Your Brunswick Chiropractor Explains The Symptoms Of Whiplash
- Dr. Johanna Cole
- Jul 6, 2020 11:55:22 AM
Many car accident injuries are noticeable right away, but whiplash is an injury that may take hours or days to present symptoms.
Whiplash is an injury to the neck that occurs when there is a forceful and rapid back and forth motion of the neck, similar to the cracking of a whip.
Whiplash injuries can range from a mild annoyance to severe pain.
You should always receive Chiropractic Treatment after an injury like this occurs no matter how severe the pain is.
The delayed symptoms of whiplash often make it difficult for the victim to know they have it.
There are a few telltale signs of whiplash that all accident victims should look out for so they know if a Whiplash Injury has occurred.
In the article below, we explore ten symptoms of whiplash and how to treat the injury.
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Common Signs of Whiplash
Symptoms of whiplash usually begin to present themselves within 24 hours of your accident.
Victims typically begin to experience neck pain and stiffness first.
The pain can range from a very mild, dull ache to extreme pain and stiffness in the neck.
Your neck muscles often become stiff as the body's way of limiting movement and range of motion, protecting the neck from becoming further injured.
It's not uncommon for any movement of your neck to become very painful.
The stiffness and pain can also be felt in the shoulder blades or the area between the shoulder blades.
Ten common symptoms of whiplash are:
- Blurred Vision
- Dizziness
- Memory Problems
- Irritability
- Worsening Pain with Neck Movement
- Sleep Disturbances
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Difficulty Concentrating
These symptoms don't guarantee that you have suffered from a Whiplash injury.
But they are likely symptoms if you have.
To be sure of the cause of your suffering, you will need to be seen by an experienced Chiropractor.
Chiropractic Care for Whiplash
When you are involved in an accident, it's always recommend to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
Chiropractors are an excellent choice for injury treatment, especially a whiplash injury.
You should go to the ER or Urgent Care if you're bleeding or you think you have a broken bone.
But if you have a whiplash injury, there's a chance you won't be diagnosed accurately at the ER, and you'll just be given some pain medications.
While pain medications seem appealing up-front, all they do is mask the pain that you are feeling.
That often leads people to put off the care that they need until the condition is much worse.
The longer you wait to seek treatment for whiplash, the worse your injury will become.
If you wait too long to seek treatment you run the risk of suffering for much longer than necessary.
Even if don't experience any symptoms of whiplash after your accident, you are still encouraged to seek chiropractic care.
Your chiropractor will diagnose and begin treatment of your injury before it can worsen or become a chronic problem.
The Arrowhead Clinic of Brunswick
Chiropractors are experts at treating whiplash injuries.
Our Brunswick, GA Whiplash Injury Chiropractor has been doing it for years.
If you were involved in an accident, and you think that you have been injured, do not put off seeking the treatment of an experienced Chiropractor.
Even if you feel fine, an appointment with a chiropractor is still a good idea.
They'll make sure that you haven't suffered an injury like whiplash.
The whiplash injury chiropractors in Brunswick offer a free consultation to see how they can best assist with your recovery.
Click the button below to schedule your free consultation if you were in an accident and believe that you're suffering from a Whiplash Injury.
Founder and doctor Dr. Harry W. Brown, D.C., a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic opened his first chiropractic office in Savannah, Georgia, in 1977. The local community instantly recognized his commitment and caring dedication to his patients. In 1979, Dr. Harry W. Brown, D.C. moved back to his home in Atlanta and opened his second chiropractic office in Jonesboro, Georgia. With a commitment to the highest levels of patient care, Arrowhead quickly became the largest chiropractic facility in Georgia. Today, Arrowhead has 17 chiropractic clinics in the Atlanta, Savannah, Brunswick, Albany, and Hinesville areas. Arrowhead Clinic has treated over 400,000 accident victims in the last 48+ Years and leads in the chiropractic industry. Arrowhead’s facilities have in-house X-ray machines to help diagnose injuries. After determining the full extent of a patient’s injuries, Arrowhead’s team of medical doctors, chiropractors, and injury treatment specialists build a custom treatment plan to get the patient back to living their best life! Motor vehicle accidents are the second leading cause of ER and hospital visits in the United States. Arrowhead Clinic specializes in car accident injuries, as these injuries profoundly impact many people’s lives, causing significant pain and reduced mobility. It is with the same caring attitude and dedication for people that led to Arrowhead Clinics’ success that is found in every one of Dr. Harry W. Brown’s chiropractic clinics today.
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Dr. James E. Toney Jr., DC
Dr. Toney graduated from Georgia Southern University with a BA in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Business Management. He then finished up his education at Life University, where he received a Masters in Exercise Science/Sports Chiropractic with an emphasis in Sports Injury, and a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine.
“You never know where life is going to take you, so enjoy the journey.” -Dr. James E. Toney Jr., DC
Dr. Justin Zellweger, DC
Dr. Zellweger is the only health care professional in the surrounding area to be certified by the Titleist Performance Institute. With this certification, he is able to properly assess all golfers for proper biomechanics and functional movements specifically related to the golf swing. These assessments will allow golfers to not only maximize their potential on the course but also prevent unwanted injuries.
Dr. Zellweger also has advanced training in pediatrics and pregnancy. He is a true believer that everyone can greatly benefit from chiropractic care, regardless of age, since treatment is tailored to each individual.
Dr. Darris Gentry
Dr. Darris Gentry has been a practicing chiropractor for over 20 years. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga and Life University, one of the country’s top chiropractic schools.
He enjoys treating patients who have back pain, neck pain, sciatica pain, and spinal trauma from all sorts of accidents. His main goal is to help his patients physically improve and reduce and manage their pain.
Dr. Clifton Weldon
Dr. Weldon is a distinguished chiropractor based in the Greater Atlanta Area with over twenty years plus with dedicated experience in the field.
Dr. Weldon’s approach is designed to enhance his patient’s overall health and optimize their physical performance. He specializes in several techniques but not limited to Gonstead, Full Spine, Thompson, Extremity Adjusting, Myofascial Release, Sports Rehabilitation, Strength Training, Rock Taping and Cupping.
Dr. Calvin Erhabor
Dr. Calvin Erhabor graduated with a Bachelors in Biological Sciences from Alcon State University in 2007.
Dr. Erhabor is board certified by the National Board of Chiropractors Association and is a member of the Mississippi Chiropractic Association and the Georgia Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Erhabor believes that his primary purpose is to truly understand his patients and the situation they are facing. He believes that every patient should be treated with respect, dignity, and above all else, be seen as a whole person and not as the condition or ailment they suffer from. Dr. Erhabor’s mission is to restore health and help community members reach their potential.
