Whiplash is an injury often associated with rear-end vehicle collisions, leading to neck pain and restricted movement. At Harbour Medical Centers, we provide comprehensive whiplash treatment plans tailored to alleviate pain and restore mobility without invasive procedures.
How Our Whiplash Care Plan Works
Expert Whiplash Management in Stuart, FL
Our clinic utilizes a detailed diagnostic approach to determine the exact cause of your whiplash. Our treatment protocols may include:
- Chiropractic Adjustments: Precisely realigning the spine to alleviate nerve pressure.
- Physical Therapy: Enhancing flexibility and strength in the neck muscles.
- Massage Therapy: Easing muscle tension and improving blood flow.
Enhanced Recovery Techniques for Whiplash
- Ultrasound Therapy: Promotes deeper tissue healing and reduces pain.
- Cold Laser Therapy: Helps in reducing inflammation and accelerating recovery.
Common Causes of Whiplash
- Vehicle Accidents: Sudden stops or collisions can forcefully jerk the head and neck.
- Physical Assaults: Incidents like being punched or shaken can result in similar injuries.
- Contact Sports: Football, rugby, and other high-impact sports frequently lead to neck strain.
- Amusement Park Rides: Roller coasters and other rides that sharply whip the body around.
- Falls: Slipping or tripping with a jolt as the head whips back or forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What symptoms indicate whiplash?
Look out for neck pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision as common symptoms.
What is the typical recovery period for whiplash?
Recovery could range from a few weeks to several months, depending on injury severity.
Can whiplash symptoms be delayed?
Yes, symptoms can start to appear days after the initial impact as inflammation increases.
What activities should I avoid with whiplash?
Refrain from heavy lifting and prolonged stationary postures that stress the neck.
Why is prompt medical evaluation important for whiplash?
Immediate treatment helps prevent chronic pain and complications from delayed symptoms.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Take control of your health and address whiplash effectively at Harbour Medical Centers in Stuart, FL. Our team is committed to providing targeted, compassionate care.
Visit Us At: 1411 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
Call Today to set up a consultation and embark on a path to recovery with our skilled professionals.
How Our Whiplash Care Plan Works
1. Tell Your Story
When you arrive at our brand new, state-of-the-art facility, you’ll be greeted by two of the friendliest faces you’ve ever met. They will assist you with a simple intake form and escort you to one of our comfortable and elegant consultation suites. Then, your very own case manager will sit and listen to your story and document your areas of discomfort and loss. After your consultation is complete, the case manager will introduce you to all of our medical providers, who will individually perform an appropriate exam based on their experience and specialty and then determine what other additional testing, such as X-ray, MRI, CT or Diagnostic Ultrasound will need to be performed. Once completed, we will schedule your follow-up visit, typically within 24-48 hours.
2. Team Meeting
Between your Day 1 and your Day 2 visit, the medical, therapy, and chiropractic teams go into action. We pull together the clinical and intake data, the X-ray imaging, and the orthopedic and neurological testing results and determine a multidisciplinary approach diagnosis, utilizing over 50 years of healthcare experience. This enables every treatment team member to have a say in your unique condition, diagnosis, and purpose for why you want to be healthier. We can then produce a comprehensive and specialized treatment plan that will help you get better faster, address the cause of your painful condition, and effectively stay healthy to enjoy a future quality of life.
3. Accelerated Recovery Program
Our comprehensive program is designed to restore your quality of life efficiently and effectively. We may employ a variety of modalities to accomplish this goal including but not limited to Regenerative Medicine, Lumbar and Cervical Spinal Decompression, Class 4 Laser Therapy, Radial Pressure Wave, Neurocure, NeuroMed, In-House Active Therapy, Spinal and Extremity Adjustments.
4. Quality & Quantity of Life
At Harbour Medical, our goal is to quickly remove your pain points, address and correct the underlying condition of those areas, and provide you with the simple tools to maintain, preserve, and protect the new and amazing level of function and well-being that translates into your ability to enjoy the moments that give your life purpose and joy.
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1411 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
Free Consultation
Book a complimentary consultation, exam, and any necessary X-rays with our expert, multidisciplinary providers and case mangers. ($270 Value)
