Did you know that car accidents at even at low speeds can lead to serious whiplash injuries? In fact, many Smithtown and Selden car accident victims mistakenly believe that since they have not sustained visible injuries that their bodies are fine. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

Even a minor fender bender can cause serious trauma to the musculoskeletal system. Whiplash injuries include upper back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines. Some patients may have difficulty concentrating or struggle to turn their head from side to side. Chiropractic care can help address these injuries while preventing more serious injuries from occurring.

Natural Pain Management for Whiplash Injuries from Car Accidents

At Block Chiropractic, we help patients safely recover from these injuries by treating the underlying cause for their pain. Rather than covering up neck pain with prescription painkillers, we use natural, non-invasive pain management treatments, including spinal adjustments to help bodies heal.

During a car accident, the force of impact can “whip” the neck backwards and forwards, abruptly forcing the cervical spine beyond its natural range of motion. This unnatural movement may cause a misalignment of the cervical spine, leading to chronic neck and back pain. Spinal adjustments are a safe, conservative and natural treatment that restores alignment to the spine.

Patients who have sustained a whiplash injury may also experience stiffness or soreness in their upper body, neck and shoulders. Our chiropractor will work with you to safely restore a full range of movement and flexibility to your body. Many of our patients benefit from gentle, corrective exercises that naturally complement our chiropractic adjustments.

If you are the victim of a car accident, don’t wait to seek treatment. The earlier a chiropractor can diagnose a whiplash injury, the more we can do to help you safely heal before pain compromises your ability to live an active life. Let our chiropractors and wellness team be your building Blocks to better health!

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