How an Auto Injury Chiropractor Clinic Treats Chronic Neck Injuries

Low-impact car crashes can lead to barely perceptible injuries, at least initially. Later on, some patients would complain of persistent neck pain most likely due to unchecked injuries. An example of neck injury from vehicular crashes is whiplash, which refers to soft-tissue damage affecting the cervical spine. It is not advisable to ignore neck pain because it may have underlying symptoms that may worsen over time. Learn more about why you need therapeutic interventions for neck pain and how an auto injury chiropractor can help treat neck Injuries.

Why You Cannot Delay Treatment for Neck Injuries

Delays in treating neck injuries can lead to chronic pain and other musculoskeletal complications. Studies have shown that deferred treatment may worsen whiplash injuries. Sometimes, treatment may not be timely applied due to poor initial diagnosis. Soft-tissue injuries may need more rest to be cured, but if you don’t even know you have them, you may engage in work or sports activities that can harm you even more.

Furthermore, without proper treatment for neck injuries, older patients could experience further neck problems especially at the onset of degenerative disc and joint diseases which usually begin at 40 years old. Young patients don’t go scot-free either if they suffer from tissue and bone injuries that would eventually produce chronic neck and back pain. Untreated neck pain may also be connected to back problems that can last for a long time.

How an Auto Injury Chiropractor Treats Neck Injuries

Many doctors prescribe over-the-counter medication for pain management, yet numerous patients would complain of continued neck pain. Likewise, neck injuries are hard to diagnose for they aren’t always visible even in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. A visit to an auto injury chiropractor clinic is essential for further diagnosis.

The chiropractor can perform another round of comprehensive checkup and tests to determine the causes of neck pain. After determining the specific places of neck injuries, they would offer chiropractic treatment plan that includes various modes of neck adjustment, relevant neck exercises, and physiotherapy. For a holistic treatment, a chiropractor provides advice on nutrition and physical activities too. Treating neck injuries for good is not a one-time session though, and several visits are usually needed to fully or significantly treat neck pain.

Don’t delay seeking help for neck pain as it may be due to neck injuries. An auto injury chiropractor can examine you fully and offer alternative treatments which may prove more effective to curing specific neck ailments than conventional modes of treatment.

Sources:

“A systematic review of chiropractic management of adults with whiplash-associated disorders: Recommendations for advancing evidence-based practice and research,” ccpor.ca

“Chronic neck pain and whiplash: A case-control study of the relationship between acute whiplash injuries and chronic neck pain,” hindawi.com

“Potential risk factors for prolonged recovery following whiplash injury,” researchgate.net

Dr. Darren Faherty D.C.

In 2004, Dr. Darren Faherty graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from UWEC - University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Dr. Darren continued education at the highly esteemed University of Western States (formerly Western States Chiropractic College) where he obtained his chiropractic degree in 2007. He has been helping people recover from injuries and return to their normal lifestyles ever since.