Treatment for Whiplash
A Common Injury After Car Accidents or Other Traumatic Incidents
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries caused by car accidents in Florida. During impact, the head and neck typically experience violent movement (going back and forth during the collision). This can cause significant damage in the neck, what is most often referred to as whiplash.
While this injury can occur in any type of car accident, rear end collisions are the leading culprit. Dr. Wilson treats many patients with whiplash in Hillsborough. Most people have only experienced soft-tissue damage, but the neck could get hyperextended enough to get a bulging or a herniated disc.
There are plenty of reasons to visit your local chiropractor if you are suffering from the symptoms of whiplash. Epic Chiropractic and Wellness has two clinics in Brandon and Gibsonton. FL.
Why is it called Whiplash?
A car collision (even at slow speeds) can put the body through a tremendous amount of trauma. This often throws head back and forth quickly as the vehicle comes to an unexpected and abrupt stop. This motion causes the ligaments in your neck to stretch, similar to what happens with a whip. The blood vessels as well as the nerves stretch with the ligaments. So this hyperflexion and hyperextension is similar to how a whip crackles.
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PIP Covers Chiropractic Treatment in Florida
Being in a car accident, your insurance provides benefits in the form of Personal Injury Protection or PIP for short. This insurance coverage is mandatory for all drivers in Florida. PIP Insurance is used specifically for people who have been involved in a car accident to get treated for potential injuries.
If you did get into a car accident in Brandon or Gibsonton, it is best to go see a qualified auto accident physician. Consultations begin with a diagnostic examination and Dr. Wilson can also adjust your spine. If there are whiplash symptoms are present, Dr. Wilson will address that first.
Since PIP insurance is there for you to seek medical treatment after your car accident, why not put it to use? Your PIP benefits will pay your medical bills up to $10,000. Come see Dr. Wilson at Epic Chiropractic and Wellness. Even if there is nothing wrong, it is always a good idea to get adjusted for your health!
How Chiropractors Treat Whiplash
Dr. Matt Wilson has been treating patients with whiplash for the last decade. It’s recommended that you go see a chiropractor after a car accident even if you aren’t experiencing whiplash symptoms. The symptoms of a whiplash injury can mask itself for as long as 24 hours.
The sooner you make an appointment with Dr. Wilson, the easier it is to treat your whiplash. Some patients that skip going to a chiropractor can experience pain for several months or years after their accident.
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With over a decade of experience treating whiplash and other injuries, Dr. Wilson can develop a chiropractic care plan to match your needs and schedule.
Are you tired of relying on pain medication to get through the day? It’s time to take better care of your spine and schedule a consultation with Dr. Matt Wilson at Epic Chiropractic and Wellness. With convenient locations in both Brandon and Gibsonton, Florida, we can get your health back in check!