Whiplash Treatment & Whiplash Pain Relief
Call (618) 235-1500 :: Whiplash is a common car accident injury and is one of the most prevalent types of neck injuries we treat at Esquire Sports Medicine.
The team at Esquire Sports Medicine can quickly recognize the symptoms of whiplash and pain-relieving therapies can begin right away. The neck pain that accompanies whiplash often leads to many other issues when not treated promptly. These other issues include headaches, difficulty concentrating, and in some cases, vision problems. To avoid these additional complications, you must seek treatment with Dr. Brunkhorst immediately following a car accident.
What Causes Whiplash?
Car accidents are the most common cause of whiplash, even mild fender benders. When a vehicle is hit from behind, the head is thrust forward and backward in a rapid movement, straining the sensitive ligaments in the neck. The pain and symptoms of whiplash may not be apparent right away; this is why you must seek our help right after a car accident so that we can identify the problem and begin pain-relieving treatment.
Diagnosing Whiplash
Dr. Brunkhorst will need a detailed description of the car accident and the symptoms you are currently experiencing. He will look for signs of neck pain and stiffness, dizziness, lower back pain, and pain in the shoulder or between the shoulder blades. Once he diagnoses your problem as whiplash, treatment will begin right away so that the symptoms do not worsen. In some cases, an MRI will be needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment for Whiplash
There are a variety of treatment methods that the medical staff at Esquire Sports Medicine may recommend. They will determine the one that is most effective for you. These treatment methods include:
- Cold Laser Therapy – Dr. Brunkhorst has found that the muscle stimulation achieved with cold laser therapy is effective at relieving the pain of whiplash and its various symptoms.
- Spinal Manipulation – Chiropractic manipulation may be applied to restore flexibility and reduce pain patterns.
- Exercise Therapy – Exercise therapy is a critical part of all of the pain-relieving treatments administered at Esquire. By working with an expert in pain management, a light regimen of exercise will be employed to restore mobility to the neck.
At Esquire Sports Medicine, whiplash caused by a car accident or sports injury is one of the specialties. We have developed fast and effective methods of treating the condition, along with the pain that accompanies it. Call after being involved in an accident so that we can assess your situation and begin a whiplash pain treatment plan before other painful symptoms develop.
Call Esquire Sports Medicine Today
If you have suffered an injury at work, in a car accident, or when playing sports, you can depend on us to successfully manage your recovery.