Most car accidents occur at speeds lower than 15 mph. At such low speeds, you are not likely to realize they have an injury at the time of the accident. Our chiropractor in Brentwood recommends scheduling an appointment as soon as possible after your accident in order to avoid long-term pain and loss of range of motion in the back and neck.
Common Car Accident Injuries
car accident injury Brentwood chiropractorCommon car accident injuries include whiplash, herniated discs and sciatica. These injuries occur because while the car decelerates rapidly, the human body stays in motion ricocheting between the seat belt and seat until the excess energy dissipates. This rapid jerking puts tremendous pressure on the back and neck, which can cause the discs to slip out from between the vertebrae and put pressure on the sciatic nerve. It also causes the muscles and ligaments in the neck to stretch outside of their normal range of motion.
Auto Accident Injury Symptoms
- Back Pain
- Headaches
- Leg Pain
- Light Sensitivity
- Neck Pain
- Stiffness in the Neck and Back
Treatment for an Auto Accident in Brentwood
Our chiropractor offers non-invasive, drug-free treatments for individuals that suffer injuries due to an auto accident in Brentwood. Common treatments include chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy. Chiropractic adjustments can be used to heal back pain, herniated discs, sciatica and whiplash. When the vertebrae are misaligned, they can put pressure on the nerves and surrounding soft tissues, causing pain and inflammation. By realigning the spinal joints, our chiropractor in Brentwood is helping to reduce inflammation and pain while facilitating the proper function of the central nervous system, which includes the sciatic nerve. Spinal adjustments can also help herniated discs retract into their proper locations.
Massage therapy works well with chiropractic adjustments because it relaxes the muscles and ligaments, making the adjustments more comfortable. Massage also helps increase circulation, and it reduces muscle pain.
To schedule an appointment with our Brentwood chiropractor for your auto accident injuries, call us at 615-661-4101.
How has receiving chiropractic care for your auto accident in Brentwood helped you?