Most Common Car Accident Injuries Treated By Chiropractic

Even if you take steps and safety precautions to avoid a car accident or injury, sometimes they still occur due to the recklessness of other drivers, poor weather conditions, and unforeseeable circumstances. Though many people take care to adhere to safety measures, such as wearing a seatbelt, practising defensive driving, avoiding impaired driving, and taking care of vehicle recalls or suggested repairs, they still may receive minor to major injuries while regular driving if involved in a collision or accident.

While each car accident is unique, there are some fairly common injuries that result from car accidents and crashes due to the nature of safety devices, vehicle composition, and how the human body reacts to trauma.

Symptoms of whiplash include:

• Neck pain

• Neck stiffness

• Lost range of motion in the neck

• Headaches

• Arm tingling or numbness

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

Unfortunately, symptoms of whiplash can take time to appear after an automobile accident. Whether or not you experience symptoms of an injury after a car crash, it is crucial to receive a medical evaluation as soon as possible so that you can get the care that you may potentially need. Many chiropractic methods can be used to help you recover from whiplash, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and spinal manipulation.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Car accidents that involve a blow to the spinal cord or the ligaments, vertebrae, and discs surrounding the spinal cord can result in significant injury. Spinal cord injuries can range in severity, causing a variety of symptoms including loss of sensation, pain, difficulty breathing, and even paralysis. Chiropractic care can aid in the recovery of spinal cord injuries by relieving pressure on the spine, improving alignment, reducing inflammation in the spinal tissues, and restoring the spine’s range of motion.

Back Pain

Back pain is an extremely common side effect of being in a car crash. Whether due to a compressed spinal nerve, strain, sprain, or another back injury, this pain after a car accident may become worse over time. Your chiropractor can help you overcome back pain after an automobile accident with adjustments, spinal decompression, and manual therapy to realign the spine and ease inflammation.