How to Prevent Whiplash After a Car Accident
 

Every year, thousands of Americans get injured in car accidents. One of the most common injuries sustained is a condition known as whiplash. Whiplash occurs when a person's head suddenly jerks forward or back, causing injury to the structures within the neck. Typically, the muscles, tendons, and ligaments within the neck are damaged as a result of the whiplash injury. 

Other symptoms that may occur with whiplash include headaches and dizziness. 

Whiplash Prevention in Bellevue

Prevention is an important part of maintaining spine health. One of the best ways to prevent whiplash is to practice exercises that improve the strength and endurance of your neck and shoulder muscles (a chiropractor can help with this). 

It's also important that your tasks of daily living, whether at work, in sports, or at home, are performed safely. Ensuring proper posture and avoiding excessive repetitive movements will help reduce strain on your neck and back. 

As soon as you've been medically cleared, it's important to consult with a doctor of chiropractic as soon as possible following a car accident. Often, a person may not feel any pain until days or even weeks following an accident, after the pain-numbing effects of the hormone adrenaline---which spikes during a traumatic event--subsides. But if a person waits to seek chiropractic care only after they begin to experience pain, then it could mean that the injury has become more severe. 

Of course, it's not always possible to stop whiplash from developing following a car accident. Fortunately, whiplash is very treatable, especially if detected early. At Chiropractic of Bellevue, we offer comprehensive chiropractic care for whiplash includes:

• Spinal adjustments and joint mobilizations
• Massage
• Acupuncture
• Drug-free pain relieving modalities, including TENS 
• Corrective postural exercises
• Workspace modification and patient education on proper body mechanics

 Stop by Chiropractor of Bellevue Today!

Are you suffering from whiplash? Have you recently been in an accident and are you questioning how you can prevent whiplash from occurring? I'm here to help. Call Chiropractic of Bellevue today to schedule an appointment. 

- Dr. Edward Owens D.C.