Whiplash can be scary. With symptoms ranging from fatigue to nausea to muscle pain, it can be hard to pinpoint whether or not you're suffering from whiplash after an accident. If you've been in a situation recently that caused jarring, unexpected movement of the head and/or neck, it's important that you get evaluated by a chiropractor as soon as possible. At Magnolia Wellness Center in Tallahassee, our chiropractic staff is experienced at treating whiplash, helping our patients return to their normal routines as quickly as possible.
What Is Whiplash?
Usually, we know when our bodies are about to be hit with an impact. This allows our brains time to send messages to our neck muscles to brace to keep us safe. When the time between warning and impact is too short, we are unable to brace our self, causing soft tissues in the neck stretch more than normal. This can result in whiplash. Symptoms of whiplash include dizziness, neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, nausea, fatigue, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating.
How Can A Chiropractor Help?
A chiropractor can evaluate you for whiplash and use chiropractic techniques such as spinal alignment and medical massage to help restore your neck and spine to a healthy state. Whiplash is easiest to treat before symptoms set in (most people who have whiplash experience the onset of symptoms between 24 and 48 hours after the aggravating event). If you've experienced an event that was likely to cause whiplash, its key that you seek chiropractic care right away before you begin to experience symptoms.
Call Our Tallahassee Chiropractor for Whiplash Help
If you've recently been in a car or other type of accident, there's a good chance that you'll soon experience whiplash symptoms. Remember, whiplash is most successfully treated if you seek care before symptoms begin. Call our Tallahassee chiropractor at Magnolia Wellness Center today at (850) 656-6606. We look forward to helping you recover from your accident.
