Car Accident Chiropractor
CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR AUTO INJURIES
Imagine you are stopped at a light waiting for it to turn green and the person behind you hits you from behind at 25 miles per hour. Besides startling you that jolt can cause severe trauma to your head, neck and back. Many people experience immediate pain from this type of trauma; however, most pain does not appear for days or even weeks following an auto accident.
The team at Tampa Injury and Wellness Center is here to help treat those injuries.
Symptoms caused by an auto injury may not appear for several days, weeks and sometimes months. Over time these injuries manifest into additional pain such as headaches, disc pain and more. While you may believe you are okay after an auto injury or that your symptoms will go away “in a few days”, those symptoms may be progressive at first and then become more chronic as time passes. In order to avoid these larger, chronic symptoms, it is best to seek out chiropractic care from the team at Tampa Injury and Wellness Center.
WHIPLASH AND CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT
The most common type of auto injury is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when your head is quickly whipped or snapped back and forward. Whiplash can lead to substantial pain post car accident and often other symptoms manifest as a result. Additional symptoms can include:
- Stiff or painful neck or back pain, muscle strain or soft tissue sprain
- Minor Headaches or even severe migraines
- Fatigue, cognitive impairment or changes or dizziness
- Upper back pain, shoulder pain or upper or lower arm pain
- Numbness and tingling in your arms, shoulders, neck and back
Whiplash is a condition that should be care and expertise from a chiropractic professional. At Tampa Injury and Wellness Center, we suggest a combination of chiropractic care, rehabilitative exercise, and care of the soft tissues. It is proven that combining these 3 treatments can lead to effective and speedy recovery for our patients.
If you have been injured in an automobile accident and you are suffering from neck pain, contact Dr. Patel and the team at Tampa Injury and Wellness Center for your chiropractic appointment.
SPINAL PAIN FROM AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
Between the bones in your spine are soft tissues known as discs. When you are involved in an automobile accident, these discs can bulge, tear or even rupture. In addition, your vertebrae can be forced out of their normal position which can reduce your range of motion. Spinal cord and nerves in your neck and back can become irritated or stretched as the result of an automobile accident.
Instability of your spine and the soft tissue in between can result in additional symptoms such as:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Pain in your shoulders, arms and hands
- Reduced ability to turn and bend
- Lower back problems
- Posture issues
Chiropractic treatment for these symptoms can provide much relief if treated quickly. While your car may not have sustained much damage as a result of your accident, your neck and back may tell a different story. These symptoms may not appear for days, weeks or even months. At Tampa Injury and Wellness Center, we recommend seeking the advice of a chiropractic health care professional immediately following an automobile accident.
HOW CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP
Optimal relief as it relates to these types of injuries is achieved through specific chiropractic adjustments to help return spinal function and decrease pain. At Tampa Injury and Wellness Center we will provide a thorough case history and chiropractic examination. Dr. Patel may recommend a series of visits to help restore proper motion and position of spinal bones. If detected early enough, inflammation can be reduced, and scar tissue can often be minimized.
Optimal healing, different than optimal care, requires several types of care, including pain relieving treatments, rehabilitation, and empowerment. Dr. Patel and her team will perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine what kinds of techniques are best suited for your symptoms.
If you are involved in an automobile accident, contact the team at Tampa Injury and Wellness before your symptoms begin or worsen.