AUTO INJURY RELIEF

Approximately 3 million whiplash injuries are reported each year due primarily due to car crashes. About 30% of that number develop chronic pain as a result and a further 30% become disabled due to chronic neck pain. Joint manipulation and muscle therapy helps reduce the long term effects of whiplash and reduce swelling in the area. At MaxHealth Center we incorporate so called “active” treatment by warming up the muscle tissue with 50 minutes of specific muscle work prior to the chiropractic adjustment. The end result is that your body will have fewer muscular adhesions and better range of motion. Once the joint has been successfully restored to its normal range of motion, the area may also need strengthening, which your chiropractic physician can discuss with you at the appropriate phase of your treatment plan. This article is here to help you understand how chiropractors help car accident patients in Paradise, Rancho Oakey, or Spring Valley.

Common Injuries After Car Accident

Unfortunately, many people believe that the most serious injuries sustained following car accidents are immediately noticeable. There is also a misconception that only high speed or hard impact collisions can cause serious damage to person's body. It has been found that these two beliefs are largely responsible for the vast number of injuries that fail to receive treatment following automobile collisions. Therefore, the first thing to remember when making the decision to seek appropriate care is to understand that a large number of injuries can occur following many different types of collisions.

Following a car accident, a person must keep in mind that many factors such as the placement of a cars headrest, size of both automobiles involved in the collision, and the speed that they were traveling prior at impact all play an important role in determining the injuries sustained. To help understand this concept, it has been shown through research that a car traveling only 5 mph at the time of impact is capable of producing the forces necessary to cause whiplash injuries. While injuries such as fractures, cuts, concussions, and dislocations are immediately noticeable, other forms of damage to musculature, blood vessels, and nerves may not become evident for months or even years. Unfortunately when these injuries become evident months and years down the road, insurance companies are often not held liable for reimbursement. Therefore it is important that you undergo a complete evaluation immediately following your accident by a health care professional familiar with these injuries. Your doctor at MaxHealth Center is here to help you in this process.

How can my chiropractor help?

As mentioned previously, chiropractors are one of the few primary health care providers who specialize in treating the musculoskeletal system. Just as a person consults with a cardiologist for concerns about their heart, many people seek care and advice from chiropractors regarding musculoskeletal injuries. While whiplash injuries are not always immediately evident, they are actually considered one of the most common injuries sustained during car accidents. The strain that the forces causing whiplash injuries place on the spine are capable of causing damage to the muscles, ligaments, and nerves responsible for supporting your head and neck. If these seemingly minor injuries are not corrected, they often produce a waterfall affect leading to multiple neurological and musculoskeletal symptoms. In fact, it has been found that whiplash injuries are often responsible for early degeneration of the vertebrae throughout your spine, as well as a multitude of symptoms such as pain and headaches. Since automobile injuries can involve many systems throughout the body, finding a doctor who is able to address each area is important. Our team at MaxHealth Center in Paradise, Rancho Oakey, or Spring Valley will create an individualized treatment plan that encompasses chiropractic adjustments, active and passive physical therapy, exercise programs, and possibly nutritional modifications to help speed up the recovery process.

As you can see, seeking care immediately after an automobile accident in Paradise, Rancho Oakey, or Spring Valley can mean the difference between recovery and a life time of pain. If you have been in a car accident or know someone who has, please contact our team at MaxHealth Center as soon as possible to schedule a consultation.