The injury that hides for days — and stays for years if it isn't treated. Catch it early.
The majority of car accidents are rear-end collisions, and the majority of those produce some degree of whiplash. The catch: many patients don't realize they're injured for days or weeks after the crash. Adrenaline and inflammation mask the damage early on. By the time the headaches, neck stiffness, or shoulder pain show up, the injury has had time to settle in and the body has had time to compensate around it.
Headrest position matters more than people realize. A headrest set too low acts as an acceleration point in a rear impact — your head whips backward over it, multiplying the force on your cervical spine. Even a 5 mph hit can produce a serious injury if the geometry is wrong.
Whiplash responds well to chiropractic care, and the earlier the treatment starts, the better the outcome. The combination of spinal adjustments, soft tissue work, and rehab exercises addresses both the immediate misalignments and the long-term compensations that lead to chronic pain if they're left alone.
Common symptoms we treat: headaches, neck pain and stiffness, upper back pain, shoulder pain, tingling or numbness in the arm, dizziness, and reduced range of motion. Pre-treatment with NSAIDs, soft collars, and basic physiotherapy often produces some relief, but the structural problem stays put.
If you've been in any kind of collision recently — even a minor one — get evaluated. PIP/MedPay insurance covers this care in most cases, and we handle the paperwork directly.
Pick up the phone. Tell us what's going on. We'll be straight with you about whether we can help — and if yes, the next step is a $37 starting consultation.