Whiplash is a common injury after a car accident—and it’s more serious than most people think. Even low-speed crashes can cause the head and neck to snap forward and backward, stretching soft tissues beyond their limits. If left untreated, whiplash can lead to chronic pain and long-term complications.
At AICA Orthopedics, our whiplash clinic provides fast, focused care with same-day appointments, on-site imaging, and a full team of specialists under one roof. We treat whiplash and other car accident injuries, support your legal claim with proper documentation, and help you heal—with no cost to you if the accident wasn’t your fault
Whiplash is a specific type of neck strain caused by sudden, forceful motion of the head—often from being rear-ended in a crash. The injury occurs when muscles and tendons in the neck are pushed past their limits, leading to microtears and inflammation. It’s also common in contact sports or physical assaults.
People often confuse whiplash with a neck sprain. The difference is in the tissue affected: whiplash damages muscles and tendons (a strain), while sprains involve ligaments. Both can cause similar pain, and our team can diagnose exactly what’s wrong and how to treat it.
After a car accident, it’s easy to brush off soreness as something that will just go away. But whiplash symptoms can take time to show up—and when they do, they often feel worse than expected. Even if the crash felt minor, your body may be telling a different story.
Here are some common signs of whiplash to watch for:
If anything here sounds familiar, don’t wait and hope it passes. Get checked by AICA’s whiplash doctors near you to avoid complications and start feeling better faster.
READ MORE: The Short and Long-Term Effects of Whiplash Injury
When you visit AICA Orthopedics, your provider will take time to listen — asking about your symptoms, when they started, and how the accident happened. From there, we’ll perform a physical exam to check for tenderness, stiffness, and any loss of movement.
If needed, we’ll use on-site imaging like X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans to confirm the diagnosis or rule out other injuries. These tests help us spot torn tissue, spinal issues, or misalignment that might not be obvious right away.
Whiplash affects everyone differently. Some cases may only need rest and at-home care. Others may require a more involved approach. That’s why we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment — and why we build every plan around you.
Most whiplash injuries don’t require surgery. You may benefit from ice and heat therapy, medication, massage, a neck brace, or chiropractic care to help realign the spine and restore movement. If symptoms are more severe, our orthopedic or spine specialists may step in.
At AICA, you won’t have to visit multiple clinics. We have orthopedic doctors, chiropractors, neurologists, surgeons, and physical therapists all working together under one roof. From your first visit on, we focus on helping you heal—quickly, safely, and with a team that’s fully behind you.
Still dealing with neck pain after a crash? Let’s take care of it together. Whiplash symptoms don’t always show up right away, but when they do, they can make daily life miserable if left untreated. The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.
At AICA, we’ve helped over 100,000 patients across Atlanta recover from car accident injuries—safely, quickly, and with no out-of-pocket cost if the accident wasn’t your fault. With multiple locations in Atlanta, same-day appointments, and a full team of specialists under one roof, we’re here when you need us.
And yes, we really are the kind of place where your doctors know how to diagnose whiplash—and dance to “Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae).” Check out the video and see for yourself—we love what we do, and we’re proud to help people feel better every day.
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