Whiplash is a common injury sustained in an auto accident during a head-on collision or rear-end collision. At Papa Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, we provide various treatments to help alleviate any pain you may be experiencing. Whether you have neck pain, headaches, poor range of motion, numbness, or tingling, it's essential to seek treatment to prevent long-term effects.

Care for Whiplash

Whiplash can cause the muscles, ligaments, and tendons in your neck and cervical spine to overstretch. You might have neck pain, headaches, and difficulty turning your head. Our chiropractor will look at the alignment of your cervical spine and provide chiropractic adjustments to get the spine back into alignment. Electrical muscle stimulation may also be used to improve circulation and relax tight muscles, while ultrasound is commonly utilized to break up scar tissue. You might feel pain relief after your first session, but it's important to continue your treatments in order to heal. Once you start to recover from your injuries, your appointments will be less frequent. You might visit us once a month for maintenance once your symptoms are completely gone.

Stretching and Strengthening Exercises

Part of your recovery from whiplash will involve learning stretching and strengthening exercises to improve the function of your cervical spine. It is important to learn the exercise that you are taught and implement them into your routine between sessions. When you are consistent with the program, your body can heal quicker. The exercises should not be painful, however, if you experience any discomfort, make sure to let our chiropractors know. Your exercises are designed to help you slowly build strength and stretch the body in order to recover.

Contact us for an Appointment Today

If you have neck pain, back pain, or whiplash, let our team at Papa Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, help. After a thorough evaluation, we can develop a customized treatment plan to reduce your symptoms and improve your health. To schedule your appointment, call our Jupiter office at (561) 744-7373, Port St. Lucie location at (772) 337-1300, or Palm Beach Gardens office at (561) 630-9598 today.