Whiplash Treatment · Swansea, Illinois · Metro East
Whiplash treatment after a car accident in Metro East Illinois
Whiplash is the most common injury from car accidents — and one of the most frequently undertreated. Metro East Injury Centers provides chiropractic and physical therapy care for whiplash in Swansea, IL. We work on a lien for qualifying auto accident cases.
What is whiplash?
Whiplash is a cervical soft tissue injury caused by the rapid back-and-forth movement of the head and neck during a collision. It affects the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and discs of the cervical spine — often producing pain, stiffness, and neurological symptoms that may not fully develop until 24 to 72 hours after the accident.
Whiplash is frequently dismissed as a minor injury, but untreated whiplash can lead to chronic neck pain, headaches, and long-term dysfunction. Early evaluation and treatment significantly improves outcomes.
Neck pain and stiffness
Pain, tightness, and reduced range of motion in the neck and upper back — often worse in the first few days after the accident.
Headaches
Post-traumatic headaches beginning at the base of the skull — a common symptom of cervical soft tissue injury after a collision.
Radiating symptoms
Numbness, tingling, or pain into the shoulders, arms, or hands — indicating nerve involvement from disc or soft tissue compression.
How we treat whiplash
Dr. Brunkhorst’s treatment approach for whiplash addresses both the structural and soft tissue components of the injury — restoring cervical joint mobility while reducing muscle spasm and soft tissue dysfunction.
Chiropractic adjustment
Cervical manipulation to restore proper joint motion and reduce nerve irritation from accident-related cervical dysfunction.
Soft tissue mobilization
Myofascial release and soft tissue techniques targeting the muscle spasm and fascial restrictions that accompany cervical whiplash.
Mechanical traction
Cervical decompression for disc involvement — effective when whiplash includes radiating symptoms into the arms or hands.
Class 4 laser therapy
Accelerates soft tissue healing and reduces inflammation in the cervical region — particularly beneficial in the acute phase after injury.
Injured in a car accident? We work on a lien for qualifying auto accident cases — your care is billed through your injury claim, not your insurance or your wallet. Most patients pay $0 out of pocket. Call (618) 235-1500 to schedule your evaluation.
Whiplash after an accident? Call us today.
Metro East Injury Centers · 11 Executive Woods Court, Swansea, Illinois 62226 · Serving Metro East Illinois · Lien-based care for qualifying auto accident cases