Auto Accident Injuries are Common

In addition to the anxiety, frustration, and stress that an auto accident causes, musculoskeletal injuries frequently accompany a car wreck. A musculoskeletal injury is an injury that could involve the bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and joints of the body. Even when the motor vehicle accident occurs at a low speed, soft tissues such as the muscles and ligaments can be damaged.

Chiropractic Doctors Help Musculoskeletal Injuries

A doctor of chiropractic medicine receives specialized training in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal injuries that result from an auto accident. For the majority of accidents, the musculoskeletal injuries sustained in the crash fall within the scope of a chiropractor’s practice. In rare situations such as the loss of a limb, internal organ damage, and fractured (broken) bones, other health care providers are the more appropriate choice. A chiropractor can identify many of these injuries, and refer the injured patient for proper care when warranted.

Chiropractic Care in Gentle and Non-Invasive

The practice of chiropractic involves evaluating, diagnosing, treating and managing injuries within the musculoskeletal system. When muscles, ligaments, joints, spinal disks, and tendons are injured, chiropractors select the appropriate therapy and rehabilitation program in order to reduce pain, increase range of motion, decrease inflammation, and assist in returning the injured tissues to their pre-injured status. Even though pain relief is expected, one of the most important treatment goals after an auto accident is to prevent the acute injuries from converting into chronic, long lasting, nagging injuries. Chiropractors treat patients through joint manipulation, anti-inflammatory modalities such as electrical stimulation or ultrasound, and direct the rehabilitation and strengthening exercises. All of these therapeutic approaches help to ensure the patient is able to return to their pre-injury status.

The Chiropractor’s Role with Severe Injuries

Occasionally, a patient does not respond to conservative chiropractic care as quickly as we would like, even in the absence of a fracture, internal organ injury, etc. In these situations, the chiropractor will work with other medical doctors to assist in identifying and improving the patient’s symptoms. These additional interventions may include reviewing x-ray or MRI findings with a radiologist, or referring the patient to a medical doctor for injections to help with managing the pain. Orthopedic or spinal surgeons may also be needed if conservative approaches do not lessen the pain as intended.

Chiropractic Care for Pain Relief

A Consumer Reports study of 3,500 individuals with back pain found that nearly 90% of them had success with chiropractic care. This approach can alleviate the need for prescription painkillers and get patients back to their routines faster.

We Can Help You After an Accident

The chiropractors at Synergy Chiropractic of Houston are experts in the treatment and management of auto accident injuries. We are able to work with you insurance company, and your attorney in order to make sure your case is completed with ease. If you or someone you know was involved in an accident, contact our office today.