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Can Whiplash Occur in the Lower Back?

While most commonly associated with a painful condition of the neck that is often caused by auto accidents and carnival rides, whiplash can actually occur in the lower back, too. Here at Shadowood Chiropractic Center, our Boca Raton chiropractor has the skills and tools to help those with lower back whiplash heal fast and get the pain relief they need through natural, non-invasive therapies.

What it is and how Does it Occur?

Whiplash in the back is very similar to its counterpart in the neck. This injury involves the ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the lower back being suddenly overstretched and violently whipped around in a back and forth or side-to-side motion. Anytime the sensitive spinal column is forced beyond its normal range of motion, there is a chance for injury. However, lower back whiplash is often attributed to car accidents, serious sports injuries, on-the-job incidents or falls from high elevations.

Symptoms of Lower Back Whiplash

Much like neck whiplash, this condition can take several days to make itself known after the initial incident that sources it. After a sudden jolt or a traumatic accident, pain-masking endorphins begin to flow, so the pain may take a while to surface. In addition to pain, back whiplash often causes swelling, numbness, cramps, and stiffness along with muscle spasms near the injury site. These symptoms limit one’s range of motion, making daily tasks challenging.

What You Should and Shouldn’t Do if You Have Lower Back Whiplash

First of all, do not ignore the symptoms, as this is only likely to increase the timeframe in which it takes your body to heal. Furthermore, if you continue to attempt to live and work ‘as usual’ you may ultimately cause further damage and create long-term complications. Avoid any type of heavy lifting and fast motions until you seek help. Contact our Boca Raton chiropractor right away, and we will get you in for a consultation, diagnosis and begin chiropractic treatments as soon as possible.

How Chiropractic Care Alleviates Lower Back Whiplash

Chiropractic care offers a gentle and non-invasive alternative to pain medications and surgery. While our techniques can provide some level of immediate pain relief, your injury may take weeks to heal. Our team employs a wide range of physiotherapy tools and techniques that are proven to assist numerous conditions throughout the body. Some of the back whiplash therapies used at Shadowood Chiropractic Center include:

• Activator Tool Adjustments
• Cryotherapy/Moist Heat
• Strengthening and Core Stabilizing Exercises
• Soft Tissue Treatments
• Massage Therapy
• Electric Muscle Stimulation

These physiotherapy and chiropractic techniques help reduce swelling, minimize stiffness and spasms and help promote circulation to help the body heal naturally.

Need Chiropractic Care in Boca Raton?

You’ll love the wide range of services we offer here at Shadowood Chiropractic Center in Boca Raton. We treat much more than just spinal conditions and back related pain. Contact us today at 561-488-4000 to learn more or to schedule a consultation with a Boca Raton chiropractor.
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