Treating Symptoms of Whiplash with Chiropractic Care
Whiplash is an injury most commonly sustained in auto accidents, but it can also occur as a result of a sports or work accident or traumatic fall. The signs and symptoms of whiplash might not show up for days or even weeks after the precipitating accident, so it’s important to visit our chiropractor, Dr. Larry Goldfarb, for evaluation and diagnosis immediately after an accident or injury to determine if you can benefit from whiplash treatment in Cedar Knolls, NJ.
What is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a neck injury that occurs when the head moves quickly and forcefully backwards, forwards, or side to side. The delicate structures of the cervical spine can be easily damaged by force, repetitive stress, and overuse, causing sprains, strains, tears, and other injuries. Without proper whiplash treatment, you may develop chronic pain and stiffness in the neck, as well as other long-lasting complications.
Common Whiplash Symptoms
Symptoms of whiplash can show up within days or weeks of the initial injury. The most common symptom is pain or tenderness in the neck and shoulders, and stiffness that makes it difficult to turn your head or rotate your neck. Additional symptoms include:
- Reduced range of motion in the neck
- Pain that increases when turning the head
- Headaches or migraines
- Tenderness and stiffness in the shoulders, upper back, and arms
- A tingling or numbness in the arms
- Exhaustion or fatigue
- Dizziness or disorientation
How Our Chiropractor Can Help
Dr. Goldfarb can perform diagnostic testing to determine if you have whiplash, so that you can get an official diagnosis and begin a treatment plan. If you were injured on the job or in an auto accident, our chiropractor will provide you with proof of your injury and an official treatment plan that includes the number or length of treatments necessary, so you can file an auto insurance, worker’s compensation, or personal injury claim. Dr. Goldfarb can treat whiplash and its symptoms with chiropractic adjustments, deep tissue laser therapy, physical therapy, pain management, and lifestyle modification counseling.
Do You Need Whiplash Treatment in Cedar Knolls?
If you think you’re exhibiting signs and symptoms of whiplash, come see us at Spine and Rehabilitation of Morris, LLC for safe, effective whiplash treatment in Cedar Knolls, NJ. Our experienced, compassionate team has decades of experience diagnosing whiplash, and we offer a wide range of chiropractic therapies in our state-of-the-art rehabilitation center.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, call us today at (973) 359-4400.
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