If you or a loved one have suffered from injuries after a car accident, then you may be surprised to know that chiropractic care can help relieve any pain you could be experiencing as a result of an auto accident. A chiropractor is one of the medical professionals from whom you should seek immediate treatment.
Receiving chiropractic care can be extremely necessary, especially if you have suffered musculoskeletal system and spine-related injuries. Chiropractic treatments can relieve stress on the muscles and nerves, provide the spine with proper balance, and help restore the body’s range of motion. A chiropractor will make gentle adjustments to the spinal area and other joints to help reduce pain.
Some injuries are not often noticeable following a car accident, and they can have a significant impact on one’s quality of life, which can increase stress on the body and mind. Chiropractic care, such as spinal adjustments, laser therapy, and spinal decompression, are non-invasive treatment options to help relieve pain after a car accident injury.
Car Accident Injuries
Some of the most common car accident injuries include bruising, whiplash, back or neck injuries, PTSD, broken bones, internal bleeding, and much more.
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), leading to headaches, dizziness, and problems with memory. Those involved in a car accident are often not even aware of having a concussion. That’s why having an evaluation by a chiropractor is important. While seat belts are intended to prevent serious injuries in a car crash, muscle sprains and other soft tissue injuries can be caused by these.
Damage to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons, resulting in soft tissue injury, is the most prominent type of injury arising from a car accident. Among those who have just had a car accident, back pain, neck pain, stiffness, soreness, and reduced range of motion are also very common.
Chiropractic Treatment Options
Whiplash Treatment – Chiropractors often treat patients with whiplash by introducing different forms of care that can include manipulating, stimulating, and relaxing the neck and back muscles.
Spinal Manipulation – Chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which a controlled, sudden force is applied to a spinal joint by using hands or a small gentle instrument. The objective is to enhance spinal motion and improve the physical function of your body.
Manual Therapy – Chiropractic manipulation is the application of pressure to the spine or other parts of the body. This pressure enables a chiropractor to adjust the alignment and correct it.
Electrical Stimulation – To block the transmission of pain signals sent to the spine and brain, chiropractors use electrodes to target electrical pulses at specific areas of the nervous system. Stimulation also works to increase the body’s production of endorphins that are natural pain relievers.
If you have been involved in a car accident in the Hudson, Columbia County, or Green County area would like to learn more about chiropractic care and other services provided, call KB Chiropractic at (518) 380-2432 to schedule a free consultation to help relieve your pain.