Your neck has a very high concentration of muscles and tendons. Not only does this serve to support the weight of your head, but it allows your head to swivel side-to-side and up-and-down. Essentially, your neck is an intricate structure that provides full range of motion.
Unfortunately, this makes it particularly susceptible to injury, especially when exposed to high forces. Neck injuries are not uncommon, with roughly 3 million whiplash cases every year in the United States alone. From car accidents to sports injuries, there are numerous ways that the cervical spine and surrounding muscles can sustain damage.
Chiropractic care offers a gentle, non-intrusive solution for those who are seeking recovery. Rather than dialing into the injury as an isolated objective, our holistic approach to treatment takes your overall health into consideration. Your body is a complex system composed of multiple individual systems, all affecting one another. A neck injury can have consequences in the form of symptoms like headaches, blurred vision, numbness or tingling, dizziness, and insomnia. Here’s how we can help!
The first step in treating a neck injury is an initial assessment. X-rays, range of motions tests, and a medical history recap will provide a chiropractor with the information they need to begin. Every injury is different, so the patient will receive a personalized treatment plan with the necessary therapies to promote recovery.
Spinal manipulation, more commonly referred to as adjustment, is the most common of these therapies. The vertebrae in your neck make up the cervical spine, and these bones can be forced out of alignment during a high-velocity incident like an auto accident or sports injury. This can lead to decreased nerve function and even cause herniated discs. Chiropractors use a specialized adjustment table to aid in manually guiding the vertebrae back into place.
Physical and muscular therapies can also be an important part of the recovery process when it comes to neck injuries. These reduce tension and inflammation, and they promote strength and flexibility in the muscles that may have been negatively affected in the inciting incident. Chiropractors will often prescribe a set of stretches and exercises to continue the healing process at home between appointments.
Whiplash and other neck injuries may be painful, but don’t let them keep you down. Not only is chiropractic care the perfect solution for reducing pain and discomfort, but it can assist your body in healing quickly and correctly. Invest in yourself and your overall health. Schedule your free consultation with Wirth Chiropractic today, and let us help you get back to being you!
