Recovery after an Automobile Injury: Your Chiropractor Can Help

Airbags, seat belts, and car frames designed to crumple while protecting the driver are keeping us all safer in our cars. Although they are essential for saving lives, these protective features can actually mask injuries from a car accident. Even in cases where drivers and passengers walk away from a wreck believing they’re “uninjured”, accidents can have profound, long-lasting health consequences for those involved. It’s not uncommon for some types of symptoms to appear only gradually days or weeks after the impact. This can seriously delay effective diagnosis and treatment. It’s also possible for symptoms to come and go, making it more difficult to associate them with the accident.

Fortunately, there are things you can do to safeguard your health and improve your chances for a full recovery following an auto accident. Clinical studies have demonstrated that chiropractic care can shorten recovery time and decrease the amount of permanent physical damage sustained in a collision.
Naturally, You Must Take Care of First Things First.
Always address any life-threatening injuries first. If you experience (or have reason to suspect) significant bleeding or bruising, broken bones, internal pain, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, or shock, you should seek immediate help from healthcare professionals who specialize in treating trauma injuries. Remember, Chiropractors don’t hand out band aids!
Recognize Signs that You May Be at Increased Risk of Developing Chronic Problems.
-A prior history of back, neck or shoulder problems (including previous injury).
-Distinct numbness, tingling or pain immediately following an accident.
-Increased muscle tension or reduced range of motion after the crash.
-You were involved in a rear-end collision.
-Your head was turned at the moment of impact.
-You have symptoms that don’t resolve or that become generalized.
Visit your Chiropractor as Soon as Possible After an Accident.
Do this even if you don’t think you’ve been hurt very badly. A jolt to the muscular skeletal system does not always manifest as pain. It’s possible that the accident just shifted things enough to eventually lead to serious issues. Research has shown that early intervention in the form of chiropractic adjustment, massage and supervised exercise and stretching programs can make a big difference in longer-term function.
Chiropractic Care and Exercise Can Help You Heal

Exercise and stretching programs are designed to help prevent future injuries and are an important part of a balanced treatment plan. Activity encourages blood flow to the injured area and promotes healing. It also helps prevent or reduce scar tissue formation and maintain range of motion, so stay active!

An auto accident can affect your health (and your lifestyle) for years if you don’t receive the proper treatment. So if you or someone you care about has been injured in a collision, please call us at Breathe Health Center and Services or login to our website, to make an appointment today.
Chiropractic care can help put you on the Road to Recovery!