Auto Accidents
AUTO ACCIDENTS
Whiplash is the most common auto accident injury, but there are also other auto accident injuries such as soft tissue injuries. Whiplash occurs as a result of the neck being forced beyond its normal range of motion. Soft tissue injuries include muscle, ligament and tendon sprains and strains. Tears in the muscle and fascia are also possible. The spine is often misaligned during the abrupt jarring motion of an auto accident.
The body’s natural response to injury is inflammation. When this occurs, healing is hindered due to restricted fluid flow. Inflammation traps toxic fluids from damaged tissue and precludes healing and nourishing fluids from reaching the injured area and repairing the tissue. The results are pain, swelling and an increased potential for nerve entrapment.
If left untreated, soft tissue injuries and spinal misalignments can lead to permanent damage as well as scar tissue. Both of these can lead to chronic pain and limited mobility as well as further tissue degeneration.
Corvallis, OR chiropractic care for auto accident injuries includes measures such as massage therapy and gentle spinal adjustments or decompression to reduce spasms, inflammation and pain. These measures help to overcome muscle weakness, speed up recovery and increase mobility to get you back on a healthy track!
Most importantly, the sooner you seek auto accident injury care from your local Corvallis, OR chiropractor, the less chance you have of developing chronic problems in the future stemming from your current injuries.
Call Dr. William O’Donnell, your local Corvallis, OR chiropractic care expert TODAY for an evaluation of your auto accident injury! Be Better!
