A forceful neck injury

Whiplash is a powerful force. Like the sudden, sharp snap of a whip, it hurls your head backwards (hyperextension) and forward (hyperflexion), injuring your neck. A car accident, sports injury, or simply a push from behind can all cause a whiplash injury. You can also have "hidden whiplash," since symptoms don't always appear right away.

Chiropractors are spine specialists uniquely trained to diagnose and treat whiplash, relieve its symptoms, and help prevent more serious injures from developing. It takes time to heal a whiplash injury, but with early diagnosis and treatment, your doctor of chiropractic can help correct your spinal problem, speed your healing, and relieve your pain and stiffness. Self-care also helps to heal your neck and can act like an insurance policy for a healthier neck in the future.