What whiplash is
Whiplash is a strain of the neck's muscles, ligaments and joints from a quick back-and-forth motion. Symptoms can include neck pain, stiffness, headaches and upper back pain.
How Dr. Broome treats it
- A thorough exam, with imaging in the same practice if needed
- Gentle mobilization and adjustments as appropriate
- Soft tissue therapy
- A graded exercise plan to get your neck moving normally
When to see an orthopaedic specialist instead
After a car accident, numbness, weakness, severe pain or a possible fracture should be seen by an orthopaedic specialist first. SROSM can see you in the same practice. How to tell
Common questions
How soon after an accident should I be seen?
As soon as you can. Get emergency care first if you have severe pain, numbness, weakness or a head injury.
Do you handle car accident cases?
Call the office to talk through insurance and billing for accident-related care.
Medically reviewed by Keith W.V. Johnson, MD, FAAOS · Updated September 28, 2026