Whiplash

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful back-and-forth movement of the head, most commonly resulting from rear-end automobile collisions. This rapid motion can damage the soft tissues, ligaments, and joints of the cervical spine, leading to symptoms such as neck pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and reduced range of motion. Symptoms may not appear immediately after the injury, sometimes taking hours or even days to develop, which is why early evaluation is important. Chiropractic care is one of the most effective treatments for whiplash, focusing on restoring proper cervical alignment, reducing inflammation, and promoting soft tissue healing. At Palmetto Spine and Pain, our chiropractors use gentle adjustment techniques specifically suited for whiplash injuries, along with therapeutic exercises and soft tissue therapy, to help patients recover fully and prevent long-term complications such as chronic neck pain or degenerative changes.