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Whiplash Treatment in Boston, MA, & Surrounding Areas

When the head and neck are forcefully jolted beyond their standard range of motion, you may experience an injury known as whiplash. While symptoms may not be visible, whiplash symptoms can be debilitating. That’s why Charles Street Family Chiropractic provides chiropractic treatment for whiplash injuries in Boston, MA, and surrounding areas. Schedule your appointment with our compassionate team for your whiplash treatment plan.

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What Is Whiplash?

Whiplash is synonymous with a neck sprain. This type of injury is sustained from sudden, forceful impact that causes the head to jolt back and forth or side-to-side. When this occurs, the ligaments and muscles may become overextended, leading to tears or sprains known as whiplash, which cause continuous discomfort and a limited range of motion.

The Impact of Whiplash

Whiplash injuries result from the head and neck moving violently. This compromises the soft tissues and muscles in the cervical spine, leading to restricted movement, relentless pain, and the potential for other unfavorable symptoms. Without proper intervention, these injuries can escalate into more complex conditions, causing long-term disabilities and discomfort.

Causes of Whiplash

Whiplash is caused by abrupt movements that throw the head back and forth or side to side. While these injuries can derive from many different factors, whiplash injuries are commonly associated with car accidents, including rear-end collisions, high-speed collisions, and even minor fender-benders. Other causes of whiplash include contact sports injuries, rollercoasters, or trip-and-fall accidents.

Understanding Signs of Whiplash

Whiplash symptoms are not always immediately apparent following an injury or accident. In fact, for many individuals, the signs of whiplash begin several days or even weeks after the incident occurs. In the days following the initial injury, the body will begin trying to repair itself, sparking the signs and symptoms of whiplash.

Whiplash Symptoms

Whiplash symptoms may vary depending on the severity of the injury. Common symptoms include:

  • Pain when turning the head forwards and backward or side-to-side
  • Stiffness, tightness, tenderness, and/or pain
  • Reduced range of motion
  • Muscle spasms
  • A knotted or hard sensation in the muscles
  • Headaches and/or nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
  • Blurred vision and/or dizziness
  • Trouble swallowing

Whiplash Treatment Options

Whiplash treatment options are limited as it often does not qualify for surgical intervention. As such, most doctors will treat whiplash symptoms using prescription pain medication or anti-inflammatories. Unfortunately, these modalities do not encourage sustainable improvements to the muscles or ligaments. In contrast, chiropractic care boasts a 93% success rate for patients navigating whiplash injuries.

Chiropractic Treatment for Whiplash Injuries

At Charles Street Family Chiropractic, we specialize in addressing the underlying cause of whiplash symptoms. Our chiropractic treatment for whiplash injuries in the neck is personalized according to the patient’s distinct symptoms and condition. Using a combination of chiropractic techniques, we alleviate pain, prevent further damage, and correct associated symptoms by stimulating the body’s natural healing process.

A Holistic Approach to Whiplash Relief

Our holistic approach to whiplash relief focuses on supporting the nervous system to encourage the body’s innate healing power. To achieve this, we may use one or a combination of chiropractic techniques, including:

  • Spinal adjustments
  • Massage therapy
  • Exercise and physical therapy
  • Tissue and muscle manipulation
  • Lifestyle modifications

Choose Charles Street Family Chiropractic

Invest in long-term comfort and unwavering pain relief with Charles Street Family Chiropractic. Our renowned experts leverage decades of experience to provide tailored chiropractic treatment for whiplash injuries in Boston, MA. With a patient-centric approach, we prioritize sustainable results without relying on invasive treatments or prescription medications.

Dr. Christopher Quigley is one of the top experts in Massachusetts when it comes to car crash injuries such as whiplash, and his office has performed over one million chiropractic adjustments. He is in his 34th year of practice and has kept hundreds of people out of surgery. In addition to corrective chiropractic care for conditions like whiplash, he is an expert in non-surgical spinal decompression and cold laser. His professional resume is over 40 pages long, and in addition to a certificate in chiropractic spinal trauma, Dr. Quigley has advanced credentials and qualifications from both chiropractic and medical universities. His qualifications include:

  • Primary Spine Care Qualified: Cleveland University, Kansas City
  • Trauma Team Qualified: Cleveland University, Kansas City
  • Neuroradiology Spine Fellowship: Academy of Chiropractic
  • Accident Reconstruction Credentialed: Cleveland University, Kansas City
  • MRI Interpretation Review Qualified: Jacobs School of Medicine
  • Expert Witness and Documentation Qualified: Cleveland University, Kansas City

Get Started With Chiropractic Treatment for Whiplash Injuries

You deserve to experience life without functional limitations. If whiplash pain is holding you back, look to Charles Street Family Chiropractic for chiropractic treatment for whiplash injuries in Boston, MA, and surrounding areas. To get started with a consultation today, contact our friendly team.