Car Accident & Whiplash Injuries
The most well known car accident injury is whiplash which typically comes from a rear-end collision, but can also come from a side collision, front-end collision or even a sports injury. With whiplash injury in Lee's Summit, Blue Springs or Kansas City, MO the person has rapid “back and forth” movement of the neck causing it to “whip”. When this happens the ligaments and muscles surrounding the spine become rapidly stretched resulting in injury. This injury can cause spinal joints to become misaligned and the spine may become curved in the opposite direction of normal if the whiplash is severe enough. When this happens it can lead to acute post-traumatic headaches, neck and back pain. If this acute injury is left untreated it can result in long-term chronic headaches or migraines, neck and upper back pain and eventual disability due to the chronicity of the pain. Getting evaluated by a physician is important, but just stretching, resting, icing and taking medication doesn’t complete your ability to heal. It helps to temporarily alleviate the pain which is great, but your joints, ligaments and muscles must be restored back to there normal position for it to heal properly.
That’s why we recommend getting evaluated by Dr. Curtis Reinkemeyer in Lee’s Summit for whiplash, acute post-traumatic headaches, neck pain and back pain because he has many years of experience treating car accident injury patients and has worked with many attorneys. This will allow you the best chances of getting back to the person you were prior to the car accident. We also follow the Croft Guidelines for whiplash treatment for car accident injuries, so you get the care you need, but not unnecessarily treated longer than you need to be.
Don’t let your injuries from a car accident turn into chronic debilitating pain.
It only takes 5.97 mph of velocity to initiate tissue and structural damage, any increase in velocity equates to more damage.
I always tell patients that were injured in a car accident that if it was able to bend the metal of your vehicle then that same force transpired through your body, which is mostly soft tissue. So don't just settle with your pain, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms of whiplash in Lee's Summit, Blue Springs or Kansas City, MO; then you should get evaluated by us to receive the proper whiplash treatment.
Common Symptoms of Whiplash:
neck pain and stiffness
neck sprain/strain
caused by sudden unguarded movement, usually with a trauma
increased pain with movement of your neck
decreased range of motion of your neck
headaches that start at the base of your head
tenderness, pain or weakness in the neck, shoulders, arms or upper back
numbness or tingling in the arms or hands
low back sprain/strain
caused by sudden unguarded movement, usually with a trauma
fatigue
irritability
sleep disturbances or difficulty sleeping
dizziness
blurred vision
ringing in the ears, tinnitus
difficulty concentrating, focusing or remembering things
feelings of depression
The reason you should get evaluated and treated by us:
It will improve your chances of a full recovery from your injuries
It will help to prevent chronic recurring problems as a result of the injuries
It will help to prevent long-term disability
We have helped over 1,260 personal injury patients get relief from their injuries (approximately 31,500 patient visits)
We work with many car accident and whiplash attorneys in Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, and Kansas City, MO area so you can get the whiplash treatment you need
How can we help you?
We will take a thorough history, perform an examination and; if necessary, diagnostic imaging to complement a proper diagnosis of whiplash
We will check the mobility of your joints in the area of concern for proper function
We will check for any soft tissue or muscular adhesions that may also be a contributing factor
We will then discuss the possible whiplash treatment options if you are a candidate for chiropractic care
The only way to know if you are a candidate for chiropractic care is to give us a call and schedule your consultation!
