According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), nearly 2 million insurance claims are filed each year in the United States for whiplash injuries. About 10 percent of these injuries are serious enough to cause long-term health problems. Whiplash describes a broad class of injuries to the head, neck, and spine that can result from an auto accident as well as from a roller coaster accident, airplane turbulence, and even falls. Injury occurs when the head is abruptly jerked backwards and forwards, as happens in a rear-end collision.

Such neck injuries may start out with only mild pain, but can develop into chronic conditions if left untreated. Headaches, back pain, tingling of the arms and shoulders, and even blurred vision are all symptoms of a neck injury like whiplash.

Treating Whiplash at CK Chiropractic Center

Fortunately, there are ways to treat auto accident injuries without expensive surgery and potentially hazardous prescription drugs. Our San Diego chiropractor is experienced in treating neck pain and injuries from auto accidents. We use a total wellness approach to healing. This includes chiropractic care to readjust the alignment of your spine, massage therapy to reduce inflammation and to restore good circulation, corrective exercises to build up the muscles that support the neck and back, and lifestyle coaching, to make sure things like the shoes you wear or the chair you use at work don't get in the way of your healing. 

You don't have to resign yourself to pain after an accident. Our San Diego clinic can help you to live a pain-free life again. If you have recently been involved in a car accident, whether you are suffering pain or not, we encourage you to come in for an examination. 

Have you recently been treated for back or neck pain, either by a chiropractor or by a medical doctor? Did the treatment help you manage your pain? Share your experiences with our readers by leaving a comment below.