Whiplash Treatment in Santa Barbara

If you have recently been in a car accident in Santa Barbara, you may have a severe neck injury and not know it. When whiplash occurs, it can take days for the symptoms to appear. By that time, inflammation is already present, and your body has already started trying to heal itself, which can be problematic when it comes to whiplash.

When to see one of our Chiropractors for your Whiplash

Ideally, our chiropractors, Dr. Michael Hergenroether, Dr. Michael York, Dr. James Cochran and Dr. Justin Butler-Preceptee, would like you to schedule an appointment for an initial evaluation within 48 hours of your accident. This allows our chiropractors to examine you and determine if you have a neck injury prior to your experiencing any symptoms.

If it has been a while since your accident, you can still benefit from receiving chiropractic care for your whiplash symptoms. Whiplash is not an injury that easily heals on its own. Without treatment, you could experience severe headaches, dizziness and neck pain for months and even years after your accident.

Whiplash Treatment at Advanced Chiropractic Group

The first step to treating whiplash at Advanced Chiropractic Group involves performing a thorough examination to determine the extent of your neck injuries. Next, we work to lower your pain with chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy.

The second phase of treatment involves healing your whiplash while still providing you with pain relief services. This phase utilizes either manual or actuator adjustments and massage therapy. We may also recommend cold laser therapy and rehabilitative exercises.

The third and final phase of treatment involves helping you prevent future injuries to your neck and back. This phase typically involves receiving periodic adjustments so that your back and neck remain in their proper alignment. We may also make lifestyle suggestions and advise you on proper ergonomics.

Did you know that chiropractic care in Santa Barbara can heal your whiplash?