When to Seek Auto Accident Injury Treatment in Plano for Whiplash 

Our Plano chiropractor treats common auto accident injuries, including whiplash. If you have neck pain after an auto accident, is it whiplash and when should you see a doctor of chiropractic? 

Whiplash is characterized by its delayed onset. You may feel fine in the impact of the crash, but notice that your neck feels stiff the following day -- or even weeks after the incident. 

Whiplash will not go away on its own, like pain from a pulled muscle. In fact, this type of neck pain will continue to get worse until you get it treated. Some patients experienced temporary disability as a result of whiplash, while others suffered anxiety and depression. 

By treating whiplash injuries early, you can decrease the time it takes to recover and regain mobility much faster than by taking the "wait and see" approach. For this reason, we recommend that you schedule auto accident injury treatment in Plano as soon as you feel symptoms, which include pain, stiffness, and lost range of motion in the neck. 

How Our Plano Chiropractor Treats Neck Pain After an Auto Accident 

We use cervical spine adjustments to relieve neck pain and restricted mobility characteristic of whiplash. Our Plano chiropractor may use the hands to make these adjustments or a small tool, such as the activator. No matter which tool we use, adjustments bring the neck back to alignment so your inflammation and pain subside. 

When your pain subsides, we will demonstrate neck stretches to help your neck stay loose. By stretching, you can participate in your recovery. 

Alongside chiropractic treatment, we'll pass along lifestyle tips that help you make a full recovery, with no use of potentially addictive pain medication. 

See a Chiropractor in Plano 

If you'd like to talk to our chiropractor in Plano about neck pain or anything else, we are here for you. Explore our website to learn more about our neck pain treatment methods, or call the clinic today at 972-608-4411 if you're ready to make an appointment.