Buckingham Whiplash Treatment

Many people are quick to write off whiplash as a minor injury. Yet, it’s anything but. BMC Public Health notes that whiplash patients can experience symptoms well into the future, sometimes years after the initial incident. If you’re experiencing whiplash, you may wonder what options you have for seeking treatment.

Since 1994, Specific Care Chiropractic has offered comprehensive treatment options to those suffering from soft tissue injuries. Our team offers Buckingham whiplash treatment in the aftermath of falls, collisions, and other injurious events. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (239) 369-9109.

Your Treatment Options After Suffering Whiplash in Buckingham

Our client-centered team offers treatment options tailor-made to reach your goals. You could benefit from one or a combination of the following:

Ultrasound Therapy

Ultrasonic therapy delivers painless sound waves into damaged tissue and muscle, promoting circulation. It also helps break down scar tissue and encourages healing from within.

Rehabilitative Therapy

After examining your whiplash injury, we may take a physiotherapeutic approach. With rehabilitative therapy, we use various equipment to alleviate your pain and build muscle. We have a specialized “Rehab Room” at our facility that’s outfitted to meet your needs.

Massages

Whiplash is when the muscles in the neck and shoulders get strained. By massaging these areas (either by hand or with a small instrument), we can promote circulation, heal damaged tissue, and relieve discomfort.

Chiropractic Adjustments

Your whiplash injury may have misaligned your spine. There’s a solution for this at our facility. We offer spinal manipulation that aims to better your posture and get your spine back into proper alignment. We can also use chiropractic techniques on other parts of the body, including your knees, shoulders, wrists, and arms.

Lifestyle Changes

While receiving treatment, some lifestyle changes can promote your recovery period. We may suggest that you:

• Refrain from heavy drinking
• Do stretching exercises at home
• Limit your caloric intake
• Refrain from strenuous activity (like heavy weightlifting)
• Take time off work or school

Your treatment plan is subject to change throughout our partnership. For instance, if you do not see results, we can modify your regimen so that it more accurately meets your needs. 

We Offer a Four-Phase Recovery Plan

Our team understands that some injuries never fully heal. Yet, we aim to help you reach maximum medical improvement, meaning your body heals to the best of its ability. While not everyone follows this trajectory, we’ve organized this process into four phases:

The Acute Phase (You First Visit Our Facility)

Here, you come to us with whiplash and want treatment. Our team aims to reduce your discomfort and pain through specialized methods, including those listed above.

The Rehab Phase (We Build Your Strength)

Once we’ve addressed your initial discomfort, we can start improving your range of motion and joint function. You’ll likely receive the bulk of your treatments in our Rehab Room. We may also supplement these exercises with massages. 

The Strengthening Phase (You Start Returning to “Normal”)

As you progress through treatment, you will start to feel like you did before suffering whiplash. To maintain this progress, you could undergo more intensive strengthening exercises, along with massages.

The Maximum Medical Improvement Phase

Once you reach this phase, your body has healed to the best possible extent. From here, we may recommend periodic follow-up appointments rather than visiting us on a set schedule. We hope that by the time you reach this point, you can return to your normal activities.

We Treat Whiplash Following These Situations in Buckingham

Patients often come to us after suffering whiplash due to:

• Traffic accidents, including those involving trucks, buses, cars, and bicycles
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Medical malpractice
• Nursing home abuse or neglect
• Assaults
• Sports-related accidents

Mayo Clinic reports that rear-end collisions are the leading cause of whiplash. You may come to us after suffering a similar incident. If you want to file a personal injury claim, we can provide the information needed to move your case forward. Supporting information may comprise your physician’s testimony, your lab test results, and invoices documenting your treatment’s cost.

How Do I Know If I Have Whiplash?

Our team can conduct a thorough assessment to diagnose your condition and render the necessary treatment. We may diagnose whiplash after listening to your story and measuring your pain levels. We may also perform a physical exam where a physician palpitates the affected area.

Symptoms of whiplash include:

• Radiating pain from your neck to your extremities
• A decreased range of motion in the neck
• Neck pain, discomfort, and stiffness
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

Whiplash can also cause mental health complications, including depression. We aim to restore your quality of life through a curated treatment plan just for you.

Listen to What Former Patients Share About Specific Care Chiropractic

Our whiplash injury team has faithfully served the residents of Southwest Florida for more than 20 years. In that time, some have shared these comments:

• “I have been a patient at “Specific Care Chiropractic” for the past five years! The doctors and technicians have not only taken care of my hurting neck & back they go out of their way to make you feel special!” –-Larry S.
• “The folks here are all great. They’re friendly, courteous, and respectful. They all seem to try to do whatever they can to make your experience as pleasant as possible. They have great communication and explain what they’re doing and why.” ––Tony S.
• “To Specific Care Staff, I want to thank each and every one of you for going the extra mile for me, Jessi you are good at your job making appointment and informing client’s, Dr. Riviera thank you for making me feel comfortable talking to you and listening to me. Thanks a lot guys.” ––Sandra H.

Connect With Our Whiplash Injury Physicians Today

You don’t have to struggle with the day-to-day burdens that whiplash inflicts on your life. You can partner with our team of chiropractic doctors who share your health and wellness goals. To learn more about moving forward, dial (239) 369-9109.