Whiplash Relief in Portland

man exiting car after wreck A sudden jolt from a car accident can leave your neck stiff, painful, and unable to move normally—making even simple tasks like checking your blind spot while driving or looking down at your phone nearly impossible. Whiplash occurs when your head suddenly snaps forward and backward, causing strain to the delicate structures of your neck. Our team has years of expertise in addressing whiplash and other auto accident injuries.

How We Diagnose Whiplash

Our chiropractors take the time to really understand what happened in your accident and how you’re feeling. We’ll go over your symptoms in detail and run orthopedic tests to check your range of motion and identify any problem areas. If needed, we may recommend X-rays to get a clearer picture of your cervical spine. Whiplash often causes the natural curve in your neck to straighten as your muscles tense up, and imaging helps us see exactly what’s happening.

Effective Treatment Approaches

Treating whiplash takes a well-rounded approach. First, we focus on relaxing those tight, overactive muscles that are trying to guard the injury. Techniques like electric muscle stimulation and targeted massage help ease the tension. Once things start loosening up, we use gentle spinal adjustments to restore proper alignment and get your neck moving comfortably again.

As your symptoms start to ease, we might add cervical traction therapy to help restore your neck’s natural curve—an important step for long-term healing and preventing chronic issues. We tailor your treatment as you progress, gradually introducing more advanced techniques to support your recovery.

Gentle Options for Every Patient

Many patients worry about neck adjustments after experiencing whiplash. We understand these concerns completely. Our practice offers alternatives like the Activator® tool, which provides precise, low-force adjustments without manual manipulation.

Addressing Long-Standing Whiplash Effects

If whiplash isn’t treated properly, it can lead to ongoing issues. In chronic cases, the tension isn’t just in the surface muscles—it goes deeper. Over time, untreated whiplash can even speed up degenerative changes, sometimes showing up as osteoarthritis on scans. Fortunately, even long-term cases can improve with the right approach, and we’ve helped plenty of patients make a full recovery.

Take one of our patients, for example. She came to us after a serious car accident, wearing a neck collar and struggling with pain. But with consistent, targeted therapy over a few weeks, she fully recovered—no lingering pain, no loss of movement. And she’s not the only one. We’ve seen countless patients regain their mobility and feel like themselves again after dealing with whiplash.

Ready to Relieve Your Whiplash Pain?

Don’t allow whiplash to limit your life or potentially develop into chronic issues. Contact Woodstock Chiropractic today to schedule an evaluation. Our experienced team will develop a personalized treatment plan that gets you back to living comfortably.

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