Preventing Long-Term Effects of Whiplash

Whiplash occurs when your neck moves beyond its normal range of motion, resulting in tears in the soft tissues. You will typically experience neck pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion within a few days. Severe whiplash can cause dizziness, fatigue, irritability, headaches, and more. Lake Worth Chiropractic & Wellness in Lake Worth, FL, can help reduce pain from whiplash and improve your range of motion with chiropractic care. We are here to share the long-term effects of whiplash and how chiropractic care can help.

Long-Term Effects of Whiplash

Many people assume that whiplash will heal on its own in time, but whiplash can cause chronic pain and reduced range of motion if left untreated. Some long-term effects of whiplash include:

• Severe and constant headaches
• Chronic stiffness in the shoulders and neck
• Chronic pain in the upper back, neck, and shoulders
• Loss of range of motion
• Tinnitus or ringing in the ears
• Jaw pain or problems speaking, chewing, or swallowing
• Pain in the lower back
• Numbness or weakness in the extremities
• Sleep issues
• Blurry vision
• Depression and anxiety
• Memory issues

How Chiropractic Care Can Help 

Chiropractic care is highly effective at addressing issues with your musculoskeletal system. Soft tissue techniques can reduce stiffness and tension from whiplash by breaking up myofascial trigger points to restore proper blood flow and stimulate your body’s healing process. These techniques can also improve your range of motion.

Stretching exercises are also crucial for managing whiplash symptoms. These exercises are gentle movements that help improve range of motion and flexibility and improve blood flow. Your chiropractor might also use chiropractic adjustments to correct misalignments and herniated discs to reduce pain and improve your range of motion.

Visit Your Lake Worth, FL, Chiropractor for Whiplash Treatment Today

Whiplash can significantly impact your day-to-day life by making even simple tasks painful, so contact Lake Worth Chiropractic & Wellness in Lake Worth, FL, to get chiropractic care that helps you feel like yourself again. Call us and schedule an appointment today at (561) 547-2210.