Even though car accidents can vary, the types of injuries people sustain after crashes are usually very similar. Most crashes result in damage to the musculoskeletal system, or the muscles and bones. Many car accidents cause whiplash, neck injuries, head injuries, muscle damage, and broken bones. Even though you might have already been to a general doctor or even an orthopedic surgeon, it could benefit you greatly to see a chiropractor after an accident.
Chiropractors are trained to treat the entire body, not just trick areas. The point of chiropractic care is to heal the issue in order to promote whole-body wellness and improve health. If you suffer from headaches and a sore neck, you might have sustained damage to your vertebrae, which then affects those other parts of your body. While doctors offer pain medications and surgical solutions, chiropractors can use physical therapy, exercises, and spinal adjustments to help you recover from an injury, helping you regain your health and comfort.
Whiplash
Whiplash injuries are some of the most common injuries sustained by car accident victims. Sometimes the pain from a whiplash injury hits immediately, but in other cases, it could take days or weeks for symptoms to appear. Whiplash occurs when the head is whipped back and forth quickly, jerking the neck and straining the surrounding muscles. Usually, this occurs in rear-ending accidents or other collisions where a vehicle strikes a wall, obstacle, or another car.
Although whiplash injuries are treatable, they can cause serious damage if left untreated. These injuries can cause severe neck pain, headaches, stiffness in the neck and shoulders, pain when moving the head, and a limited range of motion. With the help of an experienced chiropractor, whiplash victims can experience a significant decrease in neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
Other Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents might also cause other types of injuries, like broken bones, torn muscles, sprains and strains, back injuries, and more. A chiropractor who has experience treating car accident victims will know precisely which symptoms to look for and will be able to administer treatments aimed at improving your level of pain and discomfort.
How We Can Help
Depending on the injury, the treatments may vary, but the central goal is to promote healing in the damaged tissue, reduce any swelling, and to strengthen the injured area. A chiropractor might administer spinal adjustments, massage therapy, or other strengthening techniques, depending on your situation and the severity of your injury.
At Atlanta Pain & Rehab in Southwest Atlanta, we specialize in treating car accident victims, and we offer a variety of treatment options for whatever injury you’ve sustained. We provide full diagnostic assessments and can treat children, adults, and pregnant women alike. We offer neurological treatments, physical rehabilitation, medical pain relief, and chiropractic care.
To learn more about how you could benefit from chiropractic care after a car accident,Contact Atlanta Pain & Rehab to schedule an appointment.