Car accidents often result in injuries that require months of pain management. Patients who suffer from whiplash pain typically have a few questions and turn to a chiropractor for answers. The chiropractic care team at French Chiropractic can answer all of your whiplash questions and provide you with the care you need. If you live in or around Erin or Clarksville, contact our team today to book an appointment. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about whiplash.
What is Whiplash?
During an auto accident, the neck is forcefully pushed forward with excessive force and then back, like a whipping motion. This sudden and forceful movement can cause strain to the muscles and soft tissues of the neck, back, shoulders, and head. Whiplash is the most common auto accident injury among patients seeking chiropractic care.
How Do You Know if You Have Whiplash?
Not every auto accident victim experiences the same symptoms associated with a whiplash injury. The most common symptoms are neck, shoulder, and upper back pain. Other signs of whiplash include migraine pain, pain in the jaw or arms, ringing in the ears, and trouble sleeping, swallowing, and chewing. Seek immediate medical attention or chiropractic care if you have been in an auto accident and started experiencing any of these symptoms.
See Our Chiropractor at French Chiropractic for Whiplash Treatment
If you have been involved in a recent auto accident or are suffering from the symptoms listed above, you may have whiplash. Often, patients with whiplash do not experience symptoms for several days after the accident, so it is critical to see a chiropractor as soon as possible after the accident for a complete check-up. At French Chiropractic, Dr. French can diagnose and treat your whiplash pain. Call our Clarksville office today at (931) 919-2869 or our Erin office at (931)289-5800. You can also reach us through our website by using our online contact form.