Whiplash and How We Treat It

Whiplash is a very complicated and potentially serious condition. When a person gets whiplash from an auto accident, they may not realize it until much later. This can make it tough to diagnose unless the proper diagnostic measures are taken. At Dr. Phillips Chiropractic Nutrition & Wellness in San Antonio, we provide a wide range of chiropractic treatments and techniques to resolve the symptoms of whiplash and allow the body's natural healing abilities to kick in.

What to Expect from Whiplash Treatment

The first step is to diagnose the condition by evaluating both recent experiences and comparing them with your symptoms. When a patient complains of unusual neck pain following an automobile accident, the chances are high that whiplash is the correct diagnosis. Once we have determined that you developed unusual neck pain after an auto accident or similar trauma, your chiropractor can then proceed to schedule chiropractic treatment. In most cases, treatments for whiplash will include:

• Manipulation of the affected area: Standard chiropractic treatment to help align the muscles, tendons, and vertebrae of the spine to reestablish natural channels for healing.
• Muscle relaxation: Using manipulation, massage, and other techniques, muscle relaxation in key areas can release pressure that sustains pain conditions after injury.
• Muscle stimulation: The opposite of relaxation, muscle stimulation can help reestablish supportive tensions that are needed to provide the natural integrity of healthy posture.
• Rehabilitative exercises: After a full assessment of the patient's condition, your chiropractor will develop and recommend targeted exercises designed to build muscle tone and dynamic integrity.
• Lifestyle and ergonomic changes: Finally, your chiropractor will work closely with you to develop lifestyle and ergonomic changes to support proper healing as you recover from your auto accident injury.

Contact Dr. Phillips Chiropractic Nutrition & Wellness in San Antonio, TX

Whiplash can be a very serious condition and should be examined at the earliest possible opportunity. Get in touch with Dr. Phillips Chiropractic Nutrition & Wellness today at (210) 545-1144 to learn more and schedule a consultation.