When it comes to car accidents, even the smallest fender bender can result in an injury. For this reason, it is critical to seek medical attention immediately following a car accident, even if you are not yet experiencing pain and discomfort. Why? Because it often takes days or weeks for an injury to manifest (a.k.a. “delayed onset pain”).

At Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness, we are experts in diagnosing and treating car accident injuries related to the musculoskeletal system and spine. Keep reading to learn more…

Chiropractic Care vs. Conventional Medicine

When it comes to life-threatening conditions, serious infections, or other emergencies, conventional medicine is critical. However, if your injury following a car accident is related to the musculoskeletal system and spine, most doctors will simply prescribe pain or anti-inflammatory meds. While this may provide short-term relief, pain meds will only “band-aid” the injury instead of treating the injury.  This is exactly where chiropractic care is beneficial.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care 

Some of the more common injuries sustained after a car accident include backache, neck pain, stiffness, soreness, and restricted range of motion. A chiropractor can quickly identify the root cause of these symptoms and treat the injury through spinal adjustments and other chiropractic care services. Benefits of chiropractic treatments include…

Reduced inflammation. Following a car accident, small tears within the muscles and ligaments commonly occur. Our St. Petersburg, FL chiropractors treat this type of injury by properly aligning the spine with spinal adjustments. This produces a natural anti-inflammatory property that promotes healing.

Reduced scar tissue. When a musculoskeletal injury occurs, scar tissue builds up and causes stiffness and pain. An experienced chiropractor targets these problem areas to reduce scar tissue build-up which leads to a quicker recovery. 

Improved range of motion. Injuries to the back and neck cause muscle inflammation which results in limited mobility, i.e. turning your neck, lifting your arms, etc. Realigning the spine through chiropractic adjustments restores proper range of motion and promotes healing.

Pain relief. Spinal adjustments not only reduce pain at the site of injury but throughout the entire body as well. Thanks to the release of pain-reducing hormones, our clients often feel significant pain relief immediately following an adjustment!

Injury prevention. By treating your car accident-related injury with chiropractic care, you reap the long-term benefits such as preventing minor injuries from becoming more serious and preventing chronic conditions from developing.

Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness – St. Petersburg, FL’s Top Chiropractor

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, our experienced team of chiropractors can help diagnose and treat your injury. To learn more about our chiropractic care services or to book an appointment, please call Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness at (727) 289-9148.

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