Whiplash is a common injury resulting from car accidents, characterized by neck pain, stiffness, and headaches. Early intervention is crucial for effective recovery. At our practice, we offer comprehensive care for whiplash injuries, including chiropractic adjustments, manual therapy, and cold laser therapy. Our goal is to address both the immediate symptoms and underlying issues to help you recover faster and prevent long-term complications.
Whiplash occurs when the neck is suddenly and forcefully jolted forward and backward, causing damage to the muscles, ligaments, and joints in the cervical spine. Symptoms can include neck pain, headaches, dizziness, and limited range of motion. These symptoms may not appear immediately after the injury, which is why timely assessment and treatment are essential.
Our approach to treating whiplash begins with a thorough evaluation to understand the extent of your injury. This includes a physical examination, medical history review, and diagnostic imaging if necessary. Based on our findings, we develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Chiropractic adjustments are a key component of our whiplash treatment. These adjustments help to realign the spine, reduce nerve irritation, and improve joint function. Our chiropractor uses gentle techniques to ensure your comfort and safety, providing relief from pain and restoring mobility.
Manual therapy is also highly effective for whiplash recovery. This hands-on treatment involves techniques such as massage, mobilization, and stretching to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote healing. By addressing the soft tissue damage caused by whiplash, we help to reduce pain and enhance your overall recovery.
Cold laser therapy is another valuable tool in our whiplash treatment arsenal. This non-invasive therapy uses low-level lasers to reduce inflammation, accelerate tissue repair, and alleviate pain. It is particularly beneficial for soft tissue injuries and can help speed up the healing process.
In addition to the treatments mentioned previously, we provide personalized exercise programs to strengthen the muscles supporting your neck and improve flexibility. These exercises are designed to prevent future injuries and maintain long-term spinal health.
At Foothills Chiropractic and Sports Injury Clinic, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of your whiplash injury. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that we treat both the immediate symptoms and the underlying causes, promoting a full and speedy recovery.
Discover our effective solutions for whiplash injuries. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards pain-free living and long-term wellness.
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MAKE APPOINTMENTSam entered auto accident care at FCCO. She was experiencing pain and found it uncomfortable to be at her work computer, as if she was carrying a weight on her shoulders. Numbness around parts of the face was also an issue. Shortly after the accident, her planned trip overseas was dampened by poor sleep, dizziness, concussion-feeling, foggy and feeling irritable. After dedicating time to many chiropractic and massage treatments, Sam says she headaches are gone, and she feels energized after massage. Numbness is also much less frequent. And her pain dropped significantly. She continues with PT and stretches on her own to promote the best in her health and daily activities.
Samantha A.Earlier this year, I had an accident and hurt my shoulder. Was sitting in the passenger seat and leaning over when we got in the accident so the seat belt stopped my shoulder. I didn’t realize I had gotten hurt that bad. I couldn’t even reach behind my back or over my head to do my hair. Started seeing Dr. Venekamp for treatments and doing massage therapy. I noticed my range of motion increasing first, and then it wasn’t as sore. Also, the more massages I got, the better it got. I can reach way up and behind my back. I’m walking without pain; I can pretty much to anything I want without pain. I want to do some hiking with my niece and walking some more. And more traveling, photography.
RhondaWe've been under chiropractic care for 20+ years, since about ’96 when Dr. Kenna Venekamp was in Hot Springs, SD. (Esther): while playing baseball, my knee buckled. I saw Dr. Kenna who referred me to an Orthopedic Dr. for a torn ACL. Then both our kids started going to Dr. Kenna too. (Kirk): I was in construction and just so much stress on the body from that work and then falling off a roof. Dr. Kenna fixed my shoulder- both of them. (Esther): After Kenna left Hot Springs, Kirk did try other Chiro care but got to where he almost couldn’t walk because they couldn’t adjust his hips like Dr. Kenna (Kirk) We decided to travel to Fort Collins to see Dr. Kenna again. If I hadn’t come, I would be disabled by now. (Esther): if he hadn’t been adjusted, Kirk would have had to have surgery and more than likely wouldn’t be working today. We can’t say enough praise of Kenna saving our health. We’d like him to come to Hot Springs again for a couple days every so often.
Kirk & Esther
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