Whiplash & the Atlas
Rear-end collisions jerk the head backward and forward, straining C1/C2 and their soft tissues. That stress can lock the atlas, which is why we check the entire cervical motion after a crash.
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Injury Care
Recovering After Car Accidents
Car accidents twist the neck in ways the upper cervical spine remembers, so early correction stabilizes the nervous system and prevents chronic pain.
Jul 21, 2025·Car Accident · Whiplash · Recovery
Restoring Motion
We use precision x-rays, nerve scans, and gentle upper cervical contacts to unlock locked joints so the spinal cord can carry messages without guarding.
Why Early Care Matters
Delaying care lets adhesions and muscular guarding harden the misalignment. Early, specific upper cervical work keeps the adjustment stable and the nervous system calm.
Final Thoughts
Dr. Park monitors recovery with follow-up scans and gentle adjustments, giving crash survivors a calm road back to activity.