If you have been dealing with neck pain, trouble turning your head or headaches following an auto accident or other jarring impact, then you may be suffering from a case of whiplash. This condition can seriously diminish your quality of life. But what is it really, and how can you get help for it?

First, consider that the neck is part of the spine -- it has vertebrae cushioned by vertebral discs just like the rest of your spinal column. Just as a slipped disc in your lumbar region can cause agonizing back pain and stiffness, so can a misaligned or herniated disc in your cervical spine turn out to be a major pain in the neck -- literally. Now, keep in mind that your skull sits on top of your cervical spine. When the body is subjected to a sharp impact with a lot of force behind it such as an auto collision, your skull goes flying forward and takes your neck with it. But when your shoulder harness catches your upper body, your head goes flying back again. This rebound effect, which has been compared to the lash of a whip, puts tremendous strain on your neck and can dislodge vertebrae, damage the discs, tear ligaments and strain muscles.

Time to Consult a West Manhattan Chiropractor!

Whether you need pain management help or you are wondering whether that car crash did some hidden damage, you should make your way to our clinic for an evaluation immediately. Here at Broadway Chiropractic and Wellness, our ability to adjust your vertebrae enables bulging discs to slip back into place while taking pressure off of soft tissues and nerves. We supplement our adjustment techniques with physiotherapy and massage therapy to help you recover quickly, safely and without surgery.

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