Back pain and/or neck pain can occur when the sudden force of an auto accident knocks or
whips the musculoskeletal system out of proper alignment. Whiplash injuries can occur when
the sudden force of a rear-impact accident “whips” the cervical spine backwards and forwards.
This abrupt movement not only knocks the spine out of alignment, but also strains neck muscles,
causing further stiffness, soreness and pain.
Traditional medical care after an auto accident injury relies on medication to “cover up” a
patient’s pain symptoms. While prescription painkillers are effective for providing immediate
pain relief, they are not a long-term pain management solution. In addition, medication alone
cannot help you regain mobility in your body after a spine injury. Chiropractic care for auto
accident injuries can help.
Chiropractic adjustments treat the underlying spinal injury or whiplash injury.
Adjustments relieve pressure on the nerves and muscles, while also bringing alignment back to
the spine. Complementary therapies will help bring a full range of motion back to your body.
If you have recently been in a car accident, contact Eastgate Chiropractic as soon as
possible. Prompt treatment will relieve you from your acute and chronic pain. With proper
diagnostic care, Eastgate Chiropractic will be able to identify your underlying injuries and create
a custom treatment program to support your body’s natural healing process.
It often comes as a surprise that you do not need to be in a major accident to sustain
serious damage to the musculoskeletal system. Injuries at speeds as slow as 5mph can still
knock the cervical spine out of alignment causing a painful whiplash injury. Because “fender
benders” are often considered to be a “minor” accidents, oftentimes delayed treatment can lead
to a lifetime of health problems. Prompt care makes a difference!
Could you be suffering pain from a whiplash or spinal injury?
Symptoms of whiplash and accident injuries include:
• Back pain
• Headaches
• Migraines
• Shoulder Pain
• Weakness in upper or lower limbs
• Jaw Pain
• Fatigue
• Muscle stiffness
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Sleep Disturbances
• Forgetfulness
• Irritability
Chiropractic care speeds healing and provides patients with the
most effective way to manage symptoms and support the body’s natural healing process.