Below are several benefits to seeing a chiropractor after you have been involved in an accident.
1. Injuries are not always obvious: Things like broken bones are clear when they happen but whiplash could take hours or even days to make an appearance. Seeing your chiropractor early can help alleviate the pain before it becomes unbearable.
2. Reduce inflammation: X-rays don’t catch small tears in muscles after an accident. Seeing your chiropractor early will be a benefit because they will use spinal manipulations to realign the spinal cord to help your body release an anti-inflammatory that will reduce inflammation and pain symptoms you have throughout your body.
3. Pain relief without the use of drugs: Drugs can temporarily mask the pain but are highly addictive. Chiropractic care can offer relief through manipulation without the use of drugs. It will also address the source of the problem/injury and not just cover it up.
4. Restores range of motion: Being adjusted after an accident will restore your range of motion and allow natural healing.
If you have been involved in an accident, call Dr. Julie today at Choose Life Wellness Center!
