Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center has 2 convienient locations to serve your whiplash needs: 5495 Old National Hwy. Suite C1, College Park, GA 30349 and 7594 GA-85 , Riverdale, GA 30274.  If you have been in an auto accident and are suffering from whiplash, consider the services of our local chiropractors. We offer top quality chiropractic care for whiplash injury treatment.  Whiplash is one of the most common injuries victims will experience after a car or truck accident. When you are in a car crash your head gets jerked out of position very rapidly and forcefully. As a result, the muscles in your neck can be torn or stretched out of place. You may also have a misalignment of the vertebrae in your upper spine, which become inflamed and swollen. This condition leads to a stiff neck with a loss of mobility and intense pain, which is known as whiplash.  If you've been in an auto accident and begin experiencing neck pain, our whiplash chiropractors are here to help. Find out what you can expect when you visit our College Park or Riverdale, GA offices at 404-565-0414 today, or request your appointment here. 

whiplash chiropractic care

Whiplash is a neck or head injury that is caused by the sudden forced back and forth movement of the neck under the action of a strong bending force. Although it is poorly understood by the medical professional, whiplash occurs when muscles, discs, nerves, and tendons of the neck are subjected to a sudden bending force. whiplash can affect the neck and brain in most cases. 

Mostly, whiplash occurs when you are involved in a rear-end auto accident or collision. For example, whiplash can occur if you are sitting in your car and a vehicle hits you from behind with a strong force. As a reaction to this force, your neck and head will move backward, forward, and then vice versa. Automobile accidents are one of the most common causes of whiplash Injury. 

What are the signs and symptoms of whiplash?

• Neck Pain

Neck Pain is the first experienced symptom of whiplash. It can be mild to severe depending on the strength of the collision force your neck is subjected to. The neck pain caused by whiplash gets severe over the passing time. 

• Neck Stiffness

In severe cases of whiplash, stiffness takes over the neck and its movement becomes difficult. This is due to the swelling in the neck muscles and tendons caused by the sudden back and forth movement of the neck. 

• Shoulder Pain

A person suffering from a whiplash injury can also feel mild shoulder pain because of the injuries to the neck muscles located near the shoulders. Therefore, shoulder pain is considered a significant symptom of whiplash.

• Low Back Pain

A sudden jerky movement of the back in the course of a whiplash injury can result in low back pain. Although it is not severe, it can cause restriction of body movements. 

• Dizziness and Blurred Vision

A patient under the effect of whiplash injury may feel dizziness and experience blurred vision for a short to a moderate period of time. However, these symptoms start disappearing over time. 

Some other commonly experienced signs and symptoms of whiplash injury include:

• Pain in arm or hand
• Numbness in arm or hand
• Ringing in ears
• Short attention span
• Concentration problems
• Memory Issues
• Irritability
• Sleeplessness
• Tiredness

Most of the symptoms of whiplash are also associated with other medical conditions, so it is compulsory to see a healthcare provider like a qualified chiropractor for a diagnosis. 

Most of the people suffering from whiplash start getting better within a few weeks by following a treatment plan including Chiropractic care and exercise. However, the neck pain may become chronic with other long-lasting complications in some people. 

What Complications are associated with whiplash?

Most people feel better within a few weeks of suffering whiplash and don't seem to have any lasting complications from it. However, some patients with whiplash have reported some complications that last for several months or years after the occurrence of injury. It is difficult to predict the recovery process from whiplash for each person. Therefore, it is also challenging to predict the complication of whiplash. Some of the possible complications of whiplash that might become chronic in the patient may include:

• Severe Neck Pain
• Limited Range of Motion
• Pain while spreading the arms

What are the major causes of whiplash?

As we mentioned earlier, the most common cause of whiplash is an automobile or car accident because the chances of rear-end accidents are considerably high in them. It is also important to know that whiplash can also occur as a result of front-end accidents because of the high-intensity collision force that results from the collision between two vehicles. 

The whiplash injury is not limited to automobile accidents, it can also happen when your head or neck is subjected to sudden jerks or lurches that result in a sudden forward and backward motion, no matter what is the source of force that puts the head under jerks. 

Following are some major causes of whiplash injury, in addition to auto or car accidents:

• Slip & fall accidents

Where slip & fall accidents can cause several medical complications, they are also associated with whiplash. When someone does slip or fall from a high place and strike on the lower one, the combination of falling and striking force can cause sudden jerks to the head and neck that result in their forceful backward and forward motion. This situation may result in whiplash Injury. The risk of getting whiplash strongly depends on the surface of the slipping surface and the height of the place from which someone falls. Although there are only a few numbers of cases reported of whiplash caused by slip & fall accidents, still, it is one of the major causes of this life-altering injury.

• Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries are another major cause of whiplash. During the play, a sudden forceful physical contact between the players can lead to the back-and-forth movement of the neck and consequently result in whiplash Injury. However, the chances of whiplash are low in sports injuries as compared to car accidents, but it does not mean that professional athletes should not take measures to keep themselves safe from this career-ending injury. 

• Home Injuries

Home Injuries involve a significant risk of whiplash. The home injuries that result from striking heavy objects on the neck or head, may develop into whiplash because it can produce sudden jerky movement in your neck or head. Home injuries are considered mild injuries that need no special care but in exceptional cases, these injuries can prove to be highly dangerous for your body. So, get immediate medical care in case of a home injury and don't exclude the chances of whiplash without diagnoses. 

