DR. CALVIN’S CLINIC
Car Accident:
WHY CHIROPRACTIC CARE SHOULD BE YOUR TOP CHOICE AFTER BEING IN A CAR ACCIDENT
Every year several people get injured in minor automobile accidents. While seemingly insignificant, these car accidents can cause misalignment that can develop into chronic pain if left untreated. More often than not, these problems are treated by a medical doctor because many people don’t think about visiting a chiropractor. However, chiropractic care is the best solution for most people because it can be less costly, doesn’t involve addictive medications, and doesn’t necessitate risky surgery. Here are the top five reasons you should visit a chiropractor after being involved in an accident:
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CHIROPRACTIC CARE REDUCES INFLAMMATION
An X-ray may not catch micro-tears that occur in ligaments and muscles after an auto accident. These microscopic tears in the muscle are one of the main reasons people wake up with severe pain following an accident. They are often a result of whiplash. Due to the inability of our muscles to sustain ‘jerking’ or to absorb shock, adverse side effects cause soreness and pain. At Dr. Calvin’s Clinic, we provide a variety of imaging options to help us define the result of findings to treat our patients better. Our highly skilled physicians will be able to manipulate your spine and help your body release IL-6, an important anti-inflammatory substance the body produces to help with acute injuries.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE RESTORES MOTION:
When your neck and back are injured in an accident, the inflammation that occurs afterward can cause even more problems. Inflammation can slow the healing process because blood and nutrients do not reach the areas they need to. Chiropractic adjustments will mobilize your spine and allow it to begin the healing process faster than usual, giving immediate relief.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE REDUCES SCAR TISSUE:
Most people think of old wounds on their skin when they hear the words “scar tissue,” but this type of tissue can also form inside the body as well. Muscles will develop scar tissue after an injury because it’s the body’s natural response. However, this tissue will cause someone to feel stiff and uncomfortable for some time, even though it will heal naturally. A chiropractor can target the damaged areas and break up the scar tissue faster than a patient can on their own. This will help you feel better and aid in quicker healing.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE REDUCES PAIN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BODY
Studies have shown that people who received chiropractic care after an auto injury experience less pain because the physical manipulation of their body releases more pain-reducing hormones. These hormones help the area that was affected by the car accident and also support any areas that were causing the pain before the injury. At Dr. Calvin’s Clinic, we want to provide our patients with an alternative to addictive drugs used for pain relief. These medications only mask the pain and, in some cases, cause more problems than they solve.