Colorado Injury Rehab Blog
The Link Between Whiplash and Chronic Pain: What You Need to Know
Whiplash, which often happens after motor vehicle accidents, can cause long-lasting pain. This pain comes from injuries to muscles and ligaments and can make you feel pain more intensely. If not treated, it can turn into chronic pain. It is important to see a doctor quickly after an accident to get checked out with tests [...]
Whiplash and Mental Health: The Hidden Impact of Car Accidents on Our Emotions
Whiplash from car accidents can hurt more than just your body. It can also hurt your mind, causing problems like anxiety, depression, and sometimes PTSD. About 25% of people who survive car crashes feel very anxious, and if they don’t get help, it can lead to bigger problems later. When you go through something scary, [...]
When Should You Seek Medical Attention for a Possible Whiplash Injury?
If you think you might have whiplash, it’s important to seek medical attention, especially if you experience severe neck pain, limited movement, or persistent headaches. These symptoms may indicate injuries to the bones or muscles in your neck. Additionally, if you experience numbness, tingling, dizziness, or difficulty swallowing or breathing, seek immediate medical care. Vision [...]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Treat Your Whiplash Pain
Chiropractic care helps treat whiplash pain by focusing on how the spine is aligned and moves. Chiropractors are trained to make spinal adjustments that help the body heal naturally and reduce symptoms like neck stiffness, headaches, and muscle stiffness. This treatment of whiplash uses hands-on methods like myofascial release and special exercises to improve neck [...]
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Whiplash Injury
It's important to avoid some common mistakes to help you recover from a whiplash injury. If your neck hurts, don’t drive because it makes it hard to move your head and could cause an accident. Use your car mirrors carefully. Don’t rest too much because it can make your neck stiff. Do some gentle exercises [...]
Whiplash: Understanding the Causes and Symptoms
Whiplash is a neck injury that often happens in vehicular accidents, especially when someone hits you from behind. It causes your head to jerk back and forth quickly. This can harm the muscles and ligaments in your neck. Some people are more likely to get whiplash, like older adults, women, or those with past neck [...]
The Whiplash Recovery Timeline: What You Can Expect
Recovery from whiplash is different for everyone. How long it takes to heal depends on how bad the injury is and how well the treatment works. The whiplash recovery process happens in different stages. At first, you might feel neck pain and stiffness. Doctors usually suggest using ice, taking it easy, and taking medicine to [...]
Should I See a Chiropractor After an Auto Accident?
Seeing a chiropractor after a car accident can help you recover. Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and soft tissue therapies to reduce swelling, relieve pain, and improve movement. This treatment does not use drugs or surgery. It helps prevent long-term pain and scar tissue. Chiropractors are experts in treating injuries like whiplash and back pain, which [...]
Can Whiplash Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes?
Whiplash, caused by sudden movements of the neck, can lead to swollen lymph nodes. This happens because the injury causes inflammation and tissue damage. Lymph nodes, which help filter harmful substances and house immune cells, can swell as they respond to this inflammation or possible infections from the injury. If swollen lymph nodes persist after [...]
How Long Should You Go to a Chiropractor After an Auto Accident?
The length of time you need to see a chiropractor after a car accident depends on how bad your injuries are and how fast you heal. Most treatment plans last from a few weeks to several months. At first, you might need to visit 1-3 times a week. Chiropractic care helps with problems like whiplash, [...]