Whiplast type injuries may develop quickly, or then again may not show up for hours, days, weeks. Therefore, following even a minor accident, the kind where you just feel “shaken up”, a visit to the doctor of chiropractic is in order. A doctor of chiropractic will make a thorough examination, including the use of x-rays and clinical laboratory tests. Following evaluation, the chiropractor will make the necessary delicate spinal adjustments to correct any misalignment of vertebrae; also alleviating pinching of nerves or constriction of blood supply to the body. Do not put off an early visit to your doctor chiropractic following any accident! If you experience any of the following after any accident, you may have whiplash:

  • headaches, head and neck pains, stiff neck, muscle spasms
  • Restricted head motion
  • Equilibrium problems, loss of hearing, ringing in the ears
  • Experiencing eye strain
  • Feeling light-headed, excessively tired, or blacked out
  • Experiencing any neuralgia (nerve pain) or neuritis (nerve inflammation)
  • Cold hands or feet, or numbness of arms, hands, shoulders, feet or legs
  • Experiencing periods of unexplained depression, anxiety, irritability
  • Unable to concentrate, poor memory
  • Pains between the shoulders, low back pains, tremors, rapid heartbeat