Edmonton Chiropractor: Motor Vehicle Accidents
If left untreated, injuries that resulted from a motor vehicle accident and are treated with pain medications will eventually lead to long-term health problems and chronic pain. Restoration Chiropractic in Edmonton provides chiropractic care plans to evaluate a range of conditions that may develop after a motor vehicle accident and treat injuries to avoid long-term and chronic physical problems.
Auto Accident Injuries
Our bodies will immediately tense up prior to the impact of an auto collision, making your spine and discs especially vulnerable to damage. Undetected misalignments subsequently cause problems as joint, tendon and muscle functions become significantly impaired over time resulting in chronic pain. Several degenerative conditions that significantly reduce mobility and regular daily functioning can be directly attributed to the untreated injuries of a motor vehicle accident.
How Can a Edmonton Chiropractor Help After a Motor Vehicle Accident?
Chiropractic care offers a natural, non-invasive, drug-free alternative for spinal injuries and pain in the neck, back, legs and arms after a car collision. Restoration Chiropractic chiropractors work closely with patients and in conjunction with other health care providers to restore mobility and relieve acute and chronic pain using chiropractic adjustments in combination with other tailored treatment techniques administered from our Edmonton chiropractic clinic.
Chiropractic Care for Whiplash and Related Conditions
Although whiplash is one of the most common injuries treated by Edmonton chiropractors treating auto accident victims, Restoration Chiropractic recommends complete diagnostic testing and a thorough chiropractic evaluation to uncover the underlying condition. Consult a licensed chiropractor if you experience any of the following:
- Persistent lower back pain
- Chronic neck pain and neck stiffness
- Blurred vision
- Persistent headaches
- Dizziness
- Shoulder pain
- Reduced range of motion in the neck
- Arm and leg pain
Some patients report these symptoms immediately following a car accident while others may only experience progressive symptoms weeks, months or even years later. Even though you were wearing a seatbelt during the collision, to keep your torso in place, car collisions involve rapid movements of acceleration and deceleration which make the neck particularly vulnerable to injury. Regardless the severity of the impact or condition, a prompt evaluation from a licensed chiropractor is recommended. Studies have revealed that more than 70% of accident victims seeking hospital emergency services immediately after a car accident continue to experience moderate to severe pain 6 weeks later. In most cases, seeking prompt chiropractic care not only provides patients with immediate pain relief, but also offers long-term recovery options.
Your First Appointment With a Chiropractor
Restoration Chiropractic chiropractors provide you with recommendations for the best treatment plan for auto accident injuries which may include a combination of manual adjustments to the spine, neck and joints in addition to muscle relaxation and other therapy techniques. Chiropractic care treatment plans for motor vehicle accident victims may also include exercise programs to reduce pain and realign discs. Therapies conducted at our Edmonton clinic are designed to recalibrate the nervous system to facilitate improved coordination and mobility. A complete chiropractic care plan also includes suggestions for posture and lifestyle changes to promote overall healing and wellness.