London Wellness Group
Nothing ruins your day quite like being in a car accident.
Even if your vehicle is still drivable after the accident, you're looking at hundreds or thousands of dollars in damage—and that's if you're lucky.
Because you might have suffered damage, too.
If you're in a car crash, you might sustain head, neck, back or chest injuries, some of which might not be obvious immediately.
Fortunately, if you've been injured in a crash and need lower back or neck pain relief, a chiropractor can help.
Whiplash and You
If you've been in an auto accident, you've probably gotten whiplash.
This is the most common injury people get when in an accident, and it's the result of your head being jarred suddenly forward, backward or side to side.
Whiplash can cause a number of symptoms, including neck pain and stiffness, dizziness, blurred vision, arm pain, headaches and lower back pain.
To make matters worse, you may not feel the effects immediately.
Whiplash symptoms can be delayed for up to months before they manifest, and if they're left untreated the symptoms can easily become long-term aches and pains.
This is why it’s so important to go see a medical professional – in this case, your chiropractor and your family doctor – to determine the damage that may have been done.
How A Chiropractorcan Help
If you are suffering from whiplash, see a chiropractor.
Chiropractors specialize in treating the neck and spine, which makes them extremely well qualified to treat this kind of injury.
In order to get the best results, however, you need to see a chiropractor as soon as possible after the accident, even if you think you’re okay.
You may have several micro-tears in your muscles and ligaments as a result of the crash.
If they are left untreated, they will eventually become inflamed and start hurting.
What to Expect During Treatment
When you visit a chiropractor to get help after an accident, the first thing they will do is perform an initial exam to determine the extent of your injuries.
Since each case of whiplash is different, a chiropractor will also use the initial exam to determine the best course of treatment.
Your chiropractor has several options when deciding the best course of treatment.
Muscle relaxation and/or stimulation can be used to help deliver plenty of oxygen-rich blood to the injured areas to promote more effective healing.
Spinal adjustments will also correct any misalignments that have occurred as a result of the accident, and help to relieve the pressure on any nerves that have been compressed or pinched.
Furthermore, a chiropractor will also prescribe some exercises you can do to restore your range of motion and get mobile again.
They will also talk to you about your current lifestyle and recommend some changes to your habits and activities in order to limit the effects of your whiplash.
Contact The London Wellness Group
If you have been in an accident, don’t delay.
Contact The London Wellness Group today, and book an appointment with our chiropractor, Dr. Brad Abell. He can help you determine any injuries you may have suffered, and put together a treatment plan to help you recover.
Your body will thank you for it.
Until next time,
London Wellness Group
1140 Southdale Rd #2,
London, ON N6K 2Y1
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The London Wellness Group is a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers in London Ontario. We’ve come together with one goal – to provide you with the highest level of chiropractic, wellness, and aesthetic care possible, so you can begin living a happier, healthier, more confident life.
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