Neck Pain? Headaches? You May Have Whiplash

Whiplash can be a real pain -- and we mean that literally! At our chiropractic and wellness center, our chiropractors frequently see whiplash injuries, which can result from many different things but often happen after a car accident or an injury at home or at work. Our Atlanta chiropractor, Dr. Senft, is experienced with dealing with this type of injury, and chiropractic care at or wellness center may be one of the most effective ways for clients to deal with this often-painful and sometimes lingering injury. 

Dr. Senft is sharing some of the signs of whiplash today, because our clients need to know what to look out for, and what to do if it happens to them.

Neck pain is often the first and most obvious sign of whiplash. This happens because the client often had some type of fall or impact (like an auto accident) that caused the neck and head to quickly snap forward and back. The neck pain can include both the back of the neck and the front area of the neck, around the throat area.

The next sign of whiplash is a headache. The headache may develop right away or it may take some time to start, but a headache -- either a nagging persistent one or a sporadic stabbing headache -- is an indication that you may be dealing with whiplash.

Back pain is another frequently seen sign of whiplash. The back pain is a result of the sudden impact to the spine, and may be centered in any area of the back -- upper, lower, middle back, or even the entire back.

People who have neck pain, headache, back pain, or any new and different pain in the days following an accident where the body sustained any type of impact may be dealing with whiplash. Our Atlanta area chiropractor is familiar with this type of injury and we are always glad to set up a consultation appointment for new clients, or discuss any health issues with our existing clients.

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