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If you were recently suffered from an auto injury, you may have suffered whiplash. Even if it seemed like a small fender bender, your body will have absorbed a significant shock during the accident and you may have lasting damage. Did you know whiplash can even occur in accidents that occur at 5 MPH? Whiplash is an injury that occurs when the head is quickly whipped or snapped back and forth. This can happen in a variety of ways but one of the leading causes comes from auto accidents.
After an accident, tell a healthcare professional about your symptoms, when they began, and any care already received. Neck pain, stiffness, headache, or arm symptoms can have different causes and need an individual assessment.
Seek urgent medical attention for severe pain, weakness, tingling, or difficulty walking after a neck injury. Do not wait for a routine chiropractic appointment when urgent care is needed.
At Acute Chiropractic, we review your history and examination before discussing care or referral. When suitable, options may include chiropractic care, rehabilitative exercise, or soft-tissue therapy. We explain potential benefits, risks, and alternatives. Recovery times and results vary; no combination is guaranteed to be the fastest route to recovery.
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We review symptoms, health history, and relevant movement during an assessment. Findings help guide recommendations and determine whether further evaluation or referral is needed.
Care is tailored to you — not a generic protocol. Based on your assessment, we build a plan that targets your condition with specific adjustments, mobilization, and corrective strategies.
When suitable after an assessment, chiropractic adjustments may be one option. We explain potential benefits, risks, and alternatives before care. Responses vary.
Beyond pain relief, we help you maintain wellness with guidance on movement, posture strategies, lifestyle habits, and follow-up care that supports long-term improvement.
Chiropractic care may be considered for some musculoskeletal symptoms after an accident. An assessment helps determine whether it is appropriate or whether another type of healthcare is needed. We discuss potential benefits, risks, and alternatives and review your response to care.
