NUCCA Chiropractor for Personal and Whiplash Injury
The United States witnesses thousands of car accidents every day that result in injuries from whiplash to more traumatic injuries. As the sudden force of a car accident jolts the body, the natural response is to stiffen and brace for the impact. This often leads to further damage to the musculoskeletal structure. Whiplash injuries have been reported as a consequence of even minor car accidents causing significant pain linked to the spine.
Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of injuries that contribute to spinal misalignment and damage to the disc. Such accidents can also strain joints, tendons, and muscles in the neck, causing those affected to experience chronic pain. Early intervention, especially with treatments like upper cervical chiropractic care, can be pivotal in managing pain and preventing long-term complications. Upper cervical chiropractic care is an effective solution to restore spinal misalignment in the neck to alleviate pain resulting from auto accidents and related injuries.
NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago specializes in upper cervical chiropractic care for those who suffer from car accidents and whiplash injuries in both Chicago, Illinois, and the Northwest Suburbs. Our chiropractic care focuses on correcting spinal misalignment very precisely and gently using NUCCA chiropractic technique. This unique and gentle approach to realigning the upper cervical spine helps with alleviating pain and discomfort experienced after a car accident.
Car Accident and Whiplash Injuries
Even a minor car accident can cause injuries to your neck due to the sudden impact as your head and neck jolt forward and backward. The abrupt jerking motion that your body experiences upon impact can cause injuries to the neck and back, which can result in spinal misalignment. Such misalignments interfere with the central nervous system’s ability to communicate between the brain and the body effectively.
Whiplash, a common car accident injury, often impacts the upper cervical spine just at the base of the skull. When the atlas vertebra (C1) is out of alignment, it puts immense stress and pressure on the nerves that run from the spinal cord to the neck and back. This stress and pressure on the nerves prevent the body from restoring its optimal balance. The body begins to compensate for movement from other parts of the body, creating a destructive cascade of effects on the spine.
When people seek care for neck pain following a car accident, they often find medical care that focuses on managing the pain. Common treatments include over the counter and prescription pain medications, muscle relaxers, injections, and applying heat or cold to the neck, as well as exercises and physical therapy. Yet, when the root of the pain is a spinal misalignment, such approaches may not address the underlying issue.
Car Accident and Whiplash Injuries
At NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, we are dedicated to alleviating neck pain after a car accident with upper cervical chiropractic care. We specialize in providing upper cervical chiropractic adjustments to realign the atlas vertebra at the base of the skull. Addressing and correcting the atlas subluxation can significantly relieve the pressure and stress on the nerves causing pain and discomfort.
Our process starts with a comprehensive posture assessment and X-ray evaluation, which allows us to visualize the exact misalignment and determine the precise adjustments needed for correction. The NUCCA chiropractic adjustments are gentle and proven to effectively restore the head and neck alignment. We will then take follow-up X-rays to ensure that the correction is successful.
Call NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago
If a car accident has left you experiencing neck pain, upper cervical chiropractic care may be able to provide relief by correcting the misalignment of your spine caused by a car accident or whiplash injury. Give us a call at (224) 676-1920 to make an appointment for chiropractic care at our Chicago, IL location.
