Whiplash & Motor Vehicle Accident Injury care
Whiplash & Motor Vehicle Accident Injury & Chiropractic Care
Even a relatively minor vehicle collision can leave you with neck pain, upper back pain, headaches, stiffness, low back pain, or soreness that becomes more noticeable over the next few days.
We provide assessment and chiropractic care for patients experiencing whiplash and accident-related musculoskeletal injuries in southwest Winnipeg and surrounding communities.
Types of Whiplash & MVA injuries We Commonly See
Neck pain
Whiplash commonly affects the muscles, joints, and soft tissues of the neck, leading to pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, or soreness with turning the head. Symptoms may become more noticeable after sitting, driving, sleeping, or trying to return to normal daily activity
Headaches related to whiplash
Headaches after a motor vehicle accident often begin at the base of the skull and may spread into the temples, forehead, or behind the eyes. These symptoms can be related to irritation and tension through the neck and upper cervical region after a sudden acceleration-deceleration injury.
Mid Back Pain
The force of a collision can also irritate the joints, muscles, and supporting tissues of the upper and mid-back. This may cause aching, tightness, stiffness, or sharp discomfort between the shoulder blades, especially with twisting, reaching, sitting, or deep breathing.
Low Back Pain
Motor vehicle accidents can also strain the muscles, joints, and supporting structures of the low back, leading to aching, stiffness, spasm, or pain with bending, lifting, sitting, or getting up from a chair. In some cases, low back symptoms may not appear immediately and can become more noticeable in the days after the accident.
Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Book
Common Symptoms
How Chiropractic Care May Help
How Chiropractic Care May Help
- neck pain and stiffness
- headaches
- upper back or shoulder tension
- low back pain
- reduced range of motion
- muscle soreness
- pain with turning the head or sitting for long periods
No two injuries present exactly the same way. Some people mainly notice neck stiffness and headaches. Others feel pain through the upper back, shoulder blade region, or low back.
How Chiropractic Care May Help
How Chiropractic Care May Help
How Chiropractic Care May Help
Depending on your presentation, care may include:
- referral for imaging
- chiropractic adjustments or mobilization
- soft tissue treatment
- gentle mobility work
- exercise guidance
- strategies to improve function and activity tolerance during recovery
Your treatment plan is based on your symptoms, exam findings, and recovery goals.
When to Seek an Assessment
How Chiropractic Care May Help
When to Seek an Assessment
After a collision, symptoms do not always peak right away. An assessment helps document what you are feeling, determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate, and guide the next steps in your recovery.
Book an first visit to understand what may be contributing to your symptoms.