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Auto Injury Treatment: Why You Need Chiropractic After a Car Accident

Written By Eastlake Chiropractic and Massage Center on February 27, 2018

Over 2 million Americans are injured in motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) each year. 

Who do they turn to when they suffer spinal pain or low back pain? 

Statistics indicate that 40% will visit their chiropractor for an effective treatment program.

Why? 

Because there’s a proven success rate when using chiropractic as an auto injury treatment. For example, 93% of patients with whiplash enjoy improved symptoms after chiropractic appointments.

Why Should People Seek Auto Injury Treatment? 

If the above statistics are anything to go by, it’s clear people who have been involved in MVAs benefit from chiropractic. 

How does this work? 

Following a car accident, a person’s back and spine need considerable care. This is due to how integral it is to everyday movements and the body’s anatomy, meaning it’s crucial patients seek treatment quickly. 

Nevertheless, there are often many cases of people trying to “walk off” their uncomfortable symptoms post-accident, believing the stiffness and aches and pains they are experiencing will ease with time. 

For many, however, this won’t work. 

Therefore, if you notice any pains that originate in your neck, hips, feet, or legs, this could signify that there’s a problem with your spine. Dizzy sensations, ongoing headaches, and blurred vision may also indicate that you have whiplash. 

Even if you haven’t noticed any of the aforementioned symptoms but have been involved in an MVA, you should book auto injury treatment in Seattle, just to be sure. 

How Does Chiropractic Work? 

Chiropractors help treat a whole host of conditions that relate to the back, spine, and all the interconnecting muscles and tissues in this area. That’s why, before they put together a treatment program for you, they’ll conduct a full examination to pinpoint the exact cause of your pain. 

Once they’ve established what, if any, damage has been caused by the MVA, they’ll put together a tailored treatment plan for you. 

This will include specialized techniques that treat any abnormalities in your spine while also boosting your overall well-being. As well as these adjustment techniques, they may also use other complementary therapies, like massage, before going on to recommend dietary and lifestyle changes you can make to aid your recovery. As part of this self-help program, you may be provided with at-home exercises you can do to build up the strength of your back and neck. 

Even after your first visit, you should start to notice an improvement in your symptoms. 

To schedule an appointment, call (206) 324-8600, text (470) 236-2225, or send us a message here.


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