Chiropractic Care for Auto Injuries

Auto accidents can wreak havoc on the body. And if you don’t address the injuries, they can cause pain and suffering for the rest of your life. The questions many are left with include who they should see for such injuries and how to know when they need to seek care. Dr. Bezanis and the team at Lemont Chiropractic Center in Lemont, IL, answer these questions and more about auto injuries below.

Common Auto Accident Injuries and How a Chiropractor Can Help

Auto collisions, even when there isn’t much speed involved, force the body to sustain a sudden impact. That impact can easily cause a vertebra or a disc to shift out of place. It can also put extreme strain on the soft tissues. This can lead to injuries such as:

• Whiplash
• Spinal misalignment
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Nerve compression
• Sprains and strains

Each of these issues not only causes pain but can also lead to other injuries. For example, whiplash not only causes neck pain but also headaches, irritability, difficulty focusing, and more.

Chiropractors take a holistic, natural approach to healing. They identify the initial injury and any resulting injuries. They then develop a customized care plan to address the pain at the source and ensure relief from any symptoms you suffer from. This is different than most forms of care, as they tend to focus only on addressing the symptoms with the use of medication.

Knowing When to Seek Care 

There is never a bad time to seek care, and it’s never too late. Chiropractors can help you heal from auto accident injuries that you sustained long ago. However, the older the injury, the more additional damage it has likely caused. Therefore, you can expect a longer treatment plan.

It’s best to seek care within a few days of your accident, even if you don’t yet feel any symptoms. Your chiropractor can identify injuries while the body is still in shock and begin treatment before they start to bother you. The earlier treatment can begin, generally, the less intensive it has to be and the faster you can get back to health and pain-free living.

If you’ve been in an accident, don’t let auto injuries impact your life. Call (630) 257-9132 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bezanis at Lemont Chiropractic Center in Lemont, IL, today.