Whiplash headache treatment can include osteopathic techniques that soothe tension, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility to provide relief from head pain, stiffness, and other symptoms.
A whiplash headache is one of the most common issues affecting people who have suffered whiplash as a result of a vehicular accident or similar trauma. Patients who suffer from these headaches generally start feeling symptoms within hours or a couple of days after an injury. This type of head pain generally begins at the base of the patient’s skull and can be experienced on one side of the head or both. In rarer instances, whiplash victims may experience this pain around the forehead or even behind their eyes.
While most minor whiplash damage will resolve naturally, some cases may require professional intervention. Left untreated, patients who suffer more severe whiplash can see their symptoms grow progressively worse. In some cases, the injury can worsen and become a chronic headache condition. Fortunately, osteopathic care can be an effective option for managing the symptoms caused by most whiplash effects, including headaches.
These headaches are the result of whiplash, a condition that occurs when violent motion forces your head backward and then forward. Most people associate whiplash with automobile accidents, but the jarring motion that causes it can also occur due to:
Whiplash involves damage of soft tissue of the neck, spine, and bones. As a result, it is sometimes confused with simple sprains and strains.
Whiplash symptoms can include neck pain, stiffness, increased pain when the head moves, and loss of range of motion. In many instances, general fatigue also sets in. More severe whiplash symptoms may include blurred vision, tinnitus, memory difficulties, and even depression.
When headaches are the main result of the injury, symptoms may include:
As noted, most headache conditions will improve on their own as the underlying soft tissue damage heals. However, when symptoms worsen and persist for several weeks, the condition may progress to weakness in the limbs and impairment of regular daily activities. When that occurs, consult a medical provider immediately.
While whiplash effects like headaches can improve on their own, there is usually no need to endure the painful symptoms. Dr. Leonid Tafler, DO is an experienced osteopath who has successfully treated many patients suffering from these painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms Using manual manipulation, recommendations for lifestyle changes, and other osteopathic techniques and strategies, he can help you reduce your pain and expedite the healing process.
Head conditions include headaches, migraines, whiplash-related head pain, and other ailments and injuries that cause pain, weakness, nausea, and other potentially debilitating symptoms.
Chronic Tension HeadachesHead InjuriesHeadachesMigrainesOccipital NeuralgiaTemporomandibular Joint SyndromeWhiplash Headaches
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact us today. We will schedule an appointment for a complete examination and diagnosis, and Dr. Tafler will work with you to develop an effective osteopathic treatment plan to alleviate pain and other related symptoms, reduce the risk of further injury, and restore your lost quality of life.
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