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Common Treatments for Whiplash

Have you recently been in a motor vehicle accident or otherwise had your head snapped back and forth? Don’t delay seeking a clinical examination. The symptoms of whiplash don’t always appear immediately, but they can be painful and debilitating when not treated early. At ChiroCareLA.com, we offer a variety of safe therapies that account for the individual needs of each patient, designed to not only alleviate symptoms, but aid the healing process.   Whiplash is sometimes referred to as Cervical Acceleration-Deceleration Syndrome or CAD, in reference to how it develops in the neck bones or “cervical spine.” When a person’s head is snapped back and forth, they may develop microtears in their neck tissues and the connecting tissue in their head and shoulders. This can cause a wide variety of symptoms, including soreness, shooting pain, instability, and swelling. The ligaments of the neck may be stretched, and swelling may compress the nerves exiting the cervical spine and traveling to the ...

The Cox Technic

The Cox Technic, also known as Flexion-Distraction, is one of the most effective and widely-used pieces of chiropractic equipment. It is a natural alternative to surgery and drugs and often provides quick relief. Dr. Alajajian and staff are proud to offer patients this route of chiropractic care, specifically for decompressing spinal nerves and treating spinal pain. The Cox Technic helps treat: Back, leg, neck, and arm pain Disc herniation Slipped disc Stenosis Tension and migraine headaches Radiculopathy Spondylolisthesis Degenerative disc disease Whiplash Osteoporosis Sciatica Sacro-iliac syndrome Facet syndrome Sprain and strain injuries Fibromyalgia Scoliosis Patients can start seeing improvement within three to four weeks of regular Flexion-Distraction visits. Such results include major pain relief, improved mobility, increased energy, fewer healthcare visits in the future, and improved sleep.  Dr. Alajajian and staff are located at 815 E Colorado Suite 250 in Glendale, CA 91205....

Whiplash

At Chiro Care LA, we encourage our patients who have been in an auto accident to see us. After an auto accident, you may experience pain soon after. You are likely to suffer pain in your head, neck, shoulder, and back area due to whiplash. Whiplash is the force that moves your neck backward and forward during accidents due to a vehicle collision. We advise our patients who have been in an accident to seek chiropractic care. When possible, we encourage our patients to look for signs whiplash including neck pain/stiffness, lower back pain, and blurred vision, ringing in the ears, headache, shoulder pain, and nausea. Our doctors are trained in Human Biomechanics to help diagnose and treat these symptoms. The benefit of chiropractic care is a pain-free approach that doesn’t involve painkillers and other medications. Our staff treats injuries through spinal realignment that takes pressure off of your nerves and provide pain relief. For any questions about the services we provide, please vis...