Whiplash Carrollton, TX
- Rear-End Collision Injuries
- CRMA Ligament Analysis
- Staged, Gentle Care
Whiplash happens when your neck suddenly moves backward and forward. This movement injures your neck, causing various symptoms. This usually happens after a car crash or a fall. In Carrollton, TX, patients experiencing whiplash symptoms visit Dallas Spine Center to see Dr. Hoa Nguyen to relieve their pain.
Some symptoms of a whiplash injury may start right after an auto accident. Others may take at least 12 hours to show up. In some cases, it may take a few days before you feel the pain.
What Causes Whiplash
As mentioned, whiplash happens when your head goes back and forward in a sudden movement. It makes your neck compress or extend too quickly. As a result, it pushes the muscles, ligaments, and joints beyond what they are designed for. You may suffer from this condition after a car accident, especially a rear-end collision. If you’re playing contact sports, like football or rugby, you may be at high risk of this condition. Falls can also cause this painful condition.
Common Symptoms of Whiplash
The symptoms of whiplash can occur immediately after an accident. Or they can show up days or even weeks after you get injured. Here are the symptoms you must know:
- Stiffness and tenderness near the injured area
- Neck pain that spreads to your head, face, shoulder, or shoulder blade
- Swelling around the injury
- Headaches
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Tingling sensation in your neck, upper back, shoulders, or upper arms
How We Treat Whiplash
Whiplash is treated with the goal of reducing the pain by restoring your spinal alignment, reducing muscle tension, and relieving nerve pressure. In the early stages of treatment, you may undergo gentle chiropractic therapies. The first treatments may include the following options:
- TENS unit
- Hako-Med
- Shockwave therapy
- Red light therapy
- Spinal decompression
- Spinal manipulation
What to Expect at Your Visit
Chiropractic care is the most effective method to manage pain from whiplash. Your first visit will involve a thorough consultation. Our chiropractor will ask you detailed questions about your medical history. This is necessary to properly diagnose your condition. He may inquire about your pain level or its location. A physical examination is also included, as well as muscle testing. After Dr. Nguyen has fully examined you, he can properly confirm whether or not it’s whiplash. From there, he can provide you with a treatment plan. Your first treatment may start at your very first visit.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Hoa Nguyen?
Dr. Hoa Nguyen is one of the leading chiropractors in Texas. With over 20 years of chiropractic experience, Dr. Nguyen and his team offer a range of services. His patients choose him over other chiropractors because he thoroughly explains their options before making a recommendation. He doesn’t just guess the method to be used for treating whiplash or other conditions. Rather, he studies his patients completely, as a whole. In that way, he can provide the most appropriate care that works for the patient’s lifestyle. Furthermore, he re-evaluates the patient’s progress to know whether or not their treatment plan is working.
Let’s Find the Right Care for You
Still have questions about your symptoms or treatment options? Dr. Hoa Nguyen will listen to your concerns, assess your pain level and explain your options. Schedule your first visit at Dallas Spine Center to take the next step.