Chiropractic For Chronic Whiplash In Portland

Cervical Whiplash (CW) is an injury to the cervical spine and supporting structures( neck area) resulting from an acceleration-deceleration force, It can be from various impact mechanisms but most commonly noted as the result of a rear-end or side-impact motor vehicle collision (MVC) The rapid acceleration of the body with respect to the head results in a horizontalization with the neck.

It can also be associated with falls, violent collisions in contact sports, or diving.

Whiplash in Portland is also commonly referred to as a cervical sprain(injury to ligaments) or strain(injury to muscles).

When there is CW pain that goes for longer than 30 days, it is called chronic cervical whiplash.

The signs of CW may include:

• Pain, decreased range of motion, and tightness in the neck. The muscles may feel hard or knotted.
• Pain when rocking your head from side to side or backward and forward.
• Pain or stiffness when moving your head to look over each shoulder.
• Headaches at the base of the skull that radiate towards the forehead.

The treatment for Chronic CW is usually pain meds, muscle relaxants, if there are muscle spasms, maybe a foam collar and physical therapy for the lesser pain.

Surgeries if the tendons and muscles have had too much damage.

But, these don’t need to be the only solution. Especially when:

• Pain meds are only temporary relief
• Muscle relaxants are only active for a while, especially for chronic CW.
• Foam collar is restrictive and not great for when the whiplash continues for a very long period when there isn’t much healing being done.
• Physical therapy helps but not by much when it makes you work out your tendons, muscles but doesn’t accelerate your healing.
• Surgeries are expensive, invasive, not fit for people of all ages and health conditions, could relapse, could lead to an infection.

Besides, Why go to get a surgery done when you could heal just the same( with lesser recovery time than surgeries and more efficiently than physical therapy) with chiropractic care.

Chiropractic Care After An Auto Accident in Portland OR

Chiropractic care at North Portland Wellness Group is pain free, effective, not as expensive, and non-invasive.

Chiropractors commonly employ different chiropractic treatments for whiplash, often including:

• Specific spinal manipulation: The chiropractor identifies spinal joints that are damaged, restricted or show abnormal motion. BY thrusting,they will help restore motion to the joint. This gentle thrusting stretches soft tissue and stimulates the nervous system. This can be done without thrusting by Flexion- distraction technique or Instrument-assisted manipulation.
• Instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy: The Graston technique, which is an instrument-assisted technique used to treat injured soft tissues may be used.
• Manual joint stretching and resistance techniques: Muscle energy therapy is an example of manual joint therapy.
• Interferential electrical stimulation: This technique uses a low frequency electrical current to help stimulate muscles
• Ultrasound: Sends sound waves deep into muscle tissues. This creates a gentle heat that increases circulation.

These treatments all increase blood circulation, help decrease muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain in your neck, while promoting bodily self healing.

Portland Chiropractors know each person’s neck is unique and provide solutions specific to your neck, as well as suggest lifestyle and nutritional changes for better healing customized for you.

So, if you’ve been having Chronic CW symptoms, book an appointment with your nearest licensed Portland chiropractic office and whip that whiplash away.

Happy healing!