Whiplash & Neck Strain Treatment

Specialized Care for One of the Most Common Auto Accident Injuries

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 the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the cervical spine. In more severe cases, it causes disc herniation and nerve root compression.

Symptoms of Whiplash

Whiplash symptoms typically include neck pain and stiffness, reduced range of motion, headaches (often starting at the base of the skull), dizziness, shoulder and upper back pain, and tingling or numbness in the arms. Critically, symptoms often don't peak until 24–72 hours after the accident — which is why many people think they're fine immediately afterward.

How We Diagnose Whiplash

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 imaging approach ensures the full extent of your injury is documented before treatment begins.

Treatment Options

Whiplash treatment at Accident Care may include physical therapy targeting cervical range of motion and strength, medical manipulation, massage therapy, pain management, and in appropriate cases, injection therapy. All treatment is supervised by your treating physician and delivered under one roof.

Early treatment significantly improves recovery outcomes. Call (405) 842-3209 for a same-day appointment.