Countless people become injured in car collisions every year. While there are many different types of injuries that can be sustained, if you have been rear-ended then you will almost certainly be experiencing some neck and back pain. It is important to see a doctor fairly soon after your accident so that you can check what injuries are sustained. Exactly what treatment you will need will depend on your individual circumstances, but one form of therapy that you could consider regardless of the injuries you have received is chiropractic care.

Chiropractors are trained to diagnose, treat, manage and even prevent disorders of the musculoskeletal system – the bones, joints, and muscles – as well as the effects that these disorders can have on a patient’s general health and wellbeing. They do this through a series of different therapies including spinal adjustments, massage and more. Chiropractic care has shown to be an effective treatment in the aftermath of car accidents, offering patients a number of important benefits.

Benefits of treating injuries after a car accident with chiropractic care

There are a variety of different benefits to seeking chiropractic care to help you to deal with the treatment of injuries sustained as a result of a car accident. Some of the ways in which chiropractic care can help you include:

Reduced inflammation

Ligament and muscle tears are a common problem after a car accident and are one of the key causes of significant pain and soreness experienced for as long as several weeks following the collision. Often these occur in the neck if you have whiplash, but they can happen anywhere on the body. Chiropractic manipulations can be used to trigger your body to release a natural-occurring anti-inflammatory called IL-6. By reducing inflammation, patients can enjoy less pain and better mobility.

Restored range of motion

When you suffer from inflammation, it can severely restrict your movement. Not only that but the healing process will be delayed as it will be more difficult for blood and nutrients to reach the areas that they need to. When your inflammation is reduced using chiropractic adjustments, you will start to benefit from an improved range of motion and find it less painful to move around.

Less scar tissue

Most people think that scarring only occurs on the outside of the body, but in actual fact it is just as likely to develop inside the body as part of the process of healing wounds that we cannot see. Unfortunately, scar tissue is thicker and less flexible than ordinary tissues, making those it affects feel stiff and uncomfortable in the area where it has developed. Chiropractic care has been shown to help limit how much scar tissue forms as well as breaking down any already-developed scar tissue to make patients feel much more comfortable.

If you have been involved in a car accident and would like to be assessed by an experienced chiropractic team, don’t hesitate to contact our office where our knowledgeable professional will be delighted to schedule you an appointment.