What is Whiplash?

Has your body experienced a jarring change of direction that tossed your head about? This could be from turning too fast, a collision, or even a fall. If so, you may have experienced whiplash. A professional from Diamond State Chiropractic in Newark will assess your musculoskeletal system to determine whether or not you have suffered a whiplash injury and provide treatment accordingly.

What is Whiplash?

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden back-and-forth motion forced on the neck. It is commonly considered a strain, or sprain, of the neck. The pain and immobility associated with whiplash can take several days to fully set in.

Symptoms of Whiplash

Whiplash symptoms include:

• Increasing levels of pain
• Lost mobility in the neck and shoulder area
• Headaches
• Tingling or numbness in the fingers, hands, or arms
• Insomnia
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Ear ringing
• Difficulty concentrating
• Memory problems

Does Whiplash Go Away on Its Own?

That is difficult to say. Sometimes, yes; sometimes, no. It all depends on the condition of the person and the severity of your musculoskeletal damage. In some cases, the pain caused by a whiplash injury will subside but not go away entirely. Chiropractic care can prevent your whiplash injury from contributing to long-term pain and immobility.

Chiropractic Care for Whiplash

Chiropractors specialize in the musculoskeletal system, which is exactly what is disrupted by a whiplash injury. A plan will be discussed when your particular condition is first evaluated. Chiropractic pain treatment is much more focused on actually fixing the underlying problem rather than medicating it. Our chiropractor will take the time to figure out exactly where on the spine things are disrupted and will be able to determine the best route to relieving your pain and restoring your range of motion.

Contact Our Chiropractor for Neck Pain Treatment in Newark 

For more information or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor in Newark, call Diamond State Chiropractic today at (302) 828-0051.