Benefits of Seeing a Chiropractor After an Auto Accident
After being involved in an auto accident, you may suffer an injury that results in back pain. Some injuries people suffer in auto accidents that cause back pain include whiplash and spinal cord injuries. Sometimes, you may experience back pain immediately after an auto accident. Other times, it can take hours, days, or even weeks after a collision for back pain to start. In fact, delayed back pain is quite common after a car accident.
If you have been involved in an auto accident and are experiencing back pain, one of the recommendations you should consider is chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors are licensed health providers who care for the neuromusculoskeletal system (nerves, bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles). Chiropractic treatment mainly involves manual therapy, especially spine manipulation (spinal adjustment) and other joints manipulation, but it can also involve health and lifestyle counseling and exercises.
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident and are experiencing back pain, seeing a chiropractor could offer several benefits to you, including the following;
Reduced Pain
One of the most notable benefits of chiropractic treatment is pain reduction. Chiropractic treatment offers pain relief, and it does so without the use of medication. If you are worried about taking pain medications and becoming addicted or dependent on these medications, chiropractic treatment may be a good option for you. During spinal adjustments, the body naturally releases pain-relieving hormones, reducing pain. Neurotensin, oxytocin, and cortisol levels increase in the bloodstream during spinal adjustment.
Reduced Inflammation
After an auto accident, inflammation is quite common. Indeed, inflammation may indicate that your body is trying to heal itself, but too much inflammation can be harmful and cause discomfort. Chiropractic treatment can help reduce inflammation. During treatment, your body may start producing less inflammatory cytokine. This can then, in turn, reduce the inflammatory response in your body and reduce discomfort.
Prevention of Long-Term/Chronic Pain
If back pain is not properly managed, it can become chronic. Seeing a chiropractor can help prevent you from developing chronic pain. A chiropractor can help you deal with back pain before it becomes a permanent problem.
Reduced Pain in the Entire Body
Not only can chiropractic treatment help reduce back pain after a car accident, but it can also help reduce pain throughout the entire body. If you were experiencing pain in another part of your body before your accident, chiropractic treatment can help relieve the pain.
Restoration of Mobility
Chiropractic treatment can help restore mobility. After a car accident, pain and inflammation can result in the loss of mobility in the back and neck. A chiropractor can help you recover fast and regain mobility by reducing pain and inflammation.
Improved Chances of Having a Successful Auto Accident Claim
If you suffered your injury because of another party’s negligence, you have the right to file an auto accident claim and recover compensation from the negligent party. Seeing a chiropractor can enable you to prove the severity of your injury and its impact on your life.
Contact Us for Legal Help
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident because of another party’s negligence and need help recovering the compensation you deserve, contact our Orlando personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm.
The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Ocala, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Naples, Melbourne, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Daytona Beach, and Bradenton areas.
