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What is Whiplash?

Beaverton Whiplash Treatment

At Unity Chiropractic & Wellness Center, our chiropractor, Dr. Kathy Cantwell, and her team of wellness professionals welcome everyone to our clinic to find healing and improve their overall health. We especially encourage those who have suffered an auto accident to enjoy the benefits of Beaverton whiplash treatment with our chiropractor and physical health specialists. 

Whiplash refers the injury which occurs when the neck hyperflexes and hyperextends in a whip-like motion when the body's motion is abruptly stopped or interrupted with another force. The most common cause of whiplash are rear end vehicle collisions. During a whiplash injury, the soft tissues in the neck including the tendons and muscles flex outside of their natural range of motions, spraining and straining the tissues. These types of injuries can be incurred in accidents at speeds as low as five miles per hour and can also be incurred during different types of accidents such as sports injuries, slips and falls, and more.

Whiplash

Healing Neck Pain, Auto Accident Injury, and More – The Natural Way

Whiplash – whether due to an auto accident injury or not – induces a myriad of symptoms. The most common include back, shoulder, and neck pain and stiffness; limited range of motion; pain, tingling, or numbness in the arms and shoulders; headaches; fatigue; and dizziness. In more severe cases, symptoms also include blurred vision, insomnia, irritability, and depression. 

Chiropractic adjustments and myofascial therapies applied in tandem provide a natural alternative to treatment with pain medications, both relieving pain and accelerating healing. Gentle chiropractic care restores patients' well being, reduces pain and scar tissue, and ensures a faster, more complete recovery. 

Start the Path to Whole Body Health with our Beaverton Chiropractor Today

If you have incurred a whiplash injury, we encourage you to contact our office at (503) 747-3388 to schedule an appointment with our Beaverton chiropractor, Dr. Kathy Cantwell today. If you are new to Unity Chiropractic & Wellness Center, be sure to ask about free consultations for new patients. 

Have you ever suffered whiplash or been in an auto accident?