Whiplash is one of those injuries that doesn’t always show up right away. You might leave a low-speed fender bender on the 5 Freeway feeling perfectly fine, only to wake up the next morning unable to turn your head. Or maybe you had a herky-jerky ride at a local amusement park that left you in pain. The sudden back-and-forth motion strains muscles, ligaments, and joints in ways that may not show up until later.
This delayed onset makes whiplash particularly challenging to manage. Without proper care, what starts as minor stiffness can turn into chronic pain and limited mobility that affects your daily activities for months or even years.
More Than Just Auto Accidents
Most people think of car crashes when they hear “whiplash,” but Dr. Gerald Majer sees patients with these injuries from different types of incidents. Sports collisions, workplace falls, and yes, even those intense theme park rides, can all cause the same type of neck trauma. Sometimes it’s after cheering a little too hard at Angel Stadium; other times it’s from an awkward twist during game night at the Honda Center.
“Whiplash affects far more than just your neck muscles,” says our chiropractor. “The sudden movement can misalign vertebrae throughout your spine, putting pressure on nerves and affecting your body’s natural ability to heal.”
Gentle Techniques for Real Results
Rather than simply masking symptoms with medication, chiropractic care addresses the root cause of whiplash pain. Our chiropractor uses techniques like the Thompson Drop method, Activator Methods, and Palmer Upper Cervical adjustments to gently restore proper spinal alignment. No cracking, twisting, or popping.
Here, we customize every treatment plan based on how your specific injury occurred and which areas need attention. This could include targeted exercises to strengthen supporting muscles and stretches that gradually restore your natural range of motion.
Why Timing Matters
“We often see patients who wish they’d come in sooner,” notes our chiropractor. “Early chiropractic intervention can prevent minor injuries from becoming major, long-term problems.”
Professional Care Close to Home
After more than four decades serving Anaheim families, Dr. Majer understands how whiplash can disrupt everything from work productivity to family time. His experience treating these complex injuries means faster recovery for his patients.
Why let whiplash symptoms sideline your work or favorite activities when natural, effective care is available here in Anaheim. Book your consultation at Majer Chiropractic Wellness Center today and start feeling like yourself again!