Monday, November 21, 2016

How A Kent WA Chiropractor Helps Alleviate Car Accident Pain

By Jay Dy


You were just in an auto accident. If this was an extensive accident, you'll probably want to see a doctor and receive a check-up, especially if your head has been injured. What you might not realize is that even minor accidents can create a number of soft tissue injuries and that these can lead to chronic arthritis and pain if you leave them untreated.

Any time that your body jerks because of an accident, there's a possibility of injury. In fact, greater than 50% of whiplash injuries happen in cases where little or no damage was done to the car. If you feel pain after an accident, that's a good sign that you've sustained an injury. A Kent chiropractor will give you a complete exam. He is trained to identify hidden car accident injuries, and will start you on the road to recovery.

Why should you work with a chiropractor after being injured in a car accident?

When it comes to car accident injuries, whiplash is among the most common. This happens during a jarring and sudden movement, such as when your head whips back and forth or lashes from side to side. This causes weakness along the spine and creates a tremendous amount of discomfort that can include neck and shoulder pain, lower back pain and pain down the arm. Spinal manipulation can be used by a Kent chiropractor as can muscle stimulation and relaxation techniques along with strategic exercise and a variety of ergonomic changes and lifestyle changes.

Chiropractic doctors can additionally perform orthopedic and neurological tests to assess mobility, muscle strength, damage to the soft tissues, structure injuries and functionality of the joints and nerves in order to spot issues that may have been missed by other members of your medical team. After the source of your discomfort has been pinpointed, the Kent chiropractor will create an individualized plan of care for you.

The plan might include a chiropractic adjustment schedule, as well as trigger point therapy and frequently deep tissue massages. Chiropractic adjustments may restore health in your spine and surrounding tissue and muscles. Adjustments will help subluxations, strained tissues and herniated discs, returning you to full, pain-free mobility.




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