Seattle Chiropractor Helps Alleviates Pain From Auto Accidents To Facilitate Rehabilitation

By Amie Murrieta


If you are involved in an automobile accident, there are many types of injuries you can be left with. A damaged car is of little importance compared to an injured body. You may be temporarily or permanently disabled. With the help of a leading Seattle Chiropractor your pain may be alleviated and your rehabilitation advanced to the fullest extent. The car can be repaired or replaced.

Your back and neck may be causing pain. Although you wear a seat belt and have air bags, due to jerking on impact your spinal column may be damaged. The neck contains seven vertebrae, which are small hollow bones that hold and protect the spinal cord. An abrupt jerking movement, even in a low speed crash, can result in the injury known as whiplash. Serious lower back pain is also a possibility.

There are a great number of people who do not want to take pain pills. Others are hoping to avoid invasive tests and procedures. For these two groups, chiropractic care is ideal. A first appointment will be devoted to testing. There are range-of-motion tests, x-rays and assessing your walking and sitting posture.

You will receive no care until a full evaluation is complete. Most clients respond favorably to a series of spinal adjustments. Any of the vertebrae that are out of place will be returned to the correct position.

As they are gently urged back into place, pressure against the spinal nerves is reduced. When that nerve pressure is alleviated, the pain is also. An injury to the spine may cause pain in a shoulder or leg depending on where on the spine the nerve is impacted.

Since each individual recuperates at his or her own rate, it is not possible to predict how long your recovery will take. It depends on factors such as age, how severe the injury is and general health. With each increment of pain reduction you may move closer to the day you are able to return to work and recreational pursuits.




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