Whiplash

You're in the car, relaxed, waiting at a stoplight. Suddenly, you hear a screeching of tires behind you and harsh sound of metal hitting metal.......in a split second, before you can brace yourself, you feel your car moving forward. You've been struck from behind. What happens in those few seconds can have tragic consequences. What you do in the next hours, days or weeks can forever affect your health.

Do not minimize your injuries just because your car sustained little damage. An immediate chiropractic examination is essential. Even if you have not required hospitalization to date, these type injuries do require immediate attention and the necessary treatment protocol. The treatments at Givens Chiropractic will help you get well and stay well after the trauma of a whiplash injury.

Traumatic cervical syndrome, or whiplash, is one of the most common auto accident injuries. There are an estimated 3 million annual whiplash injuries, and the trend in the past couple of decades has been an increasing occurrence clearly due to the way cars are being made. Typically, within 12 to 36 hours after impact, the victim will begin to recognize pain and stiffness in the injured areas.

Chiropractors are the most common treating practitioner, seeing about 36% of reported whiplash injuries. If you've suffered an injury related to an auto accident, you need timely and effective care. For these type injuries, same-day appointments are nearly always available. We take x-rays on site for your convenience. Treatments are gentle, effective and tailored for each individual case. I take care to emphasize both soft tissue healing and spinal function. I may also recommend nutritional supplements to accelerate the healing process, in addition to chiropractic care. I have an established relationship with many other healthcare professionials in Cape Girardeau, and will make the appropriate referral if necessary for either co-treatment or advanced imaging.

It is important to remember that the physical exam may be your only basis for legal or medical claims.

Personal Injuries

Understanding what to do when an accident happens and what types of injuries can occur may save you time, money and longterm medical care. Common injuries include shoulder, head or knee sprains, lumbar or cervical strains, and even fractures. Sources of these injuries may include falls, heavy lifts or some kind of trauma. The physical exam by Dr. Givens typically includes an assessment of your range of motion, equilibrium, coordination and posture. In some cases diagnostic tests may be required, and may include neuro-orthopedic exam, x-rays and possibly advanced tests like MRI. It is important to remember that the physical exam may be your only basis for legal or medical claims.

By immediately being evaluated by Dr Givens, you can expect experienced chiropractic care that may include spinal adjustments, common physical therapy modalities, use of cervical traction or even acupuncture. As you recover, the treatment frequency usually decreases. We will continue to monitor the healing process and make recommendations as you recover.

Carpal Tunnel

Problems in the neck can cause pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or a loss of strength in the hands. After a thorough exam, you may recieve spinal adjustments to help normalize structure and reduce nerve irritation. Conservative, non-surgical chiropractic care may provide the results you need without lasting negative effects.

Sports Injuries

Many sports-related injuries involve the spine, and chiropractic care helps restore function to spinal joints that are locked-up or fixated. Chiropractic are can help restore function, reduce inflammation of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Normalizing spinal function helps speed the healing of soft tissues and reduces the deconditioning effect of being on the sidelines. Find out if chiropractic care can restore your health, improve your performance, and increase your competitive edge.