The Importance of Seeing a Chiropractor After an Auto Accident
If you are involved in an auto accident, it’s a traumatic experience for your body. The uncontrolled body movements caused by impact can damage ligaments, tendons, bones, and muscles. An auto accident can cause pain which can last for days, weeks, months, or even years.
Your chiropractor is an expert at treating the effects brought on by a car accident.
Let’s take a quick look at some of the ways an auto accident can affect you, including:
Whiplash, from your neck and head suddenly being thrown around like a whip
Neck pain, from your head being violently thrust forward, backward, or sideways
Chest pain, from your upper body being thrown against the seatbelt or steering wheel
Shoulder and arm pain, from being shoved forward, backward, or sideways
Torso and abdominal pain, from your lower body being pushed downward
Leg and foot pain, from your body being pushed downward and forward
You can try a few home remedies to get relief from minor pain. Try:
Resting the first day after the accident
Applying ice packs to the injured area for 15 minutes for the first day or two
Applying heat for the next few days to relax muscles and improve circulation
Gentle stretching to maintain flexibility and decrease stiffness
Taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and pain medication
For moderate to severe pain and injuries, you need to visit your chiropractor, who can help you heal and get you back on your feet.
Your chiropractor may recommend:
Therapeutic massage; to relieve tissue swelling, relax muscle tension, and improve circulation to help you heal
Manual adjustment; to relieve painful joints by increasing range-of-motion and flexibility
Electrical stimulation; to improve circulation, reduce stiffness, and promote muscle healing
Your chiropractor can help you and your body recover from an auto accident quickly, so you can get back to your active life. Don’t let an auto accident keep you from enjoying your life. Call your chiropractor today.
