Risks of Not Receiving Treatment for Whiplash
If you were in an auto accident, injured on the job, or suffered a sports injury, you should seek chiropractic care right away. Signs and symptoms of injuries like whiplash often don’t show up until days or weeks after your accident. The sooner you visit our chiropractor at Skaggs Chiropractic for whiplash treatment in Joplin, the more likely you are to have a full, successful recovery. Here are some of the risks of not receiving swift whiplash treatment:
Chronic Headaches and Neck Pain
Two of the most common symptoms of whiplash are headaches and neck pain. If you receive chiropractic treatments like a spinal adjustment, therapeutic ultrasound, or laser therapy right away, you’re much less likely to suffer from permanent damage. However, if you delay treatment, the pain, inflammation, and other symptoms you’re experiencing can become chronic or even permanent.
Permanent Stiffness or Loss of Range of Motion in Your Neck
Another very common symptom of whiplash is neck stiffness and loss of range of motion in the neck. Chiropractic care like spinal adjustments, therapeutic exercises and stretches, and low-level laser therapy can reduce the inflammation in your neck that is causing stiffness. Over time, your chiropractor can alleviate your pain and restore range of motion in your neck.
Neurological Symptoms
Whiplash injuries also carry a risk of neurological symptoms. Some people with whiplash suffer from tinnitus, loss of hearing, and vertigo. Our chiropractor can perform diagnostic testing and imaging and do a neurological screening to evaluate the severity of your symptoms. He can then design a customized, non-invasive treatment plan that addresses your symptoms and lessens them, so you can get back to your normal life.
Loss of Work or Enjoyment of Activities
Another common side effect of untreated symptoms of whiplash is that eventually, you won’t be able to take part in many of your daily activities. You may have trouble sleeping, working, exercising, driving, playing sports, or enjoying your hobbies. Seeking chiropractic whiplash treatment right away can not only ease your symptoms, but significantly reduce the risk they will recur.
If Whiplash Symptoms are Affecting Your Daily Life, Call Us Today
If your whiplash symptoms are preventing you from living a happy, fulfilling life, call us at Skaggs Chiropractic today. Dr. Skaggs has extensive education, training, and experience in diagnosing and evaluating auto accident injuries like whiplash. He can design a customized chiropractic whiplash treatment plan that addresses your symptoms, health, needs, and lifestyle.
You can call us at (417) 624-4242 or schedule an appointment online to learn more.
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