Even if you don't feel pain after an accident, you may still have been injured. The good news is a chiropractor on our team at Chiropractic of Bellevue in Bellevue, WA, can help detect injuries and help treat them early.

One of the most common injuries after an accident is whiplash. Thankfully, we can help treat this injury as well.

What Is Whiplash?

Whiplash is a neck injury that damages the muscles and tissues in your neck. Usually caused by a rear-end auto accident, whiplash can also result from falling, being attacked or punched, or even from playing sports.

Symptoms of Whiplash

If you have suffered whiplash, you may notice any combination of the following symptoms: pain in your neck, shoulders, or back, neck stiffness, limited mobility, tingling or numbness in your arms, headaches, dizziness and vertigo, blurred vision, loss of memory, fatigue, irritability, inability to sleep and ringing in the ears (tinnitus).

How We Can Help

Some doctors may believe if you are in pain, you need prescription medication. Medication, however, might only keep the pain at bay. What we do is seek get to the root of the problem so that we can hopefully get you longer lasting relief. 

First, we may do a limited physical exam and ask about specific details of the accident. We will also delve into your life by asking what you do for a living and what hobbies you have. We may ask about your activity, such as whether you are active or sedentary, and your diet. 

Once we have a good understanding of what is causing the pain and how your lifestyle might be affecting it, we can develop a holistic and natural treatment plan. This plan, which targets the injured areas, may include spinal adjustments to get your spine back in alignment, soft tissue work to help promote circulation and healing, and stretching and strengthening exercises to help support the injured area.

Get Auto Accident Injury Treatment, Whiplash Treatment, and Chiropractic Care from a Chiropractor Near You

Our main goal is to get you free of pain. If you live in Bellevue, WA, and are searching for an auto accident chiropractor near you, make an appointment with us today at Chiropractic of Bellevue. Call us at (425) 802-5432 for auto accident injury treatment, whiplash treatment, and chiropractic care from a chiropractor near you.