An auto accident injury could happen to virtually anyone who drives throughout their adulthood. That is because virtually everyone who drives for several decades is destined to be in at least one car accident during a normal driving career. You might not cause it, but it still could cause you or your passengers to suffer injuries. Dr. Nicholas Biagioli is available to provide effective relief for any auto accident injuries.

An auto accident injury typically is very painful due to the trauma caused to soft tissue and bones. A combination of sprains, strains, and tears along with one or more broken bones could occur due to an auto accident. That all adds up to a lot of pain and likely some time away from work and your normal activities.

WHIPLASH INJURY

A whiplash injury is among the most common and most painful types of auto accident injuries. Whiplash happens when you are struck from behind or on the side. The energy from the impact causes the neck to act as a whip while your head violently bobs from the blow. The whip-like action causes a lot of soft tissue damage that in turn causes a lot of swelling and pain. Whiplash heals naturally while causing extreme pain whenever you try to move your neck.

How Chiropractors Treat Whiplash

• Spinal adjustments: Gentle, precise movements (or non-thrusting techniques) to realign restricted cervical joints.

• Soft tissue therapy: Therapeutic massage, myofascial release, or trigger point therapy to relieve hypertonic (overly tight) muscles.

• Rehabilitative exercise: Targeted stretching and resistance training to rebuild neck stability and correct movement patterns.

• Modalities: Initial use of ice or heat therapy to manage acute inflammation.