Sudden movement of the head backward, forward, or sideways can cause injuries to the neck. This is often called “whiplash.” This creates an instability in the spine and soft tissue that contributes to headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, low back problems, pain in the shoulders, arms and hands, and a reduced ability to turn and bend. Your body will attempt to adapt and symptoms may not appear until weeks or months later.
Your chiropractor will use specific adjustments to help normalize your spines function. If caught early, the resulting inflammation and scar tissue damage can be minimized.
See your chiropractor before deciding on pain medication or surgery.