vertigo
• Sleep disturbances

Whiplash Treatment

At Accuhealth our whiplash injury treatment program uses a multi-disciplinary approach to help all of our patients reach a full recovery from their injury. Treatment we provide include:

• Physical Therapy and Massage Treatment
• Prescription Medication
• Chiropractic Therapy
• Trigger Point and Aponeurosis Injections
• Spinal Injection Treatments

For more information about our whiplash treatment program please contact us