Whiplash is a common auto accident injury. It occurs when the neck and head move forward and snap back in less than half of a second after an impact with another vehicle or fixed object. That rapid and violent forward and back motion results in neck pain and discomfort. Our chiropractor at Cedar Springs Chiropractic provides chiropractic care and treatment to those who have experienced whiplash and other auto accident injuries.

Whiplash Pain 

When a whiplash injury occurs, tendons, ligaments, and muscles are stretched, torn, and become inflamed. Vertebrae in the neck are also forced out of position and become misaligned. This causes spinal nerves to become irritated, causing severe pain and restricting your range of motion. Whiplash injury can also cause headaches, blurry vision, and pain that radiates from the neck to the fingers.

Chiropractic Care for Auto Accident Injury Treatment 

The first step in treating auto accident injuries is to reduce your inflammation. That's ordinarily done with chiropractic massage and stretching, electric muscle stimulation, and deep-tissue ultrasound. Gentle chiropractic spinal adjustments are then employed to return misaligned spinal vertebrae to their original positions. We also recommend home exercises of the neck area to strengthen muscles for purposes of maintaining vertebral realignment and preventing another injury in the future.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor in Cedar Springs 

Chiropractic care is an appealing option for auto accident injury treatment because it is natural and non-invasive. Rather than masking your pain with prescription medication or performing invasive surgery, our chiropractor will create a chiropractic care plan designed to help you recover from your injuries. If you have recently been involved in an auto accident in Cedar Springs, contact Cedar Springs Family Chiropractic today. For more information or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor, call us today at (616) 696-2688.