An auto accident is unfortunate and always a surprising event. While some people may encounter pain, discomfort, and various symptoms immediately following a car crash, the injuries sustained by others may not manifest for days or weeks before they begin affecting a daily routine or one’s quality of life. Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete), who serves the greater Carrollton, GA, vicinity, and his staff of chiropractic professionals offer relief from acute and chronic pain caused by a car accident.
Common Auto Accident Injuries
Car crash victims typically sustain injuries related to their musculoskeletal system. A few examples of these injuries would include -
- Whiplash – this is a type of neck injury that typically happens when your body is thrust intensely, forcefully, and suddenly back and forth. This is the typical result when you are hit from behind as a passenger or driver in a stopped vehicle. This startling collision can whip a person’s head backward and forward in a motion that is both uncontrollable and forceful. The power of these violent back-and-forth motions can strain cervical/neck muscles and damage supporting and surrounding soft tissue. Typical whiplash symptoms include –
- Headaches or unexplained dizziness.
- Numbness radiating down one/both arms.
- Limited/Reduced mobility/range of motion of the neck or cervical region.
Additional Musculoskeletal Injuries That May Be Caused By an Auto Accident
Other automobile accident injuries include ongoing pain, muscle weakness or stiffness, numbness, and a reduction of mobility in your neck, back, shoulders, legs, and more. In addition to potential bruising, swelling, and other soft tissue injuries, a car crash can potentially cause -
- Dislocations/fractures of bones and joints anywhere on your body.
- Muscle or tendon strains.
- Ligament sprains.
- Spinal cord injuries.
- Herniated discs.
Chiropractic Auto Injury Treatments and Therapies
Deciding to seek a professional evaluation after a car crash is the perfect way to ensure you do not miss the earliest opportunity to treat an existing but yet-to-manifest auto accident injury. This peace of mind is invaluable, especially after being involved in a traumatic event. Dr. Pete provides various chiropractic and complementary techniques that help treat both the underlying causes and symptoms related to an automobile accident. These include -
- Chiropractic Manipulation and Adjustments.
- Spinal Decompression.
- Therapeutic Exercises.
- Fascial Distortion Model.
- Therapeutic Ultrasound.
- Manual Therapy.
- Electrical Stimulation Therapies.
- Cryotherapy, and more.
Contact a Leading Carrollton, GA Chiropractor Today
For additional information on the various techniques/therapies that can help relieve acute and chronic auto accident symptoms, contact Dr. Pete or a staff member at 770-832-2226 or online. We look forward to customizing an auto injury treatment plan to meet your needs.