Don’t let whiplash pain keep you from living your life—get treatment from the neck injury experts at New York Spine Specialist for a faster recovery.
More than 3 million people seek whiplash treatment annually in the United States, particularly after car accidents. However, a hard fall, a sports injury, or a physical assault can also cause the neck to move back and forth too rapidly, overextending the muscles. When this happens, it’s best to schedule help from a whiplash injury doctor in New Jersey or Long Island, NY, right away.
At New York Spine Specialist, you can expect help from an experienced whiplash doctor who knows how to treat whiplash safely, hasten your recovery, restore mobility, and alleviate your discomfort.
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With New York Spine Specialist, your treatment plan will depend on the extent of the whiplash and your most pressing symptoms. One popular image of whiplash includes neck braces, but medical professionals do not frequently recommend prolonged bracing as a treatment protocol. Additionally, very few patients require surgical treatment for their whiplash.
Sometimes, soft neck collars provide some stability as you restrict your neck and spine’s movement for a few days. However, more effective whiplash treatment options include the following:
With so many choices on offer, your whiplash doctor at New York Spine Specialist will carefully tailor your treatment plan to support a complete recovery without lingering effects.
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If you have whiplash, call New York Spine Specialist at (516) 355-0111 or schedule an appointment online (same-day appointments may be available). You’ll receive a thorough evaluation and treatment plan from caring and compassionate providers. Plus, our doctors accept most insurance plans, including workers’ compensation, no-fault, and PIP (personal injury protection).
This is a common neck injury. It happens when your neck jerks back and forth quickly and violently. Your spine bends past its normal range of motion. This can injure the vertebrae of your cervical spine. It can damage the supporting ligaments and muscles in your neck.
Anyone who has suffered whiplash should be x-rayed, to rule out possible fractures or breaks to the cervical (neck) region.
Once whiplash, neck strain, has been diagnosed, then the following treatment can be applied.
Rest, in the acute (immediate) phase, the first 48-72 hours. After this time joint mobility exercises can be introduced. It is important to keep the neck mobile. It is important these exercises are initially gentle and increased gradually to avoid further damage. If you our someone you know believes you have suffered whiplash, Please call to schedule an appointment so that one of our spine specialists can diagnose your injury.
How long it takes to recover from whiplash depends on the severity of your injury and how soon you seek help. Mild cases resolve within days, but severe whiplash may require several months to heal.
Yes, severe whiplash can lead to disability. Testing how far your neck can move after the accident can predict the likelihood of disability with over 90% accuracy. Pain levels and the presence of other symptoms are also good predictors of potential disability, so seek treatment immediately.
Yes, after receiving a diagnosis and whiplash treatment plan, you can treat whiplash at home with stretches, exercises, heat and ice, and medication on top of in-office therapy.
If you have car accident whiplash, prompt treatment from New York Spine Specialist could make all the difference to your recovery.
