Whiplash
Rear-end collisions are the most frequent sort of vehicle accident - and many people do not realise they have been injured until weeks or even months later.
At a glance
- Why it gets missed
- Symptoms often appear weeks or months after the collision, and injuries at lower speeds are frequently not recognised.
- Why timing matters
- The sooner the spine is examined after an injury, the lower the chance of it becoming a long-term problem.
- One thing to check
- A headrest set too low turns an impact from behind into an acceleration point for your head. It takes seconds to correct.
Their severity varies enormously, and so does how quickly they are noticed. Many of the people involved in one do not become aware of their injuries until weeks, sometimes months, afterwards.
Injuries sustained at lower speeds are still frequently not recognised, despite a good deal of current evidence to the contrary. If you think you were hurt in an accident, it is worth assessing the potential severity properly rather than waiting to see.
Get your spine examined as soon as you can. The sooner you are checked and the necessary treatment starts, the less likely you are to develop long-term problems.
Adjust Your Headrest
Every motorist can take a precaution that lowers their risk, and this is the one most often neglected.
A headrest set too low acts as a pivot rather than a support. If you are struck from behind - even at 5 mph - your head can swing back considerably faster than it otherwise would, causing more damage. Making the adjustment takes a few seconds.
What Happens When You Come In
No GP referral, no obligation, and care built around what matters to you.
Book Directly
You do not need a referral from your GP. Chiropractic is a primary healthcare profession in the UK, so you can come straight to us - including evening and Saturday appointments.
Your First Consultation
We take your full medical history and examine you properly. Nothing is assumed from the spot that hurts, because the place you feel pain is rarely the place it starts.
A Diagnosis in Plain English
We explain what we have found and what is causing it, then recommend the most appropriate course of care for your symptoms, lifestyle and goals.
Chiropractic Care for Whiplash Injury
Whiplash is worth taking seriously. Left unchecked, an injury of this magnitude can cause problems for a long time - and because most people do not recognise it immediately, many need more intensive treatment by the time they seek help than they would have needed earlier.
93% of the 28 patients in a recent trial who received chiropractic care showed a significant improvement. Chiropractic treatment included spinal manipulation, PNF, and cryotherapy in the research study.
Treating a whiplash injury effectively depends on working with someone familiar with the injury and how to handle it. If you think you have been hurt, book an examination.
Questions we get asked
How long will it take for me to recover?
Recovery timelines vary depending on a number of factors. We take the time to understand your symptoms, lifestyle and goals before recommending the most appropriate course of care.
What is an adjustment?
An adjustment, also known as manipulation, is a specific technique used by chiropractors to improve the function of joints in the body and the nervous system. Misaligned joints cause stiffness, inflammation and pain; an adjustment realigns them so they can function properly.
Can I be referred to a chiropractor on the NHS?
Unfortunately, in our local area, chiropractic care is not available through the NHS.
Other conditions
We’ll take the time to find out what’s causing your problem and explain it clearly. Together we’ll make a plan to get you better, and keep you better.
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