Your Crofton, MD Chiropractor Chiropractic Treatment for Whiplash
At Capitol Rehab of Crofton, we strive to be your go-to Crofton, MD chiropractor for your health and wellness needs. When you're experiencing pain from an injury, medical condition, or unknown causes, our experienced and skilled team is here to help you. With our advanced chiropractic care, we treat pain and symptoms at the source. One of the more common medical conditions we diagnose and treat in our office is that of whiplash.
Understanding Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when the tendons, ligaments, and muscles surrounding the spine become torn and damaged, usually as a result of physical trauma, such as during a car accident. When a car accident occurs, the body is abruptly thrown forward at the time of impact. For those wearing a seatbelt, the upper cervical spine is thrown into the seatbelt while the lower lumbar spine remains mostly still. This violent force can cause damage to the tendons, muscles, and ligaments that is known as whiplash.
The most common symptoms of whiplash are neck/back pain and stiffness, with most symptoms becoming evident within 24-48 hours after the incident. Other possible symptoms associated with whiplash include:
- headaches or migraines
- back and neck pain
- numbness or tingling in the limbs
Chiropractic Treatment for Whiplash
Here in our office, we use non-invasive and drug-free chiropractic treatment techniques for whiplash. One of the more effective treatments is that of spinal adjustment, which involves gently manipulating the spine to improve alignment and relieve symptoms. Spinal decompression can also be used to help improve circulation and promote faster healing of damaged tendons, muscles, and ligaments. With chiropractic treatment for whiplash, we're able to target the cause of your pain and treat it directly, rather than using medications and invasive methods to simply mask the symptoms.
Request an Appointment
Suffering from whiplash symptoms? Request an appointment with Capitol Rehab of Crofton today. You can reach our office at (410) 451-3561 to set up your appointment; we're open six days a week for your convenience.
How would relief from whiplash symptoms improve your life?