Whiplash
Definition
An injury to the soft tissues of the neck that occurs from
a sudden jerking or “whipping” of the head. This type
SYMPTOMS: of motion strains the muscles and the ligaments of the
neck beyond their normal range of motion. Whiplash
OFTEN, YOU FEEL PAIN AND often occurs when a vehicle stops suddenly in a car
STIFFNESS IN YOUR NECK FOR crash or is struck from behind. Either of these two
THE FIRST FEW DAYS FOLLOWING
A WHIPLASH INJURY. THEN, YOU actions causes things in the vehicle to be thrown
FEEL BETTER, BUT THE PAIN AND forward – including passengers. A seat belt will keep a
STIFFNESS MAY COME BACK person’s body from being thrown forward, but the head
SEVERAL DAYS LATER. THE
DISCOMFORT YOU FEEL MAY
may snap forward, then backward, causing a whiplash
INVOLVE SURROUNDING MUSCLE injury in the neck. In addition to car accidents,
GROUPS IN YOUR HEAD, CHEST, whiplash can be caused by roller coasters and other
SHOULDERS, AND ARMS.
amusement park rides, sports injuries, or being punched
NECK PAIN AND/OR STIFFNESS or shaken. (Whiplash is one of the hallmarks of shaken
baby syndrome).
BLURRED VISION
DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING
IRRITABILITY & FATIGUE
TREATMENT
DIZZINESS/PAIN BETWEEN THE
SHOULDER BLADES
Chiropractic care works on correcting
PAIN IN THE ARMS OR LEGS, complications and relieving pain associated with
FEET AND HANDS
whiplash injuries. To see if chiropractic may be
NAUSEA, RINGING IN THE EARS able to help you call (319) 447-1320 today for a
VERTIGO
complimentary consultation with Dr. Nathan
Broghammer.
NUMBNESS & TINGLING PAIN IN
THE JAW OR FACE
Broghammer Family Chiropractic (319) 447-1320
127-B Marion Blvd. Marion, IA 52302
broghammerchiro.com