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How Our Atlanta Orthopedic Doctors Approach Whiplash Injury

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If you have been injured in an automobile accident, our Atlanta orthopedic doctors are ready to help. One of the most common injuries we see post-accident is whiplash, although sports and work related injuries may also result in this type of injury.

How Whiplash Occurs

When your head is thrust forward and backward abruptly, Whiplash injury may occur. The force of a car collision can damage your soft tissues, joints, spine, or muscles, and cause chronic neck and back pain, and numbness.

Common Symptoms

Some people may experience burning or tingling in the neck and back, and even headaches or dizziness may occur. These symptoms may present immediately, or may take weeks or even months to appear.

In some whiplash injuries, one or more of your vertebrae in your spine may be displaces. This is called subluxation, and can cause nerve impingement, resulting in pain and discomfort.

Orthopedic Treatment For Whiplash

When treating whiplash, most people turn to chiropractic care, physical therapy, and massage to get them healed and feeling better.

Our orthopedic doctors help by adjusting your spine and realign your displaced vertebrae and consequently relieve pain and improve mobility. Even if you are not experiencing pain, seeking treatment from our orthopedic doctors immediately following an injury can help improve your healing time and allow us to assess any damage sustained to your spine.

After a few weeks of treatment, physical therapy can commence to help your soft tissue to heal. Massage therapy is another great therapy to help decrease inflammation and relieve pain your muscles.

The extent of your injuries will determine what therapy you require and for how long. If you have been involved in an accident, please call us at (404) 855-2141 to get your treatment started.

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I’ve had a wonderful experience at AICA. The customer service is fantastic. The doctors and office staff were very caring and understanding of my situation. I’d highly recommend them to anyone!
Jordan C.
Jonesboro, GA
Thank you so much for the assistance! My back has never felt better, if you're ever in an accident and need healing this is the place to go!
Ryan M.
Jonesboro, GA
Love the atmosphere. Very relaxing. Everyone there gets 5 stars as far as I'm concerned. Excellent facility. Would definitely recommend.
Cassandra A.
Jonesboro, GA
Yesterday was my last day at AICA College Park since my accident in December, there is so much to say about the people who work here and the level of customer service, care, attention, friendliness, and overall amazing atmosphere that they provide. Location is perfect in College Park, right off the highway and in a small plaza with plenty of parking. The entire staff, from the front desk girls, to the physical therapy girls, to the chiros, and the medical team are AMAZING! I feel like I just lost my friends not being able to visit them twice a week every week. I will definitely miss coming here. All the smiles and warm welcomes received. The physical therapy - asking about my day, if everything is okay and helping my back and neck get better. I had the pleasure of having Dr. Hector as my chiropractor, he is awesome, was very helpful in the healing process and also a native Spanish speaker which is a plus for those of us who do speak Spanish. Before coming to AICA, I tried another injury clinic in ATL and walked out after 5 mins - so impersonal and cold. I am so glad that I found AICA in College Park. Trust me, if you are injured and need some healing and TLC you NEED to come to this clinic! Highly recommend to everyone. Thank you again to the guys and girls at AICA - xo Ms. Colon
Francheska Colon
College Park, GA
WOW, THIS IS AN AMAZING PLACE OF BUSINESS FROM THE RECEPTION DESK TO THE DOCTORS OFFICE AND TREATMENT ROOM. I RECEIVED THE BEST CARE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING MY INJURIES. EXCELLENT SERVICE. I WILL BE BACK. I RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS.
Sherille Gayle
College Park, GA
The ladies at Aica are very helpful and nice, I really enjoyed my visits to the office personally I’m going to refer friends in the near future.
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College Park, GA
Great service and treatment.
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College Park, GA
Very professional group and excellent teamwork
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Lawrenceville, GA