Have you ever been in a car accident and felt okay at first, only to wake up the next day with intense neck pain? Did you brush it off, thinking it would go away on its own? Unfortunately, many people who have experienced whiplash injuries still experience pain weeks or months after the incident requiring them to seek neck pain relief in Winter Garden FL. 

Whiplash injuries can strike unexpectedly. One moment you're driving along, and the next, you're hit from behind, or you suddenly stop and are thrown forward, resulting in whiplash symptoms that can affect your mobility. 

The sudden force of impact can cause your head to jerk back and forth rapidly, damaging the ligaments, tendons, and muscles in your neck. Ignoring these symptoms and not seeking proper care can result in long-term pain and discomfort, but seeking proper care can make all the difference. Below are a few reasons you should not ignore this seemingly minor injury.

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Whiplash can result in severe symptoms

Apart from the pain and feeling sore in the neck area, you may also experience neck mobility issues when you don't address the pain. This can lead to less work productivity and limit you from doing what you love for months or even years. Here are some of the more severe health concerns following a whiplash injury:

#1. Upper Cervical misalignment

Whiplash injury can lead to misalignments. This is when your topmost spine bones, atlas, and axis, shift out of their proper alignment, which can lead to issues in your nervous system, reduced range of motion, and other health concerns. In addition, misalignments can cause interference in the communication of your body and brain, leading to distorted messages and poor responses from the brain. Upper cervical misalignments do not heal on their own and will need to be corrected by an Upper Cervical Chiropractor.

#2. Reduced or loss of neck mobility 

People who experience whiplash are no strangers to stiffness in the neck. But when whiplash is ignored, the stiffness can linger for a long time, affecting your neck mobility. In addition, your symptoms can cause your neck to not heal from swelling or inflammation properly.

#3. Vertigo

Patients who seek neck pain relief in Winter Garden FL linked to whiplash also complain about vertigo episodes. Unfortunately, this symptom can also threaten your safety, leading to falls or unwanted injuries that can add to your current whiplash injury. Therefore, you need to seek proper care when you notice signs of vertigo following physical trauma or an accident. 

#4. Chronic headache

You may think headaches are far too common. But chronic headaches can be bothersome to your daily routine. Whiplash injury can cause chronic headaches when taken for granted. The pain can radiate from the back of the upper neck to the base of the skull. In addition, a chronic headache often leads to other serious health problems such as dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and weakness.

You’re One Step Away From Lasting Neck Pain Relief in Winter Garden Fl

Upper Cervical Chiropractic care focuses on the alignment of your atlas and axis vertebrae. Through gentle and precise adjustments, your Upper Cervical Chiropractor can help restore the proper alignment of these bones, reducing nerve interference and improving communication between the body and brain.

Upper Cervical Care can be particularly effective in providing relief for those suffering from whiplash and other neck pain-causing injury. By addressing the underlying misalignments caused by the injury, an Upper Cervical Chiropractor can help reduce pain and stiffness, improve range of motion, and alleviate other symptoms such as vertigo and chronic headaches.

Additionally, Upper Cervical Care is non-invasive and drug-free, making it a safe and natural option for those seeking relief from whiplash and neck pain in Winter Garden FL. Patients who ensured whiplash can experience lasting relief and improved overall health and well-being through this natural method. Whiplash is a serious injury that should never be taken for granted. 

If you have been in a car accident, even from years ago, or experiencing whiplash symptoms, you can visit our office for an upper cervical assessment. Proper care can alleviate your pain, improve your range of motion, and reduce your risk of sustaining more injuries.

Book your appointment with Roe Family Chiropractic Upper Cervical Care in Winter Garden today!

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