Neck Pain & Trauma (Whiplash)

“Whiplash injuries need not be the result of car accidents. A slip or fall can give you a whiplash-type injury and sudden movement, especially if repetitive, may cause injury as well. Normally, the joints at the back of your neck glide over each other and are self-lubricated but a whiplash injury forces them together, damaging the surrounding area, which includes nerves, muscles, ligaments and discs.

Damage from a whiplash-type injury can give a variety of symptoms including:

• Dizziness

• Light headedness

• Neck pain

• Headaches

• Arm pain

• Fatigue

• Poor concentration

“Treatment for these kinds of injuries involves often gentle, specific adjustments to your neck. This will decrease pain and restore normal movement to the area, aiming to ensure that each joint is working at its best.”

(Extracts from BCA Website - see Links page)

Because of the diverse amount of causes and implications with regard to neck pain and potential damage that may have been done in a neck trauma, we perform a thorough history taking and full examination (which often involves chiropractic, orthopaedic, neurological and postural assessments and may even involve us taking X-rays of you) at the Milton Keynes Chiropractic Clinic. Your first appointment will take approximately 1 hour. Please see the What Happens On My First Consultation? page of our website for full information of this consultation or call us to discuss an appointment.