Pain-Med Free Even With Neck Pain
Whiplash is a common injury in auto collisions, but it can also happen from physical abuse or contact sports-related accidents. Two of the amost dangerous symptoms associated with whiplash are headache and neck pain; these could be signs your neck tissues have extended beyond their typical range of motion (hyperflexion or hyperextension) causing you intense pain if left untreated. According to Mayo Clinic, signs and symptoms usually develop within days after the injury. These include pain and loss of range of motion in the neck, shoulder/upper back pain, tingling or numbness in the arms, fatigue, and dizziness. After imaging tests to confirm the source of neck pain, your doctor will recommend a treatment plan depending on the extent of your injury. The goal of treatment is to control pain with over-the-counter medication or prescription medication for the severe type, restore normal range of motion through physical therapy and gentle exercises, and get you back to your normal activities.
Some doctors just prescribe powerful pain medications, but they are not addressing the root cause of pain. The medications will only mask the pain and lead to addiction and tolerance, which is another issue on its own. Stop the medications, and the pain will occur again. Pain medications are reliable, but chronic use is not good for the liver and kidneys. Some people already know the dangers of chronic use of pain medications, that’s why they want to stop taking medications as soon as possible and turn to alternative medicine.
If you’re one of those looking for a natural way to treat your neck pain, come see us at Apollo Chiropractic. We have been helping people in Holladay, Murray, Midvale, and Salt Lake City recover from whiplash and related injuries for years, and we can help you too! We offer a wide range of chiropractic services and other forms of treatment in one clinic, so you wouldn’t have to visit multiple locations for your injury and recovery treatment. These include massage therapy, physical therapy, disc decompression, back/neck pain remedy, sports injury recovery, chronic pain remedy, whiplash therapy, pregnancy chiropractic care, and concussion treatment.
How can Apollo Chiropractic help with whiplash treatment? A professional whiplash therapist will evaluate your spine and create an individualized plan for you, which may include the following:
- Hot and cold therapies
- Soft tissue massage
- Range of motion exercises
- Ultrasound
- Spine/neck/back adjustment
Remember that immediate chiropractic examination is essential. Don’t wait for months of no relief from pain medications before deciding to visit Apollo Chiropractic for neck pain treatment. Pills won’t heal inflamed tendons and ligaments, muscle relaxants won’t heal torn muscles, cervical collars won’t restore a graceful forward spinal curve, but spinal adjustments can restore proper position and motion, which leads to actual healing.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and let us help you get rid of your pain!