FAQs About Auto Accident Chiropractic Treatment

Victims of car accidents may be in great pain, and chiropractic treatment may be able to help. When cars collide, the consequences can be devastating in terms of property damage and physical trauma. Much of this depends on the speed of the cars and other factors of the incident. However, there are a few things that can affect the body that may not be expected. Knowing what steps to take after an accident to get help for physical problems is essential to reducing stress and pain.

Finding help in the short and long term

In an accident, once the vehicle stops, the person may feel a sense of relief that the worst is over. But while the action may be over, the pain, both physical and emotional, may be just starting. Therefore, it is vital to seek help immediately.

Call 911, even if it does not seem like anyone's injuries are that severe. A paramedic or police officer may spot warning signs that medical intervention is warranted. Waiting a day or two before seeing a doctor or chiropractor may prove painful and cause more damage.

Can chiropractors help diagnose medical conditions?

No matter who is at fault, a recommendation may be made to get a medical report. This may come from a friend, a passenger, or even an attorney. Law firms specializing in handling injury due to car accidents, often called personal injury firms, tend to refer clients to chiropractors for evaluation. Soft-tissue and skeletal damage may have occurred due to the force of the crash. These injuries may not show up in standard testing, but manipulation by a chiropractor may be able to help diagnose issues that need further treatment.

How long is treatment necessary?

Many victims may have questions about how to move forward after getting an initial exam from a chiropractor. They may suggest that continued spinal manipulation or treatment to other areas of the body is necessary.

One of the culprits of pain is inflammation. When muscles get injured, they become swollen. This inflammation is not always easy to get rid of, and it can take months for the muscles to return to their normal size. As the inflammation decreases, so does the pain. The maneuvers performed by a chiropractor can help battle inflammation.

How else can chiropractors help?

A source of pain in the neck can be caused by the stress that the body is under due to the events of the incident. Strain and stress can cause anxiety, which triggers a physical response in the adrenal glands. This "fight or flight" sensation can leave the neck feeling tight, spawn headaches, lead to fatigue, etc. Chiropractic treatment can help alleviate these signs and symptoms of stress.

What type of health conditions can chiropractors address?

Chiropractors can provide treatments for patients of all ages and address a wide range of health issues. They are mostly known for working with patients with headaches, back pain, and neck pain. They typically address such issues with precise joint manipulations that reduce tension in the problematic joints and improve their range of motion.

A chiropractor can also provide treatments for disorders and injuries that affect the musculoskeletal system, which consists of joints, ligaments, and muscles. These injuries can impact the nervous system, causing pain in other parts of the body besides the damaged areas. Chiropractors can also provide lifestyle services, like advice on exercise, nutrition, and diet.

Can children get chiropractic treatments?

Children can indeed benefit from chiropractic treatments. Children tend to be more active than adults, so they are more likely to be injured by hard blows to the body from contact sports or by falling. Such injuries can lead to symptoms that a chiropractor can help alleviate, like discomfort, soreness, stiffness, and pain. Chiropractors can change their care to suit the needs of children. The chiropractic adjustments are typically quite gentle.

What type of training do chiropractors get?

Chiropractors are educated as primary contact healthcare professionals. They specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries or disorders that affect the musculoskeletal system (joints, muscles, and ligaments) and the nerves that connect them all.

The typical chiropractor has four years of pre-med college education, including courses in biology, chemistry, psychology, and chemistry. They follow that with up to five years of study at an accredited chiropractic college. 

Conclusion

Help after an accident may be found in chiropractic treatment. The goal of this practice is to help erase the stigma of chiropractic care and to treat people more effectively with less-invasive means than typical medical care.

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