Treating Whiplash Pain

Whiplash is a neck injury that is caused by the rapid movement of the head and neck, similar to the way a whip cracks. This injury is common during car accidents, physical assaults, and sports injuries. If you have been diagnosed with whiplash, our team at Sarasota Chiropractic, Physical Therapy & Massage can help.

The Symptoms of Whiplash

Whiplash can cause a variety of symptoms. In some cases, the symptoms begin immediately. For other people, it can take days for the symptoms to manifest. These symptoms include:

• Neck pain
• Neck stiffness
• Worsening of pain when moving the neck
• Loss of range of motion in the neck
• Pain in the shoulders, upper back, and arms
• Headaches that begin at the base of the skull
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Blurry vision
• Trouble concentrating
• Trouble sleeping
• Memory issues
• Depression

Treating Whiplash

Immediately after the accident, your doctor may prescribe pain medication, muscle relaxers, and anti-inflammatory medication. They may also have you wear a neck brace. Although these treatments are effective, they are just temporary treatments. If you are looking for a long-term solution for the pain and other symptoms, you should see a chiropractor.

Our chiropractors will create a treatment plan that is designed to provide pain relief and support the healing process. Our treatment plans will include a combination of the following techniques:

Spinal manipulation: Our chiropractor can perform a spinal manipulation that will put the misaligned neck joints back into place.

Stretches: Stretches will stimulate or relax the neck muscles. This will strengthen your neck and provide pain relief.

Trigger point therapy: Our chiropractor can restore joint motion using a thrusting technique.

Interferential electrical stimulation: Our chiropractor can use a device that uses low-frequency currents to stimulate the muscles in the neck.

Graston technique: This is a technique that uses an instrument designed to treat soft tissue injuries.

Get Whiplash Treatment in Sarasota, FL

If you have been diagnosed with whiplash, schedule an appointment at Sarasota Chiropractic, Physical Therapy & Massage. Dr. Kozma will perform a complete exam to assess the severity of the injury. We will also want to know the details surrounding the accident and any symptoms you are experiencing. Chiropractic care can provide the pain relief you need to recover from your whiplash. Call us today at (941) 924-9892 to schedule a consultation.