Whiplash Treatment in Oklahoma City
Whiplash is the most frequently reported auto accident injury — and one of the most misunderstood. The rapid back-and-forth motion of the neck in a collision overstretches and tears muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the cervical spine. In more severe cases, it causes disc herniation and nerve root compression that can produce radiating pain down the arms.
Don't Be Fooled By a Lack of Immediate Symptoms
One of the most dangerous aspects of whiplash is that symptoms frequently don't peak until 24–72 hours after the accident. Many patients walk away from a collision feeling "fine," only to wake up the next morning unable to move their neck. By the time symptoms appear, the injury may already be significantly worse than it would have been with immediate evaluation.
Our Whiplash Diagnosis Approach
At Accident Care & Treatment Center, our physicians use digital X-ray to assess cervical spine alignment and rule out fractures, and on-site MRI to evaluate soft tissue structures, intervertebral discs, and nerve roots. This comprehensive, same-day imaging ensures the full extent of your injury is documented before treatment begins — critical for both your recovery and your insurance claim.
Whiplash Treatment Options
Treatment is tailored to your specific injury and may include physical therapy targeting cervical range of motion and strength, medical manipulation, massage therapy, pain management, and trigger point injections. All treatment is supervised by your treating physician and delivered on-site. Early treatment significantly improves recovery outcomes and reduces the risk of chronic symptoms.
Same-day appointments available. Call (405) 842-3209 or walk in to 3209 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City.