Whiplash is one of the most common neck injuries in sudden-impact accidents. It’s common after a car wreck or a nasty fall, but however you suffered the overextension and tearing of neck muscles and tendons, you need professional care. Our Germantown, MD whiplash doctor treats the underlying injuries in your neck and cervical spine area to ease your pain and increase your range of movement. The team at Mid Atlantic Spinal Rehab & Chiropractic is ready to get you back to moving, pain-free. Call our clinic today for an appointment.
Whiplash Doctor Germantown, MD
Neck pain has several possible causes, from muscle strain due to poor posture or overuse of computers and other tech devices to arthritis and similar conditions. Neck pain is also one of the most common symptoms of whiplash. Whiplash, in turn, is one of the most common types of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident or similar high-impact injury.
Whiplash gets its name from the violent back-and-forth movement of the head in a sudden impact, like the cracking of a whip. The sudden flexion and extension of the head can overstrain the ligaments, muscles, vertebral discs, and intervertebral joints, sometimes causing damage to these soft tissues. Neck pain can develop after the accident, sometimes days later. Fortunately, many people recover with rest and proper care. Once it sets in, whiplash can cause headaches, dizziness, sleep disturbances, and cognitive issues, like difficulties with memory and concentration. Early attention and support can help promote recovery and ease symptoms.
You shouldn’t have to suffer with painful whiplash. With the help of our Germantown whiplash doctor, you may not have to. We follow a clear treatment process: first, we assess your injury and may immobilize your neck with a cervical collar for a few weeks to aid healing. Next, we may advise reduced physical activity (including work) and prescribe medications to reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation. As your neck improves, we introduce a regimen of physical therapy exercises to restore your range of motion. Throughout, we coordinate comprehensive whiplash therapy with your primary care physician to ensure your overall care plan is integrated and seamless.
Why Our Experience Matters In Treating Whiplash
Although whiplash is the general term for overextension injuries in the neck, everyone’s injuries are unique to their bodies. At Mid Atlantic Spinal Rehab & Chiropractic, we believe that your treatments should be, too. Our Germantown whiplash doctor creates the treatment plan that’s right for you.
- Same-day appointments available for soft tissue injury treatment
- Practice founder Dr. Marc Gulitz received an Advanced Certification of Competency from Dr. Arthur Croft’s Spine Research Institute of San Diego, a post-graduate seminar series focused on the research and science behind Whiplash
- Advanced chiropractic care for spinal cord injuries using state-of-the-art techniques
- Dr. Gulitz serves on the Board of the Maryland Chiropractic Association
- We have a 5-star rating on Google thanks to dozens of positive reviews
Don’t live with the chronic pain of whiplash. Start your recovery today by calling our clinic for an assessment.