Typical Injuries
There are many injuries that a chiropractor may treat you for following a car accident injury. Some of the more common ones are listed below:
Whiplash
- Whiplash is a neck condition that creates an over the flexibility of the neck due to rapid jerking movement during a car accident. It can cause some other problems like headaches and lack of proper neck motion. Chiropractors can work on the muscles as well as the cervical (neck) vertebrae in the upper part of the neck to restore movement and relieve pressure
Spinal injury
- Spinal injury can involve some problems including misaligned vertebrae and impinged nerves that must be restored to health with chiropractic manipulations.
Herniated discs
- Herniated discs are also known as “bulging discs” and are indicated by a rupture in the soft cartilage located between the vertebrae. Chiropractors can identify bulging discs with x-rays, but they will often refer such patients to a medical doctor if they find these injuries after an accident due to the possibility of rupture. Chiropractors treat the spine and the skeletal system and nervous system. If further tests are done that cannot be done by a chiropractor; they will likely make a referral to medical doctors and specialists.
Dislocated vertebrae
- Chiropractors specialize in disorders and misalignments of the spine. If you have some dislocated vertebrae, they can easily use their adjustment table and other tools to put your misaligned vertebrae back into place. You should feel relief immediately from this condition, but additional adjustments may be necessary to keep your spine in line.
Don’t Wait Too Long
Most chiropractic professionals agree that, if you have a car accident, you need to report to a chiropractor within 72 hours of the incident to avoid long-term problems or reinjure. Subluxations, misaligned spinal vertebrae, whiplash, and other injuries can all occur as a result of car accidents.
If you have had a car accident recently, we are so sorry that happened to you! It is a traumatic time for your body and your mind. We can help you relax and start to repair the injured areas fast.
Don’t allow your car accident injury to affect your feeling of well-being and spinal health. If you have had a car accident recently, give Dr. Montemarano, D.C. a call today and make an appointment. She cares about her patients and will focus on your injury to start the healing process.
The first step to healing is getting a spinal exam. Once you know the problem, you’ll get a specific plan of treatment that will help you feel better fast. Call Dr. Montemarano to request an appointment and feel better tomorrow!