Hull Chiropractic wants to know if you have been in a car accident. There is a great chance we can help you recover quicker. Unfortunately, most car accidents don't produce complaints until days or weeks after the accident. Studies have shown that even a five mph accident can alter the structural biomechanics of your spine. We currently see several patients who have been involved in a car accident many years prior to coming into our office. If you have been in a car accident please come in for a consultation for further evaluation. Unfortunately, most people do not realize the extent of their injuries until it is too late. Symptoms of severe muscles and joint damage can start as soreness and stiffness of the neck with possible headache immediately after or within a few days of the accident.
Common injuries in automobile accidents include, neck, upper back, low back, shoulder and knee. Sometimes people may know they are hurt right away but sometimes it takes days or weeks for symptoms to appear. The most common injury is whiplash, a cervical spine acceleration deceleration injury in which the head is shipped backward from an unexpected force from behind, front or side impact. The injury is incurred when the neck is forced to exceed its normal range of motion and muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints stretch beyond their limits, sometimes to the point of tearing. Also, some minor injuries can become long term if not taken care of properly.
At our office you will receive an extensive chiropractic/structural examination and if necessary x-rays to rule our structural problems and facilitate the diagnosis of other problems. Treatment of your injuries would include gentle spinal realignment, ice, heat and muscle stimulation. If your injuries require another type of health care I will refer you to the appropriate health care professional.
Chiropractic Doctors have proven to be the doctor of choice and produce the best results with auto accidents injuries. Chiropractic care can restore normal function of joints and nervous system, it helps reduce pain for a faster recovery and normal healing with good function. Your case may be a good fit for chiropractic. If it is I will tell you, if it is not...I will also tell you that.
