How Has an Auto Accident Injury Affected You?

No one wants to think of becoming involved in an auto accident, but unfortunately, they are all too common to a majority of people. Despite many collisions being minor fender benders, any forceful impact, regardless of how small, has the potential of causing an accident injury. Injuries can affect many areas of the body, although the musculoskeletal system in particular seems to be subject to damage following an accident.

Whiplash - One of the most common injuries associated with a car accident is whiplash. Caused by a forceful impact that jerks the head forward and back, whiplash can cause severe neck pain, upper back pain and even a recurring headache.

Herniated Disc - A herniated disc is an injury to the spine that places pressure on the discs that naturally space the vertebrae. The compression causes the bulging discs, which may place pressure on the sciatic nerve. The result could be tingling, numbness, lower back pain, and discomfort in the lower body.

Sprains and Strains - An accident can take a severe toll on the muscles, joints and ligaments. Sprained or strained muscles are not uncommon, and often may be confused for soreness or stiffness. Sprains and strains may occur throughout the body, causing shoulder pain, neck pain, back pain or even muscle weakness.

Instead of treating the symptoms and injuries of a car accident with over the counter pain medications or surgical intervention, our Wilson chiropractor believes that your body can heal itself if given the opportunity to do so. However, time is essential to effective treatment, so it is important to see a chiropractor as soon as possible following an accident -- even if you have no immediate symptoms.

Chiropractic is a natural therapy that uses manual adjustment of the spine and neck to encourage healthy alignment and reduce pressure on the nerves and discs. Furthermore, continued visits to a chiropractor can improve motion range limitations suffered due to muscle strain, as well as relieve the cause and symptoms of whiplash.

Have you ever used sought chiropractic care to treat an injury caused by an auto collision?