Why You Should See a Chiropractor After an Auto Injury

Your body is an amazing piece of machinery. It reacts to damaged areas by increasing inflammation and patching those areas. A problem arises when your body continues to try to fix damaged areas that are not structurally sound. This sets the stage for long lasting pain and chronic problems down the road. By restoring normal movement and posture your body heals these areas much quicker and properly. This also stops the inflammatory process and constant working to heal. Below are 3 benefits to Chiropractic care after an auto accident:

Non Invasive Treatment

After an auto accident people elect to go the medical route. The protocol is medications, injections and/or surgery. Many people have to undergo surgery later in life due to the trauma of the accident. Surgery such as spine fusion and/or replacement of the spinal disc are common. Chiropractic treatment involves restoring proper function and aligning the spine so a chronic condition does not start.

Elimination of Scar Tissue

Gently adjusting the involved joints of your spine restores proper movement. This prevents the formation of adhesion around the damaged area. With proper movement your body will not try to secure the injury.

Stop the Pain

Restoring proper motion alerts the body that there is no need to inflame the area. Inflammation causes much of your pain and will cease. Medications stop the inflammation as well but the damaged area never heals. This sets up the spine for later problems such as surgery & Chronic Pain. This is a major reason to see a chiropractor after an auto injury.