Whiplash Specialist

What is whiplash?

Whiplash is an injury that is the result of a motor vehicle accident where your vehicle is impacted by another. The sudden impact without warning causes your body to jerk backward and forward with force. This sudden jerking motion strains the soft tissues, misaligns your spine and causes inflammation in your nerves. A heavy whiplash injury can also cause concussion. 

Failure to treat these injuries properly can lead to chronic physical symptoms as well as affecting your emotional health and well-being. Since Dr. Guirguis takes a holistic approach to your health care, he treats your injuiries from a patient-centered perspective -- physically, mentally, and emotionally.

How can I tell if I have whiplash?

Symptoms of whiplash can appear immediately and occassionally can take 1-3 days for the symptoms to appear.

Signs of whiplash include:

• Neck pain
• Low back pain
• Upper back pain
• Pain in the extremeties
• Stiffness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Tingling in your arms
• Trouble sleeping
• Irritability 
• Difficulty concentrating

Depending on the severity of your injury, it may take a few months to fully recover from whiplash. Dr. Guirguis will customize a treatment plan to help you get relief as your injuries heal.

What is the treatment for whiplash?

After an initial diagnosis of the severity of your whiplash, your individualized care may include a number of therapies:

• Alternating ice or heat therapy
• Exercises and stretching
• Manual therapy
• Physical therapy
• Gentle Chiropractic adjustments

Dr. Magdy S. Guirguis D.C. advises his patients on the level of activity and exercises to ensure an expediant healing process and avoid any exacerabtion of their injuries. 

If you were in a motor vehicle accident or experienced an injury while playing a sport and you have the symptoms of whiplash, call Arbor Vitae Wellness Center to get prompt care. You can also make an appointment online.