An auto injury can be a traumatic experience, causing a great deal of physical pain. While it is common practice to receive prescriptions for pain, a chiropractic expert can help relieve your pain and discomfort naturally. At Capstone Chiropractic, we are dedicated to helping our Alpharetta neighbors speed up their recovery process through non-invasive care.
Common Auto Accidents Injuries
One of the most frequent injuries from an automobile accident is whiplash, which is an injury to the soft tissues and nerves in the neck. Whiplash often occurs during rear-end collisions when the neck is propelled forward and then backward rapidly. You might experience symptoms such as neck pain, a decrease in motion, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue.
Backaches are another common result of an auto injury. You may experience lower back pain due to muscle or soft tissue injury, or even damage to a disc. It is also possible to experience nerve damage from the collision, which can lead to numbness or tingling in the extremities. Sprains or strains of the soft tissues in arms or legs are also common, leading to general muscle aches, soreness, or weakness.
Don't Wait for Symptoms
You might think because you don’t have immediate symptoms that you don’t need medical attention, but that isn’t the case. It is best to seek the assistance of a practitioner like a chiropractor immediately after the accident, even if you feel fine.
Sometimes, an injury won’t cause noticeable symptoms until days or even weeks after the accident. For instance, many people do not experience the signs of whiplash right away. Back pain is another issue that may not present itself immediately but can become a chronic problem if left untreated.
How a Chiropractor Can Help?
Our chiropractor has the potential to ease your pain and promote healing through a precise chiropractic adjustment. This treatment involves moving the vertebrae in the back so they realign with the discs, which reduces pressure on the soft tissues and nerves. This realignment also increases blood flow to the area, which significantly enhances the natural healing process.
In addition to adjustments, we may perform spinal decompression to take pressure off the discs in the spine. Other possible chiropractic treatments for accident recovery include specialized massage and exercise therapy designed to restore your strength and mobility.
