Treating Neck and Back Whiplash with Traction and Chiropractic Care

Every year in the United States there are over six million car accidents. Add to that boating, ATV's, motorcycles and other moving vehicles such as rollercoasters and you wind up with millions of cases of whiplash. Sometimes people don't even know they have it, rollercoasters are a great example of this - many people just assume they are a bit stiff but underneath real damage has been done.

Did you know that newer cars are required to have headrests specifically because they help to prevent whiplash? They really aren't just there for "resting" your head on. Whiplash is a serious injury that can affect the neck all the way down the back causing stiff painful resting positions, hunched backs, and headaches. It's a serious problem, but it doesn't have to continue for most people. Certain types of chiropractic care are designed to help treat it and restore the body to it's natural state.

The best part of whiplash treatment is that many insurance policies help cover the costs associated with car accidents. In some cases an insurance company will pay thousands of dollars to help it's client reach their pre-injury state of being. The type of treatment varies but stretching and posture therapy or traction are the primary methods.

When whiplash stretches the neck or back too far in one direction and scars the tissues in that region, reversal can be achieved through neck and back stretches. Sometimes just rolling up a towel and placing it under the neck while laying on your back can be a great form of therapy. In other cases a patient may lay on the edge of their bed and hang their head backwards, gently stretching and relaxing the affected area. For back whiplash it may be recommended that postural aids be used with office chairs and car seats. These spine curvature devices act as lumbar devices, supporting the natural curve that helps act as a spring in the back. Note that these back support devices can be used even if you don't have whiplash and may help to releive some of the stress associated with long commutes or hours spent in front of a computer. You can get one of these back devices by visiting my office or contacting me via phone or email.

In conclusion, back and neck whiplash injuries can and should be treated by a professional who can help identify the exact causes of pain. Even if you are only limited to two or three visits, I can help you to understand your physical pain and design simple treatment plans that you can do from home or work to keep the condition from worsening or even reverse it alltogether. Come by for your first treatment today and get our new patient special, just $19.95