Find Out How a Car Accident Chiropractor Can Help You Get Back on Track

1. August 3, 2017 Find Out How a Car Accident Chiropractor Can Help You Get Back on Track Vehicular accidents have consistently been one of the leading causes of deaths in the United States, according to statistics. For this reason, the U.S. government has been putting a lot of emphasis on matters involving road safety--texting while driving is prohibited; drunk-driving is severely penalized, among many other rules and regulations. All of these are strictly being enforced in the hope that the number of casualties would be reduced. However, not all road or car accidents result in death. Instead, some survivors only get to sustain injuries--but of varying degrees. These include, but are not limited to, head and brain 1

2. injuries (e.g. concussions, internal hemorrhage, skull fracture), neck and back injuries (e.g. whiplash, herniated discs, spinal cord damage), soft tissue injuries (e.g. torn muscles, tendons, or ligaments), broken bones, spinal cord damage, and burns. Injuries sustained can range from mild to severe, but sometimes also result in debilitating conditions. The Car Accident Chiropractor A car accident chiropractor specializes in the use chiropractic modalities for the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and care of people who have sustained injuries from vehicular accidents. Depending on the type and severity of damage, and the overall health of his patient, he will develop a unique and comprehensive treatment plan. This is preceded by a thorough assessment of the patient. The typical chiropractic treatment plan usually involves one or more modalities such as manual manipulation, physiotherapy (e.g. electrical nerve stimulation, neuromuscular stimulation), and physical therapy (rehabilitation and therapeutic exercises). Still, there are many other treatment methods that a chiropractor could use. Moreover, in addition to the main treatment method, chiropractors who are advocates of the holistic approach may also include adjunct therapy such as massage therapy, nutrition counseling, and acupuncture. These are being added to promote overall patient health and well-being. The Benefits of Car Accident Chiropractic Chiropractic as an alternative or complementary medicine has come a long way in the past 100 years. Combining various approaches that are generally safe and non-invasive, it is now widely recognized in the US as an effective treatment and rehabilitation method. Furthermore, depending on the nature of the accident and patient health condition, the chiropractic approach could actually eliminate the need for surgery and for more medications following a car accident. So, if you or your loved one has recently been involved in such an accident, consider going to a chiropractor for advice. Not all injuries and symptoms are immediately apparent, and weeks or months may pass without you knowing what could have affected you. But, the earlier you get treated, the better. You might be surprised at all the benefits that chiropractic treatment could 2

3. provide (e.g. reduction of inflammation and scar tissue, restoration of motion, relief for both localized and generalized pain, stress relief, and prevention of chronic pain). About Accident Care Chiropractic & Massage: We are veterans in the field of chiropractic therapy and rehabilitation, specializing in automobile accidents and personal injuries. As established health care providers here in Oregon, we offer a range of services designed not just to treat our patient’s complaints, but also to lead them towards overall health and wellness. Sources: Types of Car Accident Injuries, Chicagolawyer.com 8 Reasons Why Chiropractic is the Best Treatment for Auto Injuries, Chironexus.net 3