Whiplash Injury

Neck sprains and strains occur when the muscles and ligaments that support your spine are stretched too far or too hard, like a frayed rope. Symptoms can include neck pain or stiffness and tension headaches. Sprains involve the ligaments holding our bones together, whereas strains involve the muscle or tendons that move and support your neck.

Car accidents or injuries cause acute sprains and strains, but chronic injuries are triggered by bad posture, poor workstation setup, or repetitive movements.

Seeking early and appropriate treatment is critical to minimize your risk of ongoing pain and arthritis. Our providers will do a thorough evaluation and usually use myofascial release in addition to chiropractic manipulation. Treatment may include taking frequent breaks and avoiding heavy activity for a while.