Top Chiropractic Care for Auto Injuries in Dallas
If you do have injuries, chiropractic care can help. Chiropractors are experts in treating auto accident injuries. They can help you regain your mobility and get back to your everyday life. In many cases, chiropractic care can even help reduce the amount of time you need to recover.
Car crashes rattle your body, and your spine, which can cause immediate pain or discomfort that arises weeks later. It’s important to not go unchecked. The longer you let your injuries go, the more problematic it will become later. It’s recommended to see a Chiropractor as soon as possible after a car accident.
Common Injuries from a Car Accident
Auto accidents are extremely dangerous and even fatal. But even small fender benders can cause a significant impact on your body without you knowing.
Here are common injuries that result from car crashes:
Spinal Support Ligament Injuries
The most significant injury is to the “spinal support” ligaments. These support ligaments hold your spinal bones in position. There are 197 support ligaments. Of the three injuries, the one that has the potential to be most problematic and cause long-term chronic pain is damage to the spinal support ligaments- causing instability.
When these ligaments are damaged, that section of the spine becomes permanently unstable, causing vertebrae to move excessively, creating inflammation and irritation to the spinal nerves. This injury also causes the joint or joints to wear out (degenerate) faster over time. This is the most common reason for chronic pain and disability. This injury is not tested for by most providers and left undiagnosed. Don’t worry, we will be using specialized x-ray imaging to test you for this injury, and are experts at diagnosing and treating them.
Whiplash
This is the most common injury from car accidents. Whiplash is caused when your head snaps forward and then back again, oftentimes faster than your neck can move. This can cause damage to the tendons, muscles, and ligaments in your neck. Symptoms of whiplash include pain in the neck, headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision.
Back injuries
Car accidents can cause back injuries such as a herniated disk or spinal cord compression. These injuries can be extremely painful and may require surgery.
Brain injuries
Brain injuries are another serious injury that can occur from a car accident. They can range from minor concussions to more serious Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Symptoms of a brain injury include confusion, headaches, blurred vision, and dizziness.
Fractures & Broken Bones
Broken bones are another common injury from car accidents. A broken bone can take a long time to heal, and in some cases, may never fully heal.
If you’ve been in a car accident, it’s important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Even if you don’t think you’re injured, it’s best to get checked out right away.
How do Chiropractors Treat Auto Injuries?
Our chiropractic team in Dallas evaluates you for possible injuries that you may not even feel yet. We’ll do a full review of your spinal column, vertebrae, neck, and extremities to ensure that nothing is misaligned. It’s very common to find misalignments after auto accidents.
Based on your exam, we’ll perform adjustments to get you back into alignment so your body can heal properly. We also may provide you with some at-home exercises or stretches to help improve mobility and reduce pain.
In many cases, chiropractic care can help reduce the amount of time you need to recover from your car accident. It’s important to get ahead of your injuries, rather than waiting until they become a problem.
Car Accident Injury Treatment in Dallas
Our chiropractic team is here to provide the care you need after a car accident. We specialize in treating auto accident injuries and can help get you back to your everyday life as quickly as possible. Contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment.
