Suffered Whiplash in a Car Accident? You’re Not Alone
Imagine this: You’re stopped at a red light when suddenly, BAM! You’re rear-ended. Your head snaps back, and you might not even realize the damage done. Many people experience whiplash injuries each year. Most car accidents in Bothell are rear end collisions each of which vary in severity. Many of our patients that are involved in rear-end collisions don’t even realize they have received injuries until weeks or months post-impact. Their medical doctors do not always acknowledge injuries that occur at lower speeds but research today says differently. If you have been injured in an accident, our Bothell Chiropractic Clinic can help you understand the options that you have.
To have success with a whiplash injury, it’s important to work with a provider that understands the problem. The Doctors at Corner on Wellness Chiropractic Center are trained for these types of injuries, so if you have recently been injured it’s important to get your spine checked as soon as possible. The sooner that you start care the less chance you have of developing long term problems.
Auto Injuries Whiplash in Bothell
Whiplash injuries are a serious matter. The results can be devastating if an injury of this caliber is left untreated. What’s unfortunate, is that most people don’t even realize they are injured until long after the accident. By the time many people realize they are in need of help, their problems have escalated to a much greater condition.
Injuries tend to be more significant when your headrest is positioned too low. In the instance where your headrest is positioned too low it can act as an acceleration point when you are hit from behind. A 5 mph impact can result in your head whipping back at a much higher rate of speed causing greater injury.
Statistically, significant improvement was noted for 93% of the 28 patients studied in the Woodward study while under chiropractic care. In the research study chiropractic care consisted of spinal manipulation, PNF, and cryotherapy. Many of the patients were treated prior to the study with NSAIDS, soft collars and physiotherapy.
Chiropractic care is an effective modality for patients that have been injured in motor vehicle accidents. The study mentioned earlier was able to clearly document the success and experience most chiropractors see in clinical practice. Many people experience headaches, neck pain, dizziness, and even numbness or tingling after a car accident, even if the impact seems minor. These symptoms often respond very well to chiropractic care.
The Doctors at Corner on Wellness Chiropractic Center in Bothell are your local whiplash experts with over a combined 50 years of experience. Call today to see if chiropractic care can help you.