Chiropractic Care After a Car Accident
A car accident can be one of scariest and most traumatic events a person goes through. While no one ever wishes to be in an automobile accident, it is important to know how to proceed with caring for your injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents.
The first step to recovery is to make an appointment with a chiropractor. Chiropractors specialize in treating many of the most common automobile accident-related injuries. To ensure optimal effectiveness for healing, chiropractic care is crucial immediately following a car accident.
Your chiropractor will likely request X-Rays to determine if there are serious injuries in the neck or spine. Auto injuries can be very traumatic to the spine. Car accidents can cause severe whiplash injuries, neck pain, back pain, and several other injuries. Whiplash injuries can lead to lifelong neck pain and neurological effects that include disc herniations, numbness and tingling in the hands, headaches, and chronic back pain. Therefore, it is important to seek a full medical evaluation after experiencing an auto accident, even if you do not experience symptoms right away.
Chiropractors also treat neck and back injuries and help with soft tissue pain and injuries. Many times, individuals who have been injured in a car accident have so much muscle pain and stiffness that they simply cannot function normally. This discomfort, on top of other injuries, can be a serious issue and affect quality of everyday life and activities.
Chiropractors can help relieve pain, provide exercises to support your care and provide nutritional advice that can also help with the healing process.
To expedite the healing process, take the initiative to visit a chiropractic immediately following an auto accident.
Book your appointment today!
Harborside Chiropractic • 5422 Lockwood Ridge Road • Bradenton, FL 34203
