By Tabatha Fickel


Folks who are involved in a car collision may not realize they have been injured for a number of days. A common injury due to a car crash is whiplash. Due to sudden impact the individual is jolted back and forth causing damage to the vertebrae in the upper neck. If this has happened to you see an Anchorage chiropractor right away to prevent further damage to the spine.

Whiplash is one of the most common types of injury caused by an auto collision. This injury does not always cause pain or discomfort for several days. This happens because the level of adrenaline is elevated due to the stress of the accident. An individual typically realizes they are hurt when they suddenly feel intense pain in the shoulders and neck.

Whiplash is the result of the spine being forced out of alignment by a sudden jolt due to impact. Also, the muscles often tense during impact that causes pain. The symptoms often include jaw, low back, and shoulder pain, stiffness and pain in the neck, headache, and fatigue.

Chiropractors help by restoring the spine to its normal state. This relieves the spasms and stiffness that is caused from a misaligned spine. Also, after the spine is back in alignment any muscle tears or soreness is relieved. The body has a natural ability to heal that is encouraged with the proper therapy.

Usually, as a compliment to spinal adjustment, massage therapy is included to allow the tight muscles to relax. A number of therapies are combined by the chiropractor when the therapy plan is developed. The techniques compliment each other and relieve pain and stiffness of the muscles.

Seeing a chiropractic professional as soon as possible following a car crash will prevent further injury. The chiropractor will complete a comprehensive evaluation before developing a therapy plan. These therapies are natural and noninvasive and designed to relieve the pain and promote self healing.




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