Auto Injury & Work Injury Chiropractic Services
The aftermath of an auto accident often leaves people feeling overwhelmed. If you have been in an auto accident, contact us right away to schedule an appointment. We will document your injuries and provide immediate treatment.
What is chiropractic care?
A chiropractor is a board-certified medical professional that specializes in diagnosing, treating, and providing patient education to prevent disorders involving the musculoskeletal system including ligaments, discs, cartilage, connective tissue, tendons, and bones.
Chiropractic care is an alternative form of medicine designed to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and restore lost range of motion of the spine, joints, and other areas of the musculoskeletal system.
Proper structure of the human body is necessary to aid in the proper function of the many systems that work together day in and day out. After an injury or extreme stress, the body is negatively impacted in many ways including mental health, muscle strength, flexibility, neurological health, and range of motion. With the help of a licensed chiropractor, you can experience quicker recovery times, improved moods, and increased energy.
Millions of Americans experience car accidents every year. However, not all seek treatment following an accident. An injury after an auto accident can take hours or even weeks to produce symptoms, but quick action with chiropractic care can reduce the worsening of an injury or prevent pain altogether.
At Accident Care Chiropractic in St. Paul, our team of specialists has undergone extensive training and continuing education to ensure we provide up-to-date techniques to allow for optimal results. We provide treatment for patients in the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas including these services:
CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT
If you have recently been in a car accident, it is very important to be seen by a chiropractor as soon as possible to be evaluated. Some injuries are not noticeable until weeks after.
AUTO INJURY
Auto accidents cause a variety of injuries, pain, and discomfort. Getting treated immediately can help reduce long term extensive medical care. Many injuries don’t surface right away, so even if you don’t feel like you’re injured it’s imperative to get evaluated.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage therapy is highly beneficial for many reasons. Although every accident is different, this form of therapy helps increase blood circulation to your soft tissues, helping to heal the injuries faster.
X-RAY
X-rays are integral for determining if there are any broken bones. X-ray films can also reveal subluxations. A subluxation occurs when the joints come out of alignment. The spine is the most common area for subluxations.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
We combine both office and home care exercises to help reduce recovery time – reducing costs. These Chiropractor Services are important to strengthen the body to avoid injuries not healing properly.
ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
Soft tissue injuries take time to heal, and they can be painful. Electrical stimulation is one of the most effective treatments for helping you heal faster and giving you relief from the pain.Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care offers many benefits, including the below:
Restore range of motion
After a significant injury, your range of motion is often affected, whether it is a loss of flexibility in the spine or the inability to extend a limb normally. An impaired range of motion is often the result of misaligned joints, eventually leading to a buildup of scar tissue and increased inflammation. Chiropractic adjustments allow for specialized movements with state-of-the-art equipment to return joints to their original location for optimal movement.
Reduce inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s response to healing an injury. However, when too much inflammation forms, it can harm ones-healthy tissue. When left untreated, a buildup of inflammation can lead to increased pain, stiffness, insomnia, and common mood disorders like anxiety and depression. Adjustments made by your chiropractor can restore proper placement of the spinal cord or other affected areas, signaling the body to reduce the production of inflammatory cytokines to reduce pain and stiffness.
Eliminate pain
Three main hormones are affected after an injury – oxytocin, neurotensin, and cortisol. These hormones work together to provide pain relief, decreased stress, and an overall healthy feeling to the body. But, when an injury occurs it can reduce or block the production of these hormones. With proper alignment, the body can produce sufficient levels of neurotensin, cortisol, and oxytocin to restore harmony and a pain-free day.
An older study conducted in 2012 shows that 12 weeks of chiropractic care was more beneficial in improving neck pain than treating the pain with medication alone. Many traditional doctors prescribe pain relievers to patients experiencing chronic pain. Unfortunately, these opioid medications have a high dependence level. Alleviating symptoms of pain through chiropractic care can help to manage pain and reduce the dependence and/or abuse of opioid medications.
Reduce headaches
Research suggests that 2 out of 3 adults in the United States alone experience tension headaches. These types of headaches often originate in the neck and can cause symptoms of general neck pain, eye strain, stress, or even insomnia. By performing specialized manipulations to the thoracic and cervical spine, chiropractic treatment can eliminate tension that has been building in the neck to reduce headaches.
Heal scar tissue
Scar tissue forms from collagen as the body attempts to heal itself following damage to muscles or tendons from an injury. A buildup of scar tissue can lead to increased long-term pain, stiffness throughout the body, tightness, and difficulty moving. With time, the body can naturally heal the affected tissue, but if you are experiencing pain or other negative symptoms, it might be time to seek treatment. Chiropractic adjustments utilize specific movement techniques to break down scar tissue, promoting healing and eliminating symptoms.
Alternative, non-invasive treatment
After an automobile accident, the last thing people want to do is visit the hospital or doctor’s office for invasive, potentially painful treatment. Chiropractic care is an alternative treatment option allowing non-invasive body movements and techniques used to restore proper alignment and body function. The quicker you receive chiropractic care after an accident, the better outcome you are likely to have.