Whiplash occurs most frequently in rear-end vehicle collisions, but it can also occur in other situations, such as contact sports. Whiplash causes your neck to get stretched beyond its natural range of motion and can occur at speeds as low as 5 mph.

Some people feel the pain quickly, but others may not develop symptoms for several hours, weeks or months. Your neck, or cervical spine, contains several muscles, ligaments, tendons, discs, joints and nerves confined to a relatively small area. Whiplash injuries can injure all these body components.

Have you suffered from a whiplash injury? If so, call 614-760-5555 to see if chiropractic care can help treat your symptoms. Visit www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for more information.

Besides the neck and upper back, pain from whiplash can extend into other areas of the body, such as the arms and shoulders. You may also suffer from muscle stiffness, burning or tingling sensations as well as headaches and numbness. Even if you don’t have any immediate whiplash symptoms, you should visit your chiropractor as soon as possible.

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The severity of your whiplash and recovery from it depends on many factors. Your age, sex, physical condition and posture can have a major effect on the acuteness and length of symptoms. As you age, you lose flexibility and strength in your neck, discs and ligaments. Older adults may require more extensive rehabilitation for this injury. Women suffer whiplash more than men. Experts believe this could be because men have stronger neck muscles and women have smaller bone structures. Smokers and people who don’t exercise regularly often heal are a reduced rate. Poor posture at the time of the impact can worsen whiplash, and if the driver’s seat headrest is not at the appropriate height, you may endure a more intense injury.

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What action can Dr. Winchester and Associates take when you arrive with a possible whiplash injury? They will conduct an exam to determine the extent of the injuries and will take x-rays as a diagnostic tool. If whiplash is confirmed, they may use adjustments to reduce constriction in the joints and improve mobility.

Dr. Winchester and Associates may also employ techniques to relax and gently stretch the muscles, or prescribe massage therapy or rehabilitation as part of your treatment. Applying pressure to specific trigger points on the body helps relieve pain and can restore function to injured areas. In a study done by the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine, researchers found 74% of those people in the study treated for whiplash with chiropractic care showed improvement.

Visit www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for more information about our providers and services available at the Winchester Institute of Chiropractic Health and Wellness. Questions? Call 614-760-5555 or e-mail info@thewinchesterinstitute.com.