3 Common Injuries Resulting from an Auto Accident

Even at slow speeds, an auto accident can cause serious damage to the body. Dont be misled by a few bruises accident victims can still suffer significant musculoskeletal trauma, even during a minor fender bender. If you are a car crash victim, prompt care is essential to treating these injuries. Without proper care, you may suffer from neck, back or shoulder pain, headaches and migraines.

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For over 10 years, chiropractor Dr. Jack Cacic has been treating auto accident patients. Learn how chiropractic care can help manage pain associated with common auto accident injuries:

#1: Neck pain. Whiplash injuries can cause a sore, stiff neck along with chronic neck pain. Whiplash injuries occur when the force of a rear impact whips the neck forward and backward. This abrupt and unexpected movement can cause a misalignment in the cervical spine. When the body is out of alignment, nerve function is compromised. Chiropractic adjustments restore alignment to the cervical spine, relieving pain.

#2: Back pain. An auto accident may cause a herniated or slipped disc in the lower back. When this disc slips out of alignment, it may compress nearby nerves, causing pain. Chiropractic adjustments can help manage this pain by relieving pressure on the compressed nerves. Dr. Cacic may also recommend massage therapy, which provides relief by releasing tension in soft tissues and muscles.

#3: Headaches. In addition to chronic neck pain, a whiplash injury can also cause chronic headaches. A misalignment of the cervical spine may put pressure on the rectus capitis posterior minor (RCPM) muscle, which causes it to spasm. These spasms trigger a headache. As long as the cervical spine remains misaligned, accident victims are at risk for headache pain. Spinal adjustments help restore alignment to the cervical spine, which helps prevent headaches.

If you are an auto accident victim, do not ignore the warning signs of pain. Prompt diagnostic care can help reduce the risk for long-term health problems, before this pain interferes with your ability to work and enjoy life.

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