A car accident can be over in mere seconds, but the pain can last a lifetime if you don’t seek treatment. Some accident injuries are hidden and might not be felt for months or even years. You may be injured and feel nothing at all directly following an accident.
Whiplash
Neck pain
Back pain
Shoulder pain
Fatigue
Weakness in upper or lower limbs
Headaches
The good news is that by providing treatment after an accident, your body may have a greater chance of recovering faster
Chiropractic works to: Alleviate stiff joints. Reduce chronic pain
During the urgent phase, you may need treatment several times during the first few weeks. This is common after an accident or an injury when persistent pain is present. Rehabilitative may mean you receive care at least once per week, or more if need be. In the maintenance stage, you will receive care much less often.
How Long Should I Get Chiropractic Treatment for Whiplash?
Once your chiropractor has evaluated your symptoms and identified any areas of restricted joint motion, he or she will develop a treatment plan for you. Each case of whiplash is different, so each treatment plan will vary. Your treatment plan will depend on the severity of your injury. Your range of motion and level of pain will be assessed to help determine your treatment program.
The treatment program may include a combination of modalities such as chiropractic manipulation, muscle relaxation/stimulation, McKenzie exercises and ergonomic lifestyle changes. Recovery from a whiplash injury can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months.