Consult a Doctor of Chiropractic before depending upon addictive pain medication,  and enduring constant whiplash-related headaches.  It is my experience in most cases, after an accident it is important to be seen immediately by your medical doctor or emergency doctor to rule out any fractures. Collisions that occur from an automobile accident can have a damaging effect on your neck and back.  Typically, you will be prescribed pain and/or muscle relaxer medication, and often sent home.  The meds are good for short term effect, and temporary relief. At times you may be prescribed physical therapy or home exercise. Physical therapy helps with strengthening the muscles not aligning the spine. Unfortunately, most patients are not recommend chiropractic right away,  and start to have chronic pain,  which may lead to degeneration of the spine.   You need to be treated with chiropractic care at least 24-48hrs, to eliminate headaches, neckpain, and backpain for a speedy recovery. What happens the resulting instability of the spine and soft tissues remains untreated can contribute to stiff neck, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, pain in the shoulders, arms and hands, reduced ability to turn and bend, and lower back problems.  A post traumatic whiplash causes a condition called "subluxation"  or a misalignment of a vertebra, irritating the nerves, and  loss of normal function. If this remains uncorrected, there may be damage to the nerves, muscles tissues, and effect organ function. Chiropractic corrects or aligns the vertebrae, restoring nerve and muscle function. The first phase of care is relief, reduce pain, symptoms, and inflammation. The second phase is correction, to improve more function, reduce soft tissue damage,  mobility & strength includes therapeutic exercises such as stretching,  and strengthening. Soft tissue damage may need therapeutic massage to the surrounding muscle and soft tissue around the vertebrae effected.  Chiropractic is a drug-free approach to a healthy recovery. Why prolong your health, get treated right away for a speedy recovery. Call to receive a Complimentary Personal Injury Consultation, includes a health history, and spinal screening. Dr. Maria E. Manibog, your Auto Accident Specialist,  will give you advise about your case.  Find out first before suffering from the consequence of auto injuries to your spine!  Call today 510-357-1351 Hablamos espanol. www.sanleandrochiropractor.com We are located in San Leandro, 369 Juana Avenue conveniently located by E. 14th Ave. downtown.