Why Didn't I Feel Whiplash Right Away?

Whiplash is a common injury from a car accident though many patients do not realize they have the injury until later. At Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center in San Rafael, CA, we want our patients to understand how whiplash works and why it is not always felt right away.

Whiplash happens when the spine is thrust forwards and then whipped back quickly. The cervical spine and the surrounding structures can become sprained, strained, or even misplaced. Whiplash is a very common injury to occur during a car accident. While sometimes the pain is felt right away, other times it can show up hours, days, weeks, or months after the accident. Why is this?

When the body goes through the trauma of a car accident, it releases endorphins as a natural painkiller. So, while some injuries may be obvious, like a cut or a broken bone, other injuries like whiplash stay hidden. It can stay hidden until the pain from other injuries is gone or healed.

This is why it is very important for a patient to have a chiropractic exam soon after a car accident. It is especially important to be done before any important decisions are made. We can determine if there is any hidden damage that will need to be corrected. If whiplash is left untreated, it can turn into chronic pain.

If you were recently in a car accident, make sure to schedule an appointment with us for a full examination. To schedule in our San Rafael, CA office, call us at (415) 721-7520 or visit our Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center website, www.summitchiro.net. 

Treat Your Neck Pain at Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center

The muscles that make up our necks are used constantly throughout the day, and when the movement of these muscles is inhibited, it can be incredibly frustrating and painful. Whether the pain is chronic or the result of a recent accident, patients shouldn’t try to tough out their neck pain.  At our practice in San Rafael, CA, Dr. Kent Carlomagno can treat your pain and improve your overall quality of life with chiropractic care.

Neck pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including trauma from an accident or unnecessary stress and strain on the muscles due to poor posture. Whether your neck pain is a result of spinal misalignment from daily activity or from an auto accident, we can help. Using his hands, Dr. Carlomagno will adjust your spine with quick movements that move the vertebrae back in place. This removes interference to your body’s natural healing ability and allows it to start functioning more efficiently. Additionally, chiropractic treatment can remove some of the strain placed on your neck muscles, alleviating any pain.

To find relief from pain, you can schedule an appointment at Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center by calling (415) 721-7520. For more information, please visit www.summitchiro.net.

Whiplash

Whiplash is a term applied to injuries that occur to the neck when it is whipped in one direction and then jerked in another. Although this injury is common during auto accidents, it can also be incredibly damaging. Many whiplash injuries involve sprains—which happen when the ligaments that support, protect and restrict vertebral movement are torn—and strains—which occur when muscles and tendons in the neck are stretched beyond their normal limits. Even the discs between vertebrae in the cervical spine can be torn with whiplash, resulting in disc herniation.

The most common symptoms of whiplash include pain and stiffness in the neck and headaches at the base of the skull, and these symptoms can last for weeks or months, and even years if left untreated. Here at Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center, Dr. Kent Carlomagno can provide quality chiropractic care to accelerate healing and ensure that your injury does not persist. With adjustments and soft-tissue treatment, he can help control your pain and reduce any muscle spasms.

If you’ve been in an automobile accident, our office in San Rafael, CA can ensure that your accident doesn’t cause you pain long after it’s over. Call (415) 721-7520 to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit www.summitchiro.net.

Auto Accidents

Auto accidents can be stressful, from dealing with insurance to taking your car to the mechanic to possibly missing work, and pain can often take a back seat to everything you have to deal with. However, seeking medical attention should always be a priority after an accident.

Auto accidents shake bodies up, and it is very likely that misalignment, subluxation or injury resulted from yours. When your body is jerked forward and backward quickly, whiplash, misalignment of the spine and tears to ligaments can occur, and if they are left untreated, these injuries can turn into chronic pain or lead to a worse injury down the line. Even if you feel minor pain after an accident, you should see a chiropractor, and here at Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center, Dr. Kent Carlomagno can restore your health and help you work your way back toward normalcy.

In addition to pain, the misalignment of your spine could also lead to loss of mobility, especially if you’re older. Chiropractic can increase your mobility, reduce your pain and decrease the chance of injuring yourself worse in the future. By correcting your alignment and treating the root cause of your injuries, your body’s overall health can be restored.

Car accidents are never planned and can be a major disruption in your life, but if you come to our office in San Rafael, CA, we can help you regain your health and get back on the path toward normal. Call (415) 721-7520 to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit www.summitchiro.net.  

Whiplash

Whiplash is an injury that occurs in a person's neck following a sudden acceleration-deceleration force that causes unrestrained, rapid forward and backward movement of the head and neck. This injury is commonly ignored or mistreated because patients do not always seek treatment following the event. Our staff and of course, Dr. Kent Carlomagno, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of whiplash injuries.

 

This condition can be very painful if left untreated. Fortunately, this is not a life threatening injury but it can lead to future disability. While most people involved in a car accident recover quickly without and chronic pain, some will experience symptoms for years after the injury. The most common symptoms associated with whiplash include:

• Pain or stiffness in the neck
• Headaches
• Shoulder pain
• Dizziness
• General weakness in the arms and neck

Immediately following an accident, patients should seek a consultation with Dr. Carlomagno. His extensive training in the field has provided him the opportunity to immediately diagnose and treat whiplash. Whiplash is often late-appearing, meaning the pain will get worse and worse as time passes. Whiplash is considered a soft-tissue injury, meaning there is no structural damage, just damage to the muscles, ligaments and tendons in the injured area. Whiplash is easily treatable through chiropractic care. Dr. Carlomagno will treat whiplash through various spinal manipulations, muscle relaxation or stimulation, exercise routines and lifestyle changes.

Auto Accident Injuries

We know that auto accidents can be stressful situations, not only do you have to deal with the damage to your vehicle, but you’re also dealing with insurance issues and a bevy of other distractions relating to the accident. Often times, people will forget to seek medical attention, especially if they are showing little or no symptoms. A large number of accident-related injuries are late-occurring and cause serious damage if left untreated. Seeking chiropractic care after an accident is the best preventative measure you can take. Dr. Kent Carlomagno has established a fantastic reputation amongst the San Rafael, CA community as the answer to auto accident injuries.

 

Chiropractic care is being hailed as the best option for patients suffering from injuries stemming from car accidents. Chiropractors treat the body as an entire system rather than treating only the injured area or prescribing medication as short-term fixes. Dr. Carlomagno has trained extensively in the treatment of auto accidents through spinal manipulation, muscle relaxation or stimulation techniques, various exercise routines and possible lifestyle changes. This full-service approach offers one of the only long-term, non-invasive healing approaches in the medical field.

 

Whiplash is the most common injury sustained during a car accident. When a body part, such as the neck, is unexpectedly thrown from one position to another beyond its normal limits, serious damage can occur. While whiplash is treatable, it is best to seek medical attention immediately as symptoms might not occur for days, weeks or even months. Beating the symptoms gives you the best chance of maintaining a healthy back and neck. Besides whiplash, Dr. Carlomagno also treats patients who sustain strains and tears that result from an accident. The treatment of muscles, nerves and connective tissues is essential for those hoping to make a full recovery. Chiropractors are specifically trained in the treatment of soft-tissue injuries and have become a go-to solution for patients suffering from the results of a car accident.

 

To learn more about chiropractic care for injuries sustained in an auto accident, visit www.summitchiro.net.