Auto Injury & Whiplash Care — West Los Angeles Chiropractic®

Whiplash

This information is provided to broaden the understanding of whiplash injuries.

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What is Whiplash?

Whiplash occurs when the head is violently snapped back and forth. Since your neck is the most flexible part of the spine, it is more vulnerable to injury.

Four Major Types of Whiplash Injury

  • Muscle Injury

    During an accident, muscles in the neck and shoulders are often stretched or strained beyond their normal range. This causes painful swelling, tenderness, and muscle spasms that can persist long after the initial impact.

  • Nerve Injury

    As muscles are stretched, so are the nerves running through them. Nerves can be overstretched or pinched — particularly if your head was turned at the moment of impact or your headrest was not properly positioned. Nerve injuries can cause radiating pain, numbness, and tingling down the arms and hands.

  • Joint Injury

    The joints in each cervical vertebra allow the bones of your neck to move smoothly. A whiplash injury can damage these joints, causing localized neck pain as well as referred pain into the arms, shoulders, and upper back — often mistaken for unrelated conditions.

  • Disc Injury

    Spinal discs act as shock absorbers and spacers between the vertebrae, creating space for nerves to exit the spinal cord. A whiplash injury can cause discs to bulge, herniate, or rupture — leading to painful nerve irritation, sciatica, and in some cases, the need for spinal decompression therapy.

West Los Angeles Chiropractic® specializes in post-accident personal injury care for patients in West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Culver City, and surrounding communities. Dr. Michael C. Karr evaluates and treats car accident injuries including whiplash, herniated discs, soft tissue damage, and nerve compression — with lien-based billing, MedPay coordination, and in-office digital X-rays available on the day of your visit.

NO OUT-OF-POCKET COST IN MOST CASES

We accept lien-based billing — meaning we treat you now and get paid when your case settles. We also accept MedPay and Workers’ Compensation. Our staff coordinates directly with your insurance and your attorney.

WHAT WE TREAT
– Whiplash and neck injuries
– Herniated and bulging discs
– Soft tissue damage
– Nerve compression and sciatica
– Back pain and spinal injuries
– Headaches from accident trauma
– Shoulder injuries

TREATMENTS AVAILABLE
– Chiropractic adjustment
– FDA-cleared spinal decompression (DRX9000)
– Cold laser therapy
– Muscle stimulation and therapeutic massage
– MedX strengthening and rehabilitation
– Cupping therapy
– In-office digital X-rays — same day

We Treat ALL SPINES of People®

Same-day and next-day appointments available. Walk-ins welcome. Ground floor, free parking.

Call Betty: 310-914-9400
WestLosAngelesChiropractic.com
11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 165, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Near 10 & 405

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Symptoms of Whiplash

  • Dizziness
  • Headaches
  • Blurred Vision
  • Neck Pain & Stiffness
  • Leg Pain & Radiating Pain
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Reduced Mobility & Range of Motion
  • Disc Bulge or Herniated Disc
  • Sciatic Pain
  • Pinched Nerve & Nerve Pain
  • Numbness, Tingling & "Pins and Needles"

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  • Difficulty Concentrating or Sleeping

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  • Jaw Pain (TMJ)

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How Can Chiropractic Care Help?

Proper treatment of any condition involves addressing the cause — not just the symptoms. As a chiropractor, Dr. Karr is specially trained to pinpoint the root cause of your pain. Your symptoms may stem from a new injury or one sustained years ago. Dr. Karr will review your complete health history and perform a thorough physical examination to identify any underlying structural problems before recommending a care plan.

How Chiropractic Care Helps Auto Injury Patients:

  • Chiropractic care is a safe, effective, and non-surgical treatment for whiplash and soft tissue injuries
  • Restoring proper spinal alignment increases mobility and flexibility — allowing your body to heal faster and more completely
  • Chiropractic adjustments can help restore the normal forward curve of the neck without drugs or surgery
  • Targeted care provides relief from sciatica, pinched nerves, radiating leg pain, and nerve inflammation caused by accident-related disc injuries
  • Non-surgical spinal decompression on the FDA-cleared DRX9000 is one of the most effective treatments available for disc-related sciatica and herniated discs resulting from auto accidents

Whiplash Facts

  • Most rear-impact car accidents occur at speeds between 2.5 and 8 mph — low enough that there may be little visible damage to your vehicle, yet enough force to cause serious soft tissue injury.

    • An impact as low as 5 mph can cause soft tissue damage to the neck and spine
    • In a rear-impact collision, your head can accelerate up to 2.5 times faster than your vehicle — creating a whipping force that strains muscles, ligaments, and discs
    • A significant percentage of whiplash patients develop chronic symptoms if left untreated — and up to 10% experience long-term disability

    Early evaluation and treatment are critical. Symptoms from whiplash injuries often appear hours or days after an accident — not immediately. Delaying care can make recovery significantly longer and more difficult.

    Call Betty at 310-914-9400 for a same-day evaluation.