Whiplash

Treatments for Whiplash

There have been countless jokes and comedy sketches done over the decades about whiplash. People who have been injured in a car accident that caused the onset of whiplash understand the condition is no laughing matter. Most people are under the assumption that a whiplash injury is a minor inconvenience until they experience one for themselves. At least 60 percent of people with a whiplash injury will continue to experience whiplash symptoms long after their initial injury. Here at Multicare Health Clinic in Sioux City, we understand the pain and disruptions whiplash causes in the lives of people.

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How Whiplash Happens

One of the things that makes whiplash such a painful injury is due to how the injury is inflicted. Whiplash is actually by the forceful forward and backward thrusting of the neck. The severity of the injury is determined by several factors including, but not limited to the speed of the vehicles at the time of the collision, the body positioning of the people in the vehicles and the physical condition of the persons involved. The weather conditions at the time of an accident could also determine the severity of a whiplash injury.

The Approach to Healing

Here in our clinic when we evaluate our patients and determine they need treatment for whiplash, we go beyond the symptoms, which are largely pain and stiffness, headaches and back pain. Our chiropractors, physical therapists, and/or medical doctors identify the source of the pain and treats it. Misalignment of the spinal column is generally the cause of the pain associated with whiplash injuries. Our doctor uses spinal adjustments to realign the spine and take the pressure off of affected discs and nerves. Other treatments used by our doctors include heat therapy, cryotherapy, ultrasound therapy, and electro-stimulation therapy.

It Won’t Get Better By Itself

Our chiropractor here at Multicare Health Clinic advises people who believe they have a whiplash injury to have it evaluated as soon as possible. Whiplash injuries won’t get any better on their own, and the longer they persist the worse they become. If you believe you’ve sustained a whiplash injury, give our office a call today to schedule an appointment at (712) 276-4325.

Multicare Health Clinic

3930 Stadium Dr
Sioux City, IA 51106
Phone Number: (712) 276-4325

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Monday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

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8:30 am-2:00 pm

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Testimonials

  • "My shoulder and neck feel so much better. I now have the knowledge, motivation, desire and tools to keep up the exercises."
    Barb B.
  • "I leave here feeling confident that I have the resources to manage my pain and live normally, and that's priceless."
    Alycen V.
  • "There couldn't be a better physical therapy team in Siouxland! Not only did my knee feel so much better after six weeks, but I feel like I made new friends."
    Karla K.
  • "After an accident at work I didn't think I'd ever get relief from my aching shoulder. But, the doctors at Multicare gave me adjustments and physical therapy and now I feel normal again."
    Cliff C.
  • "I'm now a believer now! I didn't think chiropractic could help my foot problems. But after meeting with Dr. Pistello and Dr. Dave for a few weeks, I'm feeling so much better!"
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  • "I'm so glad my sister referred me to Multicare! My elbow hasn't felt this good in a long time. Thanks to the great physical therapy team there."
    Ellen E.
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    Jim J.
  • "Being able to present my back pain to three different professions in one place and knowing that they are working together to make me better is very comforting."
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  • "Not only is my pain level down to zero, but what I'm really thrilled with, is that I have normal feeling in my hands."
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    Anna A.
  • "At night my right hand would go painfully numb at least 2-3 times where I could not sleep. Now, I don't have that pain and can get a full night sleep."
    Janet D.
  • "I wasn't able to use my hand the way I should. After working with Dr. Sneller and the physical therapy team, I can use my hand again."
    Ivy I.
  • "After my knee surgery I was asked where I wanted to do my physical therapy, I chose Multicare Health Clinic and I'm so glad I did! Dr. Steve and the therapy assistants (Sara and Megan) are fabulous! They know what they're doing and they all really seemed to care about my recovery. I'm feeling fantastic! I'll definitely go back again whenever I need therapy or adjustments."
    Sheri J.
  • "I wasn't able to use my hand the way I should. After working with Dr. Sneller and the physical therapy team, I can use my hand again."
    Henry H.
  • "I now can go a full week without pain and headaches."
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