Neck stiffness and pain
Pain and restricted turning in the neck, sometimes spreading into the shoulders or between the shoulder blades.
Auto accident & whiplash
Symptoms often begin hours to days after a collision rather than at the scene.
What whiplash feels like
Headaches after the crash
Headaches in the days after the accident, often beginning at the base of the skull.
Dizziness
Dizziness or vertigo can accompany a neck strain.
If this is a medical emergency, call 911.
Treating a whiplash injury
Treatment begins conservatively and progresses as the injured tissue tolerates more.
Staged adjustments
Non-force techniques first, progressing as the joints and muscles settle.
Soft-tissue therapy
Graston, kinesio taping and electric stimulation with heat for strained muscle.
Home program
Range-of-motion and strengthening exercises as the neck settles, with biomechanics instruction.
Auto insurance claims are accepted; bring your claim information to the first visit. When the examination calls for it, Dr. Herner orders X-rays, a CT scan or an MRI before treatment begins.