Car Accident Chiropractor

There is a wide range of whiplash injuries which can range from mild to very serious in nature. Having your headrest too low is a common cause of severe whiplash injuries. There could be broken bones or tissue damage when combining a bad collision with a low headset. In a situation like this, meeting with a chiropractor is very important to get x-rays done and a complete examination. In the case of a mild crash or collision, you still may be experiencing whiplash if you have any of these symptoms:

• Neck Pain
• Pain in the shoulder, upper back and arms
• Headaches
• Blurry vision
• Pain with mobility of neck
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Numbing or Tingling down your arms
• Ringing ears
• Struggling to sleep
• Depression

There are numerous symptoms that can accompany whiplash, and it may be hard to pinpoint all of these symptoms back to your whiplash if you neglect care for weeks after your accident. Whiplash could need further treatment even after getting the "good-to-go" from your doctor. After an injury, it is very important to get a spinal check as soon as you find time. Treating the injury promptly is your best chance at preventing long term complications.

Dr. Osborne and his team at Coastal Healthcare Partners use numerous integrative medicine treatments to accelerate healing from whiplash and relieve pain. These include:

• Chiropractic care: Chiropractic adjustments use controlled force to realign your spine, ease tension and stiffness associated with whiplash, and relieve pain.
• Massage therapy: Dr. Osborne and his team use manual manipulation to apply pressure to your neck, shoulders, and back to accelerate healing and ease whiplash tension and pain. They may utilize the Graston® technique, or specialized instruments that mobilize soft tissues.
• Physical therapy: Physical therapy exercises strengthen tissues in your neck, shoulders, and upper back to ease pain associated with whiplash. Coastal Healthcare Partners specialists help you stretch painful areas to enhance comfort and promote your body’s natural healing ability.
• Radiofrequency Ablation: The medical team at Coastal Healthcare Partners uses radiofrequency ablation, or radio waves, to heat up nerve tissue and reduce pain while you heal from whiplash.
• Injections: Depending on the severity of your injuries, Dr. Osborne might recommend facet joint, nerve block, trigger point, steroid, or epidural injections for whiplash pain relief during your recovery.