Common Injuries from Car Crashes
One of the most common injuries associated with car accidents is whiplash, which occurs when the head is suddenly jerked forward and then backward. This can overstretch the neck muscles and ligaments, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Other common injuries include herniated discs, which can impinge a nerve, causing pain that radiates down the arms or legs. Additionally, soft tissue injuries, such as sprains and strains, can occur in the back, neck, and shoulders, leading to discomfort and functional limitations. The joints connecting the bones of the spine can also become misaligned, which we call vertebral subluxations.
Chiropractic Services for Auto Injury Recovery
At the Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center, we offer comprehensive services to reduce pain from auto injuries and facilitate healing. Dr. Kingen begins with a thorough physical examination and discussion of your symptoms and goals. This allows her to develop your personalized treatment plan.
Chiropractic adjustments are our basic treatment for auto injuries. They are done by using carefully controlled force to realign the spine. By alleviating pressure on the tissues around the spine and improving joint mobility, adjustments can provide significant relief from pain associated with auto injuries and allow patients to move with less stiffness and fatigue.
Spinal decompression therapy is another vital option at our Brentwood, Missouri, practice. This non-invasive technique gently stretches the spine, creating space between the vertebrae and negative pressure inside spinal discs. This causes disc gel to move back to the disc’s center, gives the discs an influx of nutrients they need for healing, and takes pressure off nearby nerve roots.
Active Release Technique (ART) is a specialized soft tissue for tight muscles, tendons, and fascia. This technique involves precise movements by the patient while the provider applies pressure to specific areas to release tension and improve mobility. ART can be particularly beneficial for addressing soft tissue injuries resulting from car accidents, helping to restore function and reduce pain.
Recover from Auto Injuries Holistically with Chiropractic Care
At Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center, we take a holistic approach to health and wellness. By treating the causes of your discomfort, we aim to help you achieve lasting relief.
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, visiting the Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center in Brentwood, Missouri, can help you identify problems early that could get worse later on. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Brenda Kingen, call (314) 646-0013.