Perhaps you were involved in a car accident, or maybe you sustained a sports injury. Whatever the cause, you now have whiplash. Also called a neck sprain or strain, whiplash is often the result of an abrupt backward and/or forward jerking motion of the neck, like the cracking of a whip. Quite often, the damaging movement occurs during back-end vehicle crashes.
Along with often injuring muscles and ligaments in the neck area, abrupt and forceful movements can also damage the intervertebral joints, discs and nerve roots. For the person suffering from whiplash, this can mean neck pain, headaches, vision problems and more.
Fortunately, relief may be available in the form of the torsional release technique. By incorporating this practice into your whiplash treatment plan, you may find relief from even your most challenging symptoms.
Trigger Points
Chiropractors and massage therapists believe that neck pain, like that experienced with whiplash, is often caused by areas called trigger points. Also known as muscle knots, these points will rear their ugly heads on some of the many muscles located in the neck. In fact, almost every muscle in the body is at risk for developing trigger points.
Along with whiplash, some of the other causes of the knots include muscle overuse, inflammation, trauma, infection and electrolyte imbalance. The trigger points can cause discomfort directly in the areas where they developed, or they can refer pain to other parts of the body.
The Torsional Release Technique
The torsional release technique is often used to treat trigger points. This practice includes using movement and pressure to eliminate the knots. Over time, you may find that this treatment reduces the pain and other symptoms associated with the trigger points.
Along with this technique, your chiropractor or massage therapist may also suggest other practices that may resolve your neck injury. For instance, your healthcare professional may recommend wearing a brace to prevent your neck from moving much. This stabilization can improve the pain, as well as potentially increase your range of motion over time.
Stretches, as well as low impact strength and flexibility training, increase the chances that your tendons, ligaments and discs heal completely.
We Can Help
Although common, whiplash is a painful condition that can prevent you from doing what you enjoy. With the help of Tieperman Health and Wellness, you may experience a full recovery. For whiplash treatment in Frisco, TX, give us a call at (214) 705-1799 today!
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Frisco TX Chiropractor | Tieperman Health & Wellness
8760 3rd St
Frisco, Texas 75034
214-705-1799