Whiplash Treatment FAQ

If you have recently experienced an accident that resulted in whiplash, you need quick answers to your treatment questions. At Peterson Chiropractic, serving Durham, NC, and the surrounding areas, we can help you find pain management solutions and treatment options to speed your recovery. Keep reading to learn more.

What Is Whiplash?

The neck is made up of a delicate system of muscles, tendons, bones, and nerves. If you sustain a sudden, jarring impact, it can whip your head back and forth quickly. This back and forth motion can cause trauma and damage to those bones, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

What Are the Symptoms of Whiplash?

Whiplash does not usually manifest immediately after an impact. You may not even start to notice your symptoms until days later. Symptoms can include:

• Stiffness in neck
• Pain in neck
• Pain in shoulders and arms
• Loss of mobility in the neck

How Can a Chiropractor Help?

If you think you may have whiplash, visit our chiropractor for whiplash treatment. Our professional will evaluate your injuries, perform diagnostics, and develop a treatment plan for you. Chiropractic treatments for whiplash can include:

Spinal Adjustment

This is a foundational type of chiropractic treatment. It is very effective in treating whiplash.

Decompression Therapy

If you experienced a herniated disc as a result of your whiplash, decompression therapy can help you recover.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is very beneficial when trying to loosen up the muscles that were traumatized during your injury.

During your visit with our chiropractor, you can also discuss other treatment options that might be beneficial.

To learn more about our services, or if you would like to schedule an appointment, contact us at Peterson Chiropractic, serving Durham, NC, and the surrounding areas. We will be happy to answer your questions and start you on your path to health and healing today. Call us today at 919-286-7202