If you have sustained a whiplash injury in Marietta GA or the Greater Atlanta area, there’s a good chance you were involved in a car accident. Rear-end collisions are most often the culprit for this painful group of symptoms, which arise from damage to the soft tissues of the neck. It’s important to seek medical care right away after an accident.
As you’ll learn by watching this brief animation, a medical doctor may take X-rays to diagnose a whiplash injury. Your medical care may include medications and referrals to a and a specialist. Some home remedies can also be helpful, including placing a rolled up towel under the neck for added support while sleeping. For the first 48 hours after the crash, you could use a cold compress. After this point, alternate a cold compress with a heating pad.
