Warning Signs of Whiplash from Your Chiropractor in Redwood City, CA

Awender Chiropractic has been proudly serving Redwood City and the surrounding areas, providing quality chiropractor services since 1961. Here in our office, we have the resources, technology, and experience to treat any number of conditions related to the spine. However, one of the more common conditions we treat is that of whiplash.

Causes and Symptoms of Whiplash

Auto accidents are by far the most common cause of whiplash. When you're involved in an auto accident, your car is typically forced to a sudden stop upon impact. As a result, your body is thrown forward and stopped by your seatbelt. This can cause the ligaments and muscles around the spine to become strained. As a result, they may become very sore and stiff over the course of the next few days, even if you feel perfectly fine immediately after the accident.

Car accidents aren't the only potential cause of whiplash. Any incident that results in a sudden forward movement of the body can cause this condition. Some of the more common signs of whiplash to be on the lookout for include:

• sore/stiff neck and back
• sudden dizziness
• blurred vision

If you're experiencing any or all of the above symptoms, then you may be suffering from whiplash following your accident. However, you will want to have the diagnosis confirmed by a professional.

Chiropractic Treatment for Whiplash

The good news is that there are plenty of effective chiropractic treatment options for whiplash. Typically, in our office, we will recommend a combination of spinal adjustments and spinal decompression to help relieve your pain and reduce stiffness in your muscles. However, our team will always take the time to evaluate your specific condition and come up with a customized treatment plan to suit your needs.

Request an Appointment from Awender Chiropractic Today!

If you're suffering from pain following an accident and fear you may have whiplash, contact Awender Chiropractic today at (650) 366-1273 to request an appointment. Be sure to take advantage of our current new client special, too.

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