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Car Accidents &
Personal Injury
Automobile accidents and personal injuries can have serious, long-lasting effects. Even minor injuries can turn into major medical issues if you are not treated as soon as possible, and it is critical to receive a thorough examination from a medical professional even if you do not feel injured or have any visible wounds or bruises. Conditions like whiplash often do not present themselves immediately, but that does not mean that you may not suffer from the effects long after an accident.
Williford Chiropractic & Wellness has extensive experience and knowledge helping patients who have been specifically involved in auto accidents, and we are happy to share the many benefits of expert chiropractic care when it comes to healing and recovery from a motor vehicle accident.
Common Physical Damage from an Auto Collision
We’re experts at treating patients who have sustained injuries from auto accidents, which include some of the most common ones, including:
- Whiplash: A common injury in rear-end collisions, where the sudden movement of the head and neck causes strain on the soft tissues.
- Back Injuries: Herniated discs, spinal cord injuries, and other back-related trauma can occur due to the impact of a car accident.
- Head Injuries: These can range from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI), depending on the impact and whether the person was wearing a seat belt or helmet.
- Chest Injuries: Impact against the steering wheel or dashboard can cause chest injuries, including broken ribs, internal bleeding, or damage to internal organs.
- Soft Tissue Injuries: Damage to muscles, ligaments, and tendons can cause significant pain and long-term mobility issues.
- Cuts and Bruises: Impact with various parts of the vehicle or objects inside the vehicle can cause cuts, bruises, and lacerations.
- Broken Bones: The force of impact can lead to fractures or breaks in different bones, such as arms, legs, ribs, or the skull.
- Internal Injuries: These may not be immediately apparent but can be severe and life-threatening, including injuries to organs like the liver, spleen, or kidneys.
Personal Injury
Whether it’s an occupational injury, a sports injury, a bicycle accident, or an everyday life injury, we can help.
As with automobile accidents, when you experience a personal injury, the damage that requires treatment can be obvious, but there can also be subtle effects you might not notice until later.
Overtime, you might finally notice a decrease in flexibility, discomfort or pain when performing certain actions, recurring or persistent issues related to the injury, or even full-blown reinjury.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Even if you walked away from the accident without any visible injuries, you may still have underlying tears or strains that will manifest themselves eventually.
Accurate Diagnosis – A chiropractor is often more skilled than a traditional general practice doctor in singling out the affected areas of the body. A precise diagnosis can identify obvious as well as hidden damage, and a targeted treatment plan can lead to healing and speed up recovery time.
Effective Therapies – Car accident or personal injury treatment may vary greatly from what a general practitioner recommends. We rely on gentle motion therapies to treat soft tissue injuries, whereas traditional medical doctors often suggest complete immobilization. Passive motion techniques can help relax the muscles, keep scar tissue from forming, and help patients increase their mobility and range of motion much more quickly than traditional medical approaches.
Drug-Free Approach – Medical doctors often prescribe pain medication for their patients, which can become addicting and don’t address the need for therapies that promote real healing.