Although auto accidents are an everyday occurrence, they should be taken seriously. Even minor accidents can cause whiplash, back pain, or other types of injury. A checkup from our Orangeburg, SC, chiropractor can determine if you’re suffering from a musculoskeletal auto accident injury. These FAQs from Marsch Chiropractic Center explain more about auto injuries and how chiropractic care can provide treatment.
Why should I see a chiropractor after an auto accident?
In addition to noticeable injuries that can be easily seen, auto accidents can cause “hidden” soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains, whiplash, and pinched nerves that can cause pain, inflammation, and stiffness. You may not feel the pain right away due to the shock to your system. Chiropractors specialize in treating musculoskeletal pain caused by soft tissue injuries. Our chiropractor can diagnose your condition and offer treatment to relieve pain and put you on the road to recovery.
How soon after my accident should I see a chiropractor?
We recommend making an appointment within days after your accident so you can start any needed treatment without delay. The sooner injuries are addressed, the sooner you can get back on your feet.
What are some common musculoskeletal auto accident injuries?
Whiplash is a common auto accident injury, along with muscle sprains, joint strains, herniated discs, and spinal misalignments. Whiplash is a neck injury caused by your head being thrust forward and back forcefully. This sudden movement can cause muscle, ligament, or tissue damage in your cervical spine, resulting in neck, shoulder or back pain, stiffness, inflammation, and loss of neck mobility.
How can a chiropractor help with my auto accident injury?
Our Orangeburg, SC, chiropractor will conduct a physical exam and take x-rays, if necessary, to diagnose your injury and determine its severity. We’ll check your spinal alignment and conduct tests to see what impact the injury has had on your mobility. This information will help us outline a treatment plan that will relieve pain and restore body functionality.
As auto accidents often cause misalignments in your spine, we’ll start by restoring balance to your spinal system with chiropractic adjustments. Adjustments realign muscles, bones, and joints that were jolted out of position by the auto collision. Realigning your system takes pressure off of spinal nerves to reduce pain and inflammation and restore spinal function. Depending on your injury, we may add massage and rehab exercises to your treatment to restore range of motion and mobility and expedite your healing.
See Our Orangeburg, SC, Chiropractor for Auto Injury Treatment
To schedule a consultation at Marsch Chiropractic Center in Orangeburg, SC, for auto injury treatment, contact us today at 803-536-1635.
