Even though we haven’t had a whole lot of snow for snowmobiling, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, or other winter activities, it is still possible that you have suffered from acute whiplash injury during those few times you went out to participate in your favorite winter activities.
Acute whiplash injury is caused by a rapid change in the position of the head which imparts energy transfer to the structures of the cervical spine. A wide variety of symptoms may result to include cervical pain, headache, light headedness, tinnitus, jaw pain, or vision abnormalities.
While acute whiplash injury is most common during a vehicle accident, it can happen during a variety of activities. If you feel that you have suffered an acute whiplash injury, please contact Premier Health Chiropractors as soon as possible. Chiropractic care can help to reduce pain and symptoms, however, 24-70% of patients develop long term symptoms and as many as 16% becoming severely impaired. Whiplash is not life-threatening, but can be bothersome to those who are dealing with it.
If you have been involved in an accident this winter and are experiencing neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain and stiffness, dizziness, fatigue, jaw pain or arm pain, arm weakness, back pain, or visual disturbances and ringing in the ears, you may have whiplash. Contact Premier Health Chiropractors and x-rays will be performed. An MRI may also be necessary.
Chiropractic care and physical activity can provide great benefits during a whiplash injury, and lying around or becoming immobile may actually increase chances of developing chronic symptoms. Loss of range of motion can lead to increased pain and stiffness. Immobilization can cause muscle atrophy and decreased blood flow to the injured soft tissues. Physical therapy can be beneficial for patients with whiplash injury.
If you are suffering from an injury, contact Premier Health and see how chiropractic care can help you. Our chiropractors at Premier Health can help you to manage your symptoms through natural techniques such as chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, corrective exercises, massage therapy, therapeutic exercises, ice-heat therapy, muscle stimulation, nutritional counseling, sports chiropractic or Pilates.
There is still plenty of time left for outdoor winter activities, so get the help you need by contacting Premier Health. Get back to your favorite winter activities in no time.
To make an appointment with a chiropractor at Premier Health, please contact us to schedule your appointment. Premier Health can be the perfect solution for you!