Whiplash Treatment Tucson

Whiplash is a common neck injury that affects millions of people every year. Many of our patients come to the Arizona Chiropractic and Spine Rehabilitation clinic to treat their whiplash after a car accident. Others complain about having whiplash during sports activities, falls, exercise injuries, or other impacts that force the neck to move rapidly.

Here are the benefits of undergoing whiplash treatment with Dr. Heaton:

• Get lasting relief
• Get treated without taking addictive pain relievers
• Prevent further injury without surgery

Why Whiplash Happens?

This injury happens after a forceful movement of the neck. It is a common injury sustained from a rear-end car crash, sports accident, physical abuse, or another type of trauma. This condition is often called a neck sprain or strain. In the worst cases, this injury can break the vertebrae, causing a risk of spinal cord damage. But many patients don’t seek treatment immediately after the collision or incident because they don’t feel anything.

Here are the common symptoms of whiplash:

• Neck pain
• Headaches
• Shoulder or upper back pain
• Tingling sensations
• Dizziness
• Jaw pain
• Fatigue

How Our Arizona Chiropractic and Spine Rehabilitation Clinic Helps Whiplash?

Dr. Heaton will diagnose your condition by examining you physically. You may also undergo a neurological exam. He will ask questions about your symptoms, medical history, and events that could have caused this condition.

The traditional treatment would include pain management pills and muscle relaxers. Unfortunately, they cause terrible side effects. At our Arizona chiropractic clinic, Dr. Heaton takes a holistic approach. It means that he doesn’t use surgical intervention or prescribe medications. Instead, he recommends the following natural alternative therapies:

• Chiropractic adjustments: This is done by moving the affected joint and positioning it back into its proper place. Our chiropractor applies a gentle thrust, so most patients feel little to no discomfort. If your injury caused a bulging disc, Dr. Heaton may employ a gentle spinal manipulation to ease the herniated disc.
• Muscle stimulation: This includes gentle stretches to the muscles. If your muscles are too tight, our chiropractor will apply a more vigorous stretch.
• Electrical stimulation: It involves painless currents to stimulate your injured neck muscles to reduce the pain and inflammation.

How Often to Visit Our Chiropractic Clinic in Tucson, AZ?

You should seek a chiropractic evaluation after a car accident, with or without symptoms. Our chiropractor will build a treatment plan customized for your situation. The number of sessions will depend on the following:

• Severity of your injury
• Age
• Health status
• Presence of additional injuries

To give your whiplash the best chance to heal quickly, you must be consistent in your treatment. This means that you have to visit our clinic for your treatment session as recommended.

Start Treating Your Whiplash

If you don’t treat your whiplash, it can lead to long-term symptoms. You may experience migraines, vertigo, stiffness, back pain, knee pain, numbness, or tingling in the hands or feet.

At Arizona Chiropractic and Spine Rehabilitation clinic, we don’t just treat your whiplash. We can also work with your insurance provider so you will be properly compensated for your injury. Book a consultation today to start your healing process. Call us at (520) 600-3300.