Chiropractors are commonly associated with pain management, restoration of joint function, and physical therapy. But did you know the chiropractors at Bowen Family Chiropractic of Jasper, AL, can help you put your auto accident injuries in the rearview?
Read on to learn some of the most commonly asked questions about chiropractic treatment for auto accident injuries.
What are the most common car accident injuries?
Chiropractors can help you with the following auto accident-related injuries:
Slipped or Herniated Discs
The force of an auto accident can easily cause slipped or herniated discs in your spinal cord. Typical symptoms include back pain, numbness, and weakness. You may also feel pain radiating to your arms or legs.
Whiplash
Whiplash symptoms may not show up until days after the initial accident and frequently include neck stiffness, decreased mobility, headaches, blurry vision, and fatigue.
Facet Joint Injuries
Located at the base of your spine, your facet joints provide stability while allowing movement in your back. Auto accidents can injure these important joints, causing intense pain, inflammation, stiffness, and muscle spasms.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Your body's soft tissues include muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Sprains, strains, bruises, and ligament tears are common soft tissue injuries. If you have a soft tissue injury, you'll have pain in the area, inflammation, and stiffness. Your pain may be constant or come and go. You may also notice that it's worse when you move or after sitting or standing for an extended period.
Should you see a chiropractor after an auto accident?
The short answer is yes. Even if you feel fine right after the accident, symptoms for some injuries can take days to manifest. Getting chiropractic treatment as soon as possible can reduce the severity of your pain, alleviate symptoms, and allow you to heal faster.
How does a chiropractor treat auto accident injuries?
Chiropractors have many ways to treat car accident injuries, including:
Chiropractic Adjustment
Chiropractic adjustments address joint misalignments in the back, neck, and extremity joints that can occur after an auto accident. These treatments expedite healing, minimize inflammation, and enhance your joints' range of motion.
Targeted Massage Therapy
A targeted massage helps relax your muscles and tendons, reducing pain and inflammation while boosting blood flow to the area. Chiropractors often use massage therapy as a complement to chiropractic adjustments.
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Your chiropractor will apply a targeted force to the precise area of disc herniation in your neck or back. Doing so increases the space between vertebrae, allowing the disc to retract and begin healing.
Start Your Auto Accident Recovery at Bowen Family Chiropractic
Let our family treat your family at Bowen Family Chiropractic in Jasper, AL. Don’t let lingering pain from an auto accident slow you down. Call (205) 221-3196 to schedule an appointment, or complete our online appointment request form today!
