11/29/2022
The snow is here Minnesota! Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that we see during these cold winter months. When the roads and sidewalks are icy and slick like today it's easy to find yourself in a tough situation. Whiplash can be caused by falls, athletic collisions, or car accidents and can be incredibly painful and disruptive to your everyday life. Whiplash occurs when the body is je**ed suddenly backward and then forward, causing the neck/upper back muscles, tendons, and ligaments to stretch beyond their normal range of motion. Symptoms of whiplash include neck pain and stiffness, headaches, shoulder pain or stiffness, dizziness, difficulty sleeping due to uncomfortable positions of the head or neck, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, blurred vision, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), irritability or depression. These symptoms may not become apparent until days after the injury has occurred.
At Elevate Chiropractic we take an approach that helps treat whiplash injuries by restoring balance to your bodyโs natural structure and alignment. Spinal manipulation and mobilization will help restore your spine's natural alignment promoting healthy nerve function to relieve your symptoms. We also provide electric stimulation, massage gun, and heat therapies to help further relax tight muscles caused by whiplash injuries. The goal is to restore balance so your muscles can heal on their own without relying on potentially addictive medications or surgery. By addressing muscle spasms directly rather than just treating symptoms with drugs or surgery, we can help ensure a safe return to normal activities after experiencing a whiplash injury. If you or someone you know experiences whiplash this winter make sure to stop in so we can help you enjoy all the great Minnesota winter activities pain free.
