subject: The Truth About Chiropractic Care And Auto Accident Injuries [print this page] Chiropractors use special manipulation techniques to relieve the spine of pressure that can cause aches, pains and even other symptoms. The fact that chiropractic care is considered to be a type of alternative medicine emphasizing on diagnosing, treating and preventing disorders of the spine and muscular and skeletal systems may be a little misleading. Chiropractors are actually primary care medical professionals not unlike other specialists like dentists or ear, nose and throat doctors.
Much of the idea behind why this type of medical care is that the central nervous system is housed in the spinal column and is affected by trauma, injury and stress on the spine. One of the most common causes of spinal injury occurs when a person is in a car crash. It is very common for chiropractors to treat people with injuries due to car accidents.
What you need to know and understand about chiropractors and traditional doctors is that when a doctor in the ER examines you for injuries after an accident and finds no apparent auto injury issue you are sent home with some pain medications just in case. What they don't tell you is that when your injuries involve your back or neck the issues with this injury will get worse over time. In many cases people have had no problems at all with an injury due to a car accident for years and then the problems begin.
It is very important to your health, well being and in any kind of accident lawsuit to be properly examined and diagnosed. If you settle before a proper diagnosis is provided you will lose money and in the following months or even years you will have problems with your back and spine from the old accident and you will be able to do nothing about it.
One of the most common things that occur in an auto accident is that the spinal column compresses, resulting in pain because the vertebrae of the spine are pushed closer together compressing the soft tissue, also known as disks between them. While this may not cause immediate pain, it will cause pain sooner or later which can range from mild to almost debilitating depending on the damage. This is what happens when you hear about issues with herniated or bulging disks.
What is needed in this case is spinal decompression which is one of the most commonly performed techniques in chiropractor's offices. This technique stretches the vertebrae out where they should be and provides relief to the patient. More than one session will be required for your spinal health and pain relief. Chiropractors also provide you with information about how to prevent pain and with exercises to help strengthen your back muscles. So, remember your friendly neighborhood chiropractor the next time you, or someone you love has an auto accident.
by: Jonathan Berns, DC
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