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5 Signs You May Have Whiplash After a Car Accident

Written By Levinson Chiropractic & Vax-D Therapy on October 22, 2022

woman with neck pain

If you’ve been in a car accident, one of the most common neck injuries is whiplash. People often think whiplash only happens if you’ve been hit in a rear-end collision, but whiplash can happen in any kind of car accident. At Levinson Chiropractic, we provide cutting-edge treatments for this injury. Our chiropractor, Dr. Helene Levinson, D.C., has successfully cared for many patients suffering with whiplash or other neck injuries, helping them reduce pain, increase their range of motion, and overcome other debilitating symptoms. 

Whiplash can be a devious condition, with symptoms sometimes not appearing until days or even weeks after an accident. Seeing a chiropractor right away after an accident can help head off the worst issues. After a car accident, the following symptoms may indicate you have whiplash:

Neck Pain and Stiffness 

Many types of neck injuries can cause pain and difficulty moving your head, but if you’ve been in a car accident and notice neck pain and stiffness, that could be whiplash. 

When you make an appointment with our chiropractor, we’ll carefully evaluate your condition to determine the cause of your issues.

Pain, Numbness, or Tingling in Your Neck, Shoulders, or Arms

Neck injuries like whiplash can impact nerves in the upper body. Patients may notice pain, or the pins-and-needles tingling and numbness that often signifies nerve damage.

Reduced Range of Motion in Your Neck

You may experience a reduced range of motion in your neck due to inflammation and damage to muscles or tendons. 

Frequent Headaches, Often Starting at the Base of the Skull

With whiplash, the muscles at the base of the skull are overextended. This can cause headaches that are focused around this area.

Cervical Vertigo, or Dizziness Upon Moving Your Neck

The neck injuries resulting from whiplash can cause dizziness when you move your neck. 

Patients in Atlanta or Sandy Springs who are looking for a chiropractor near them to treat cervical vertigo can make an appointment with Dr. Levinson for a thorough assessment and comprehensive treatment plan. 

Contact Levinson Chiropractic for Help with Neck Injuries

At Levinson Chiropractic in Sandy Springs, Georgia, we provide a range of chiropractic techniques and therapies to help reduce our patients’ painful symptoms from neck injuries like whiplash. We’ve been treating patients for over 30 years in the Atlanta and Sandy Springs areas, and we’re committed to providing high-quality chiropractic care that increases our patients’ health and well-being.

For more information, call our offices at (404) 257-0404, or contact us online.


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