Injuries
Auto Injuries
Most people have one thing on their mind after a car accident–their car! However, it’s important to remember that you and your injuries come first. A visit to a chiropractor should always follow an auto injury, as chiropractors are specialists in damage to soft and hard tissue.
How Can a Chiropractor Help Me After My Auto Accident?
Chiropractors are able to treat neck and back injuries associated with auto accidents. Many times, individuals who have been injured in a car accident experience such intense muscle pain and stiffness that they simply cannot function normally. When left untreated, this discomfort can be a serious issue.
After an auto accident, some individuals experience indicators of whiplash injuries right away, such as blurred vision, headaches, shoulder pain, dizziness, reduced range of motion, and arm pain. Whiplash can also result in minor back injuries, muscle injuries, ligament problems, and disc damage. Other individuals may be injured and feel nothing at all.
Treating pain or whiplash should never be secondary to bringing your car to the mechanic or working with your insurance company. If you’ve had an auto accident recently, your first priority should be taking the initiative to visit your chiropractor.
Personal injury is defined as bodily harm that comes from being involved in any type of accident or mishap such as:
- Automobile accidents
- Bike and pedestrian collisions
- Boat and airplane accidents
- Construction accidents
- OSHA violations
- Medical malpractice
Chiropractors are professionals who uncover underlying issues in personal injury accidents. Whether using a single spinal adjustment or a series of treatment, visiting a chiropractor is one of the best options to start the healing process.
If you find yourself with a personal injury, schedule a consultation with us, as you may have underlying issues that we can help diagnose and treat.
Personal Injuries
Sports Injuries
Despite the conscientious care and precautions that athletes follow, many push their bodies to the extreme and may experience musculoskeletal injuries at one time or another.
Chiropractors are to athletes as cardiologists are to those who suffer from cardiovascular disease. Athletes who receive treatment from a medical doctor find themselves frequently benched and on the sidelines. Others play and then spend hours after the game icing their injuries and taking pain medication. This is because medical doctors do not treat the body as an integrated system, but rather treat each injury individually. Meanwhile, chiropractic treatment offers a balanced, holistic approach, by using spinal adjustments and physical therapy techniques to help the patient’s muscles, tendons, and ligaments return to their normal function.
Chiropractic care meticulously tends to the needs of the athlete because special attention is given to the spine, joints, muscles, tendons, and nerves. Additionally, chiropractic care ensures that all pieces of the musculoskeletal system are working harmoniously in their healthiest, most natural state.
Professional athletes recognize tremendous value in chiropractic care because they realize that it helps them maximize athletic performance. Whether you’re an athlete or weekend warrior, receiving chiropractic care will enable you to reach an optimum level of achievement without breaking yourself.
Cervical and lumbar spinal issues primarily stem from nerve compression in these regions. The cervical spine, located in the neck, and the lumbar spine, situated in the lower back, are critical for movement and support. When nerves in these areas get compressed, individuals often experience discomfort, reduced mobility, and sometimes severe pain. This discomfort typically presents as a sharp or throbbing pain, tingling sensations, or even muscle weakness in the affected regions.
Spinal decompression therapy emerges as a formidable solution to these issues. This non-invasive treatment method gently stretches the spine. By creating negative pressure, it helps retract or reposition herniated or bulging disc material, leading to significant pain relief. Moreover, this process fosters an environment conducive to healing by boosting blood flow and nutrient exchange to the affected area.
During spinal decompression therapy, patients lie on a specialized table. A healthcare professional controls the table, tailoring the treatment to the patient's specific needs. Typically, a session lasts around 30 to 45 minutes, with multiple sessions spread over several weeks.
Apart from alleviating pain, spinal decompression therapy offers additional benefits. It enhances flexibility, promotes better spinal health, and can prevent future spinal issues. This therapy fits seamlessly into holistic wellness plans, offering a drug-free, surgery-free path to better spinal health.
This therapy suits individuals with herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, and other related spinal conditions. However, it's not a universal solution. Patients with certain health conditions like osteoporosis or those who are pregnant should consult with a healthcare professional before proceeding.