Suffering through an automobile accident can be one of the most traumatic and life-changing things you ever do. In the span of a second, the course of your life can be altered forever.
In addition to the physical injuries you may have sustained, there is a good chance you will suffer emotional trauma, too. Nightmares, nervous attacks, and similar occurrences may end up plaguing you long after the physical injuries have healed. And, of course, there is the financial fallout: in addition to the medical bills you can easily and quickly rack up, missed work can mean reduced income in the future.
Fortunately for you, there are options out there to help speed the healing process and get you back to work as quickly as possible. A car accident chiropractor in Phoenix can help put your life back on track. By helping to speed the healing process with your existing injuries, and ensuring that you don’t develop new issues, visiting an accident and injury chiropractor in Phoenix is well worth your time.
What Injuries Can a Chiropractor Treat?
If you have suffered an injury to your joints or soft tissue areas around them, a chiropractor can help get you feeling better, faster. This is particularly true if the injuries you have suffered are in the back or neck area.
Whiplash injuries are very common in auto accidents, even when the vehicles were not moving that rapidly. The sudden back-and-forth movement associated with a sudden stop (such as in a collision) can create tiny injuries in the neck. These injuries may be so slight that you don’t even notice them at first; however, if left untreated, they can develop into serious conditions that could inhibit you from being able to work, play, and enjoy life.
What’s more, whiplash can contribute to the development of debilitating headaches. Most people would never think to associate a headache with their automobile accident, but the neck region is a highly complex area, and an injury here can have all sorts of repercussions. Chiropractic treatment can help with these headaches.
Let Us Help You!
If you are suffering from soreness, tightness, reduced range of motion, headaches, dizziness, joint pain, or anything else that seems off, come see us and let us take a look. Remember, some injuries can actually take months to manifest, so it is a good idea to come see us even if you feel fine.
We look forward to helping you!