The violent whipping of the head back and forth beyond the normal range of active movement of the neck from trauma is known as ‘whiplash’. When this happens, muscles, ligaments and other soft tissues that support the spine can be torn or over-stretched. In some whiplash cases the spongy disc material between the vertebrae can bulge or rupture. Whiplash often forces the spine out of its normal alignment. Commonly whiplash is as a result of a car accident, but many contact sports such as football, rugby and even boxing may cause similar problems. In fact, many sports people accumulate repetitive low impact whiplash injuries and only after months or years do they realise that a problem may have set in. This is usually only when pain, symptoms and warning signs are present. It is nonetheless important to get yourself checked as soon or as regularly as possible.

Treating Neck Injuries & Whiplash

Left uncared for or incorrectly cared for, whiplash and neck injuries can result in degenerative arthritis. Chiropractic has helped millions of people who have been involved in accidents by correcting spinal dysfunction or subluxation as a result of whiplash.

You should always get your spine checked if you have been involved in any kind of trauma or accident. Chiropractic care is best done soon after the injury, but it is never too late to treat whiplash pain and immobility with gentle chiropractic care.