HOW CHIRPOPRACTIC CARE CAN HELP AFTER AN AUTO ACCIDENT
Have you been involved in an auto accident? While you may think that everything is okay, you may have some invisible injuries that could show up days later. Many times, individuals who have been injured in a car accident experience such intense muscle pain and stiffness that they simply cannot function normally. When left untreated, this discomfort can be a serious issue. After the accident, your soft tissues may begin to self-heal by developing scar tissue. And if, your spine isn’t properly aligned before the scarring sets in, it can inhibit your normal range of motion and even lead to spinal degeneration. Fortunately, Chiropractic Care is a drug-free treatment for both short and long-term pain relief.
The main goal of Chiropractic Services is to allow your body to heal itself. Unlike medications and surgeries, chiropractic care treats the root cause of the pain and discomfort and offers a permanent solution. Chiropractic adjustments will realign the spine and take the pressure off the affected nerves, thus bringing quick relief. Furthermore, with a proper spine alignment, oxygen and nutrient-rich blood can flow freely to the injury and promote self-healing.
COMMON AUTO ACCIDENT INJURIES
With over 3 million cases reported each year, whiplash is the most common auto accident injury in the country. Whiplash is any impact that causes your head to suddenly and quickly jerk forward and backward while in motion. This force stretches your neck muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons beyond their normal range.
While it may seem passive, whiplash can have long-term health effects, such as memory loss and disability when not treated properly. Although most injuries are the result of rear-end or frontal collisions, whiplash can occur from an impact in any direction. Other susceptibilities for whiplash include contact sports, horseback riding, and physical abuse.
Whiplash symptoms may occur hours or even days after an auto accident. Some of the common symptoms include:
- Neck pain
- Neck stiffness
- Decreased range of motion around the neck
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Shoulder pain
- Upper back pain
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Make an AppoinmentAt PROSPINE CHIROPRACTIC & HEALTH, we have certified, experienced, and skilled chiropractors who can help you find quick relief for a wide range of musculoskeletal issues. Visit our chiropractic office or call us at (786) 618-9984 to schedule an appointment.