Whiplash Treated in Eden Prairie

Yes, absolutely. Significant whiplash injuries can occur in collisions happening at speeds as low as 5 to 10 mph. Modern vehicles are designed to withstand bumper impact, but the kinetic energy from that impact passes directly through the car seat and into your spine, throwing your neck out of its normal alignment.

Not necessarily. One of the trickiest things about whiplash is that symptoms are frequently delayed. Because your body floods itself with adrenaline and endorphins immediately after a traumatic event, you might not feel pain for days, or even weeks. At Floro Chiropractic, we always recommend getting a comprehensive spinal exam immediately after any accident to catch hidden structural misalignments before severe pain sets in.

Whiplash presents differently in everyone, but the most common symptoms include:

• Neck pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion
• Frequent headaches (often starting at the base of the skull)
• Shoulder pain, upper back pain, or arm discomfort
• Dizziness, fatigue, or blurred vision
• Pins-and-needles or tingling sensations radiating down the arms

Dr. Olinda Floro takes a comprehensive, Whole-Body Approach rather than just looking at the single spot that hurts. During your initial exam, she evaluates your posture, joint mobility, muscle balance, and total spinal alignment from head to toe. This ensures that hidden contributing weaknesses—such as mid-back imbalances or shoulder compensation from the accident—are fully addressed.

Every patient's comfort level and injury severity are unique, which is why Dr. Floro personalizes her treatment methods using her four decades of clinical experience. For whiplash care, she utilizes a range of traditional manual and gentle, instrument-assisted techniques learned at the Palmer College of Chiropractic, including:

• Diversified Technique and Thompson Drop Table for classic structural adjustments.
• Activator and Arthrostim instrument methods, which deliver a lighter, precise touch that is incredibly gentle on sensitive, acutely injured neck tissues.

Whiplash causes severe, protective muscle spasms as your body tries to "lock down" and protect your injured neck. This results in the formation of sensitive nodules called trigger points. At Floro Chiropractic, we combine spinal adjustments with target therapies like trigger point therapy and myofascial release. By holding mild-to-medium pressure on these tight zones for 7 to 10 seconds, we can decrease muscle spasms, restore muscle strength, and help your spinal adjustments hold more effectively.

To accelerate your healing, minimize severe inflammation, and restore mobility, Dr. Floro supports her standard chiropractic care with specialized Spinal Rehabilitation therapies. Depending on your specific whiplash symptoms, your care plan may include:

• Microcurrent Therapy and Electrical Muscle Stimulation to ease nerve pain and muscle spasms.
• Intersegmental Traction to gently stretch spinal segments and increase joint mobility.
• Ultrasound Therapy to promote deep tissue circulation and reduce internal inflammation.

Yes. Whiplash and physical trauma place an immense amount of chemical and emotional stress on your body. When standard physical adjustments aren't enough, Dr. Floro looks deeper into contributing factors like emotional well-being (utilizing the Neuro-Emotional Technique), stress management, and customized Nutritional Guidance to ensure your body has the raw building blocks it needs to repair damaged ligaments and muscles.

No, you do not need a referral from a primary care physician or your auto insurance provider to see a chiropractor. You can contact our office directly to get started.