Over 2 million people report injuries caused by automobile accidents each year[i]. If you are involved in a car accident, even if you feel fine, you must seek medical and chiropractic car immediately. Studies have shown that impacts at speeds as low as 15mph can cause serious damage to the soft tissues in the neck, resulting in back pain, neck pain, or whiplash.

Whiplash is a common condition caused by abnormal force on the neck, causing pain and soft tissue damage. You may also hear a chiropractor refer to whiplash as cervical sprain or a hyperextension injury.

Whiplash can often be treated successfully by a licensed chiropractor. Your chiropractor will utilize gentle manipulation of the cervical spine, stabilization, muscle stretches, and relaxation techniques to treat the symptoms and underlying cause of whiplash. After initial treatment over the course of several weeks, patients may find that they require continued chiropractic care to maintain pain-free function of the neck.

For more information on whiplash treatment, automobile injuries, or injury treatment, contact Health Star Chiropractic. The Health Star Chiropractic team treats the Montgomery, Prattville, and Millbrook communities and can help you begin your recovery and path toward a healthful life.

[i] http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/cats/transportation/motor_vehicle_accidents_and_fatalities.html