Whiplash is a painful injury caused by low impact auto accidents or, sometimes, by an over-exuberant tackle in contact sports or assault.
If you have been in a low impact crash, you should consider immediately contacting a SE Portland chiropractor. Chiropractic care is the only treatment for whiplash and should be started as soon as possible for best results. This often means starting care before symptoms become obvious - which can take a few days after the incident. If possible, find a chiropractor that offers same day appointments for emergency care.
Most chiropractors focus primarily on chronic conditions and maintenance care, but a good chiropractor has the skills to deal with acute injuries. On top of that, as chiropractors are often the first line for treatment of whiplash and back pain after accidents, they often have the knowledge of how to file the right paperwork and deal with insurance companies or lawyers.
Traditional medicine can often do little for musculo-skeletal damage after accidents. Whiplash is particularly problematic - a doctor is likely to prescribe painkillers and rest. In some cases, they prescribe too much rest, and it becomes counterproductive. A chiropractor will help fix the muscle tears and sprains and sometimes misalignment of the upper spine that results from whiplash without drugs or downtime, and much more effectively. They can also help prevent the development of long-term injury, which can happen after severe whiplash.
After an accident, the only thing on your mind is recovery (and getting your car fixed). The right chiropractor can help you focus on getting better rather than who is going to pay for it, and provide therapies that can help restore you to health faster. They will also be honest about when they cannot help you and you may need a referral. Accident victims should make an appointment right away so that they can be looked at before things get worse.
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