A sudden movement of the neck causes whiplash. Often the result of a car accident, whiplash can severely damage the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and usually, the bones found in the neck. At impact, the vertebrae in your neck may become misaligned, eventually leading to severe pain and discomfort.

Many of our patients believe that whiplash will eventually treat itself. Unfortunately, this is often not the case. Without professional care from a South Tulsa Whiplash Chiropractor, whiplash can lead to more severe injuries such as chronic pain, ligament damage, depression, anxiety, arthritis, muscle spasms, muscle cramps, and even compression of the nerves in your neck.

While car accidents are the most common cause of whiplash, this type of injury can be caused by a wide range of events, including injuries while playing sports, diving from a high dive, heavy objects compressing the spine from the top of the head, falls that place excess stress on the neck, and more.

If you have experienced an accident or event that could have caused compression to your neck or spine, it is important to contact a South Tulsa Whiplash Chiropractor.