Most people think of whiplash as something that happens during a bad car accident, but it can actually occur in many other situations as well. Sports, whether they're high-contact or no contact at all, can cause collisions with other players or with the ground that put a significant amount of strain on your back. When your body is moving in one direction and then suddenly stops or changes direction, you can experience symptoms of whiplash, which include neck pain and back pain. A visit to the chiropractor may be just what you need to get on the road to your sports injury rehab.Chiropractic Care Presents Effective Remedies for Whiplash
Recovering from your injury may take some time, but our Beverly Hills office is here to help. We can provide gentle, natural care to help your body mend itself, all without surgery or strong medications. For example, when you're experiencing neck pain, which is one of the most common symptoms, our chiropractor can perform spinal manipulation to bring the vertebrae back into place and spinal decompression to help the discs and nerves have the space they need.
In addition to moving your spine into its proper alignment, we can also help by instructing you in physical therapy activities to perform in our office and at home between appointments. These physical therapy activities help to strengthen your muscles again after they have been strained from your sports injury. You need strong muscles to hold your spine in the correct place, bringing lasting healing through sports injury rehab. When we provide a list of exercises, it's important to complete them on a regular basis to help your body heal and get stronger so you can get back out enjoying sports again.
The last thing we'll help with when you visit us is providing techniques to help you avoid similar injuries in the future. When your body is vulnerable while you're recovering, it's important that you protect it from repeat injuries.
How has chiropractic care helped you recover from sports injuries?