If you or someone you love has been in an auto accident,
there is a good chance you have heard the term “whiplash”. After an accident, whiplash is a very common
injury to suffer. Whiplash symptom’s can lie dormant for hours, days, and even
weeks. It’s best to know the signs of whiplash so that you can get back to
normal.
Whiplash is caused by the acceleration of your vehicle to
the sudden deceleration of a rear-ended crash. This causes your body to lurch
forward rapidly and back causing strain on your neck, back, hips, and even
shoulders. If you are suffering from the following symptoms, now is the time to
talk to your family doctor or chiropractor.
Some symptoms of whiplash include:
- Neck Pain
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty swallowing
- Irritability
- Dizziness
- Pain between the shoulder blades
- Pain in the arms, legs, feet, and hands
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Low back pain or stiffness
- Vertigo
- Shoulder pain
- Nausea
- Ringing in ears
- Numbness and Tingling
- Pain in the jaw or face
Whiplash can cause individuals different problems. But you
may not experience symptoms until days or even months after an accident occurs.
If you suffer from any of the symptoms listed above, we may be able to help
you. If you are suffering from whiplash, give us a call today. We can help
evaluate your current situation and plan steps to bring your range of motion
back.
