Is Neck Pain Holding You Back After an Accident?
The crash felt minor. Maybe you didn't even go to the ER. But a few days later the stiffness set in, then the headaches, the shoulder tension, the pain that radiates when you try to check your blind spot. Whiplash has a way of showing up late and staying longer than anyone expects.
Many people hope it'll resolve on its own. Some try muscle relaxers or pain medication, which can dull the symptoms but don't address the underlying damage. Others wait so long that scar tissue forms around unresolved joint restrictions, making recovery slower and harder. The sooner you see a chiropractor after a whiplash injury, the better your outcome tends to be. At Gold Hill Chiropractic, we see whiplash patients regularly, and we know how to get you moving freely again.
What Is Whiplash?
Whiplash occurs when the neck is suddenly forced forward and back, most commonly in rear-end car accidents, but also from sports collisions, falls, or sudden impact. This rapid movement strains the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the cervical spine, and can cause disc irritation or nerve compression in more severe cases.
The pain, stiffness, and headaches you feel are your body's response to that structural disruption. Without proper treatment, the joints can remain restricted and the surrounding muscles stay guarded and inflamed, keeping you stuck in a cycle of discomfort.
Whiplash Treatment at Gold Hill Chiropractic
Dr. Jeremy Hozjan evaluates each whiplash patient thoroughly: assessing cervical alignment, range of motion, and areas of muscular guarding, before designing a personalized treatment plan.
Treatment typically combines:
- Gentle chiropractic adjustments to restore proper cervical alignment and joint mobility
- Instrument-assisted soft-tissue techniques to reduce muscle tension and inflammation
- Rehabilitative guidance to support healing and prevent re-injury
We offer both traditional manual adjusting and low-force instrument adjusting, so if your neck is too tender for manipulation, we have gentler options that are just as effective.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Assessment
Treatment
Recovery
Why Choose Gold Hill Chiropractic for Whiplash
Whiplash recovery you can count on, without the runaround:
- We get you in fast, often same day
- Treatment starts on visit one, no long-term contracts
- Gentle instrument adjusting available for sensitive or acute injuries
- On-site X-ray to rule out structural damage
Chiropractic
Chiropractic care is an effective and noninvasive treatment used for pain relief, rehabilitation and to help your body perform at its best. The focus of chiropractic care is on the function and health of your spine and nervous system.
Your brain is in constant communication with every cell tissue and organ of your body through an intricate pathway of nerves. In order for you to be healthy, this pathway between the brain and the body must be clear and free from interference. Unfortunately, what can happen is the spine can get misaligned which will disrupt the communication between the brain and the body. If left untreated, the pain continues and the condition worsens.
At Gold Hill Chiropractic and Natural Healing, we use a combination of traditional manual adjustments and state of the art adjusting instrument technology. The low force setting of our adjusting instruments allows for comfortable treatment in children and older patients.
Regular Chiropractic care is part of Whole Body Health.
Dr. Jeremy Hozjan
Frequently Asked Questions About Whiplash Treatment
As soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours. Early intervention helps reduce inflammation, prevent scar tissue formation, and speeds recovery. Even if you feel okay initially, symptoms can develop over days. Don't wait.
Yes. Dr. Hozjan offers gentle instrument-assisted adjusting that is just as effective as manual manipulation but without the twisting or audible pop. This is especially helpful for acute whiplash where the neck is sensitive.
It depends on the severity of the injury. Mild cases may resolve in a handful of visits. More significant injuries involving disc or nerve irritation may require a longer course of care. Dr. Hozjan will give you an honest assessment at your first visit.
Yes. Headaches after whiplash are often caused by tension in the upper cervical joints and surrounding muscles. Chiropractic adjustments to the neck reduce that tension and frequently resolve or significantly improve post-accident headaches.
Ready to Start Recovering From Whiplash?
Dr. Jeremy Hozjan will assess your injury and get you started on a clear path to recovery, starting on your very first visit.
Gold Hill Chiropractic and Natural Healing
1824 Gold Hill Rd,Fort Mill, SC
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