Post-Accident Care

If you have been involved in either a Motor Vehicle Accident or Workplace Accident you have most likely ended up with injuries, aches and pains that need attention. In all of the confusion and details to attend to post-accident, it is easy to become overwhelmed and not know where to begin. An examination and consultation with a Chiropractor is a great place to start - below, we offer some reasons why you should get in touch with a chiropractor after being involved in an accident.

1. Injuries Are Not Always Obvious

While broken bones, cuts, and bruises are easy to spot, some conditions are not always apparent in the immediate aftermath of an accident. If you are involved in an accident, your adrenaline levels will spike, which could disguise symptoms and pain.

Pains, aches, and inflammation tend to reveal themselves when the body calms down. Ignoring the pain associated with an accident could lead to long-term damage. For example, if you suffer a minor injury to a joint or bone, you could cause substantial damage in another accident such as a trip and fall incident because your body is in a weakened state already.

2. Treatments Are Non-invasive

If you are suffering from pain after an accident, visit a chiropractor, as he or she can use spinal manipulation to realign the joints of the spine to significantly reduce pain and promote healing. The chiropractor may also recommend additional therapies, including stretches and massage, heat or ice pack application, and special exercises. These methods can provide fast pain relief and even tackle the underlying symptoms in some cases, all without the trauma of invasive surgeries.

3. Avoid Excessive Pain Medication

Pain medication is sometimes necessary; for example, Ibuprofen can prove to be an effective short-term solution if you suffer inflammation. However, pain medication can also hide injuries, which delays healing. Additionally, medication can be addictive while also impairing your judgment, especially when you are behind the wheel of a car or operating heavy equipment. Once you become too reliant on painkillers, you may experience withdrawal symptoms and more pain when you stop taking them. Chiropractic care offers effective pain management without the need for addictive painkillers. Techniques such as stretching, spinal manipulation, and massage can reduce pain, heal your body, increase blood flow, and strengthen your muscles.

4. Avoid Chronic Conditions

Minor injuries sustained in an accident can become serious medical conditions if left untreated. For example, low back pain can continue for years if you do not seek treatment, and this chronic condition can lead to emotional anguish to match the physical pain. If you are involved in an accident, seek immediate chiropractic care to boost your chances of a full and speedy recovery.