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Saturday, October 24, 2015

By Amie Murrieta


You can be the safest driver and still be injured in an accident. Another driver, unskilled, may crash into your car. There will be damage to the car, and you. If you are disabled, unable to work and suffering pain, you are left with more problems than a damaged car. For residents in the area a leading Seattle Chiropractor can help in the rehabilitation and pain alleviation.

Your back and neck may be causing pain. Although you wear a seat belt and have air bags, due to jerking on impact your spinal column may be damaged. The neck contains seven vertebrae, which are small hollow bones that hold and protect the spinal cord. An abrupt jerking movement, even in a low speed crash, can result in the injury known as whiplash. Serious lower back pain is also a possibility.

This type of care is popular because it does not rely on invasive tests or prescription medicine. Before your care can be administered a full evaluation of your injury must be completed. Among the steps are compiling a medical history, a physical examination of the spine and x-rays. There might be an assessment of your posture and how well you can walk.

A care plan most often includes a series of spinal adjustments, massage and nutritional advice. As you progress a gentle exercise program may be created for you to do at home. Extended bed rest and inactivity is capable of doing more harm than good.

When the spine is correctly aligned, any pressure against the spinal nerves is relieved. That alleviates the pain your injury is causing. Pain in a shoulder, hip or leg can be lessened when nerve pressure is lifted.

Since each individual recuperates at his or her own rate, it is not possible to predict how long your recovery will take. It depends on factors such as age, how severe the injury is and general health. With each increment of pain reduction you may move closer to the day you are able to return to work and recreational pursuits.




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