Welcome to Tacoma's Expert Whiplash Center

If you or someone you love has been in a car accident it is imperative that you be evaluated to avoid a potential lifetime of problems as a result from the car accident.

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Many patients are unsure of where to turn to first following a car accident and possible whiplash. Medical doctors will generally prescribe pain medications and muscle relaxers then send you to a physical therapist. We at New Life Chiropractic often find that the neurologic and structural components go untreated and result in long-term disability. Does it sound like a good idea to go do exercises when your neck is in so much pain? No, neither do we. Gentle chiropractic treatment to the spine to correct the structural and neurological components lead to long-term success for you. Many times it is sad to see people come to us months or even years after car accidents and whiplash, suffering needlessly, to finally find the right treatment.

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If you have had a car accident or feel you have whiplash, play it safe and get an auto injury check-up at our office. Please call 253-471-1289 and ask for my assistant Jenni. Your Consultation is FREE! You can also click here to make an appointment

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We at New Life Chiropractic have extensive relationships and will be able to provide any referrals necessary. We provide on site rehabilitation, x-rays, massage, and one of the most advanced MRI facilities in Tacoma is literally 3 minutes down the road. We also have excellent relationships with Tacoma’s best attorneys so if there are any legal questions we can refer you to the absolute best.

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What is whiplash?

A whiplash is an injury to the neck caused by  a rapid acceleration/deceleration of the head backward, forward, or side-to-side.  Whether a result of an auto accident, sports injury, or your job, neck injuries warrant a thorough check-up.  The hidden danger with neck injuries is that underlying problems may take years to develop.  Too often people don’t seek treatment until more serious issues develop, like degenerative arthritis in the injured area, to herniated disks.  Even after whiplash victims settle their insurance claims, roughly 40%-55% of previous neck injury sufferers report that they still suffer with symptoms two years later.  Another 40% have advanced degenerative changes in their cervical spine when compared to uninjured people.

If you have had a car accident or feel you have whiplash, play it safe and get an auto injury check-up at our office. Please call 253-471-1289 and ask for my assistant Jenni. Your Consultation is FREE! You can also click here to make an appointment

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What are symptoms from a whiplash injury?

Auto accidents can result in a number of complex injuries and symptoms.  This is due to a variety of factors involved.  When evaluating an injured neck, physicians should take into account the beginning & end position of the victim in the car (before & after the collision), the speed of the vehicles before the accident, size of the vehicles involved, the restraints used (air bag, seat belt), pre-existing health conditions of victims, age and gender of the victims.

Uncomplicated cases of whiplash are the result of sprained ligaments in the neck.   The muscles naturally spasm as a protective mechanism.  Pain from the whiplash may be a stiff neck and may go down one or both arms.

A more severe case of whiplash is indicated by persistent pain that lasts for a month and a half or more.  This can indicate that the whiplash more extensively damaged and/or trapped the nerves.  Whiplash can also lead to discs rupturing in the neck like a “slipped “disc, ruptured disc or herniated disc in the back

Other symptoms from a car accident  may include radiating pain into the shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand, low back pain, headaches and more.

The following list is of the most common whiplash symptoms, as well as their rate of frequency.

If you experience any of these whiplash injury symptoms, play it safe and get an auto injury check-up at our office. Please call 253-471-1289 and ask for my assistant Jenni. Your Consultation is FREE! You can also click here to make an appointment

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Why Choose Dr. Vince Leone and New Life Chiropractic?

• Chiropractic, in office rehabilitation, and massage therapy offered.
• The most up to date computerized documentation of your injury
• We have been  working with auto insurance carriers for over 40 years and know how their system
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• If you don’t have insurance no worries we take third party cases.
• We assign you your own injury assistant in our office to answer all the  questions you will have.
• We can work with your attorney to properly document your care, and to get you the care that you
  need for your injuries (in most cases, at not cost to you).
• If you need an attorney we can refer you to the best in the area!
• Same day appointments available.
• Friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff

I hope this information has been helpful for you. Once again, it is imperative to be checked right away following a car accident and possible whiplash. Please call my office right away and ask for Jenni at 253-471-1289. You can also email me directly at drvinceleone@gmail.com. Your consultation with me is completely FREE. I will do a thorough evaluation and tell you exactly what is wrong and what type of treatment you need and deserve. There is rarely any out of pocket costs to the individual as insurance generally covers everything. So don’t delay, call our office today at 253-471-1289 or click here to make an appointment.

Sincerely,

Dr. Vince Leone