• Work Injuries

Striking of heavy objects with the body (especially neck or head) and slipping and falling from a dangerous height at a workplace can cause whiplash injury. Most people neglect work injuries by considering them non-harmful, but you need to take care of such injuries as they can develop into life-threatening conditions like whiplash. 

Whiplash Injury? our chiropractors have you covered!

If you have been involved in an accident that can cause a whiplash injury, or you are suffering from it and want relief from pain, get the best Chiropractic Care at Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center. We have a team of qualified and experienced whiplash chiropractors that are specially trained for the treatment of whiplash Injury. 

How do we treat whiplash at Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center?

We have a professional team of chiropractors to treat whiplash injuries. Our chiropractors evaluate your spine to find the areas that are possibly affected as a result of whiplash injury. They also evaluate and identify the areas of restricted joint motion, muscle injuries, and tendon injuries. After a complete evaluation, they will devise a customized treatment plan to speed up your recovery process. The first priority in the treatment of whiplash is to make you feel comfortable after relieving your pain. At Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center, we relieve your pain through completely non-invasive and natural Chiropractic techniques. Then we move towards the thorough treatment of the whiplash injury through various modern Chiropractic techniques, including:

• Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is one of the basic techniques that are used by chiropractors. By using this technique, we make sure that you feel comfortable for further treatment. This technique is very helpful in pain relief and is considered the first weapon of chiropractors. 

• Therapeutic Ultrasound

Therapeutic ultrasound is the technique used to reduce muscle inflammation in the neck muscles caused by the whiplash injury. It is used to increase the blood circulation in affected areas to promote the healing process so you can get back to your routine life fast. This technique is based on sending sound waves deep into the affected muscle tissues. These waves create a gentle heat in the tissues that promote blood circulation in that area. 

• Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Electrical Muscle Stimulation is a very popular Chiropractic technique that is used to restore the normal range of motion of the body. In this technique, a low-frequency electrical pulse is used to stimulate muscles that not only reduce inflammation but also help restore the normal range of the body's motion. 

• Chiropractic Adjustments

No matter what the cause of the whiplash injury is, it can affect the whole spine. Our chiropractors perform Chiropractic adjustments to restore the normal alignment of the spine to relieve back and shoulder pain. Chiropractic Adjustments are highly helpful to treat problems in the spine caused by a whiplash injury. 

• Intersegmental Traction

whiplash injury can affect the normal mobility of the spine. To immobilize the spine, Intersegmental Traction is a technique used by our qualified whiplash chiropractors. We have a highly upgraded Intersegmental Traction table that provides amazing benefits for patients with back pain resulted from a whiplash injury. 

Apart from major Chiropractic Techniques, Our chiropractors also use corrective exercises and stretches to avoid future complications of whiplash injuries. At Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center, our chiropractors look at the whole person – not just the painful problem. We don't use the same treatment plan for all the patients, instead, we have completely customized treatment plans according to the nature of the patient's injury. Getting you back to your normal routine life is our priority and for that, we make sure to enhance the speed of your recovery process. 

Book an Appointment with Us and get the best Chiropractic Care for whiplash Injury!

Metro Atlanta Injury &Wellness Center provides the best possible Chiropractic Care for whiplash injuries which is just one call away from you. Call Us today and book an appointment with one of our highly experienced chiropractors who cannot only relieve your pain but also help you get back to your normal life. 

Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center is the best Chiropractic Care provider you can count on!

Why do I have wHIPLASH after my car accident?

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries victims will experience after a car or truck accident. When you are in a car crash your head gets jerked out of position very rapidly and forcefully. As a result, the muscles in your neck can be torn or stretched out of place. You may also have a misalignment of the vertebrae in your upper spine, which become inflamed and swollen. This condition leads to a stiff neck with a loss of mobility and intense pain, which is known as whiplash.  If you've been in an auto accident and begin experiencing neck pain, our whiplash chiropractors can help. Whiplash occurs when the spine and muscles of the neck are overextended beyond their normal range of motion in a fast and sudden movement; for example, when the head is "whipped" back and forth at impact during a car accident. This can cause extreme neck pain due to inflammation and scar tissue formation. Without treatment, this pain can get worse and could become permanent.  Medical doctors tend to find whiplash difficult to treat, because medication only attempts to relieve the symptoms. By visiting our personal injury chiropractors, a whiplash injury patient can get the root of the problem, thus decreasing pain and discomfort, while giving the neck the opportunity to heal.  Some of the more common signs of whiplash can include:

SYMPTOMS OF Whiplash

Headaches 

Dizziness 

Neck Pain 

Shoulder Pain 

Muscle Spasms

Tenderness 

Irritability 

Numbness/Tingling down the arms 

Weakness in the arms 

Difficulty Sleeping 

Reduced Range of Motion

How can a Chiropractor Treat Whiplash?

By going to our whiplash chiropractors for whiplash you can reduce neck pain caused by your auto accident injury. Your chiropractor will begin with a comprehensive consultation and diagnostic measures to get to the source of your neck pain. Next you will likely receive a chiropractic adjustment to realign your vertebrae along your spine. This may also include massage therapy and spinal decompression depending on the severity of your whiplash. By reducing the inflammation and realigning your musculoskeletal system you can treat your whiplash without surgery or drugs. 

How Soon Should I Seek Treatment for a whiplash Injury?

The sooner you see a chiropractor after an auto accident injury the better. Even if you don’t have symptoms after an auto accident there is a good chance you have underlying problems, such as herniated discs or torn muscles. Whether you suffer from neck pain and whiplash, or low back pain and sore muscles, your chiropractor can help with your whiplash injury.