Specialized Chiropractic Care for Patients Who Experienced an Auto Accident
Common Auto Accident Injuries
Victims of car accidents may face a variety of conditions, each with its challenges
Victims of car accidents may experience a variety of injuries, each with its own set of symptoms and challenges:
Whiplash
This common injury is characterized by a rapid movement of the neck, akin to a whip’s lash, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Whiplash injuries typically results from rear-end collisions and may not become apparent until a day or more after the accident.
Soft Tissue Injuries
These injuries involve soft tissue damage to the body’s muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They can cause pain, swelling, and a significant reduction in movement and strength in the affected areas.
Herniated Discs
A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner gel of a spinal disc protrudes through a tear in the disc’s outer layer, pressing on nearby nerves. This can lead to back pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs.
Shoulder Injuries
The shoulder can suffer from dislocations, rotator cuff damage, and other injuries due to the force exerted during a car crash. These injuries may impair mobility and cause persistent pain.
Knee Trauma
The impact of a car accident can cause ligament injuries or fractures in the knee, leading to severe injury pain, swelling, and difficulty in bearing weight or walking.
Seat Belt Syndrome
While seat belts are crucial for safety, they can also cause injuries during a collision. The pressure from a seat belt can lead to chest, abdomen, and spinal injuries, often necessitating medical attention.
Understanding the nature and extent of your injuries is the first step toward recovery. At BodyWise Chiropractic, we offer comprehensive evaluations to identify the specific injuries sustained in car accidents and tailor a treatment plan that addresses your individual and unique needs, promoting functionality improvement and helping you return to your daily activities as smoothly and quickly as possible.
Chiropractic Treatments for Auto Injuries
At our clinic, we provide comprehensive care tailored to help you recover from auto injuries and experience pain relief. Our approach incorporates a range of advanced chiropractic treatments, each designed to address specific aspects of your injury as auto accident victims and support your journey to wellness. Our holistic approach includes:
- Spinal Manipulation: This spinal adjustment treatment helps reduce pressure on nerves, improves joint mobility, and promotes the natural healing process. By addressing misalignments caused by auto accidents, spinal manipulation can relieve symptoms like neck pain, back pain, and headaches. Proper alignment is restored with this treatment.
- Muscle Stimulation/Relaxation: This technique targets areas of muscle tension that often develop after an injury. Using gentle electrical stimulation or manual techniques, we help release muscle tightness, improve blood flow, and reduce inflammation. Relaxed muscles also improve mobility and decrease the likelihood of spasms or chronic pain developing.
- Customized Exercises: We design exercise plans specifically for your injury and recovery goals. These exercises aim to strengthen weakened or damaged muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance overall stability. Regular practice of these exercises can also prevent future injuries and contribute to long-term physical health.
- Spinal Decompression Therapy: This non-invasive treatment is ideal for patients with herniated discs, sciatica, or chronic back pain. Spinal decompression gently stretches the spine, relieving pressure on compressed nerves and improving disc health. The therapy promotes nutrient-rich blood flow to damaged areas, accelerating the healing process.
- Intersegmental Traction: Intersegmental traction involves the use of a specialized table to gently stretch and mobilize the spine. This therapy enhances spinal flexibility, improves circulation, and promotes the natural repair of damaged tissues. It’s particularly effective in relieving stiffness and restoring range of motion after an auto accident.
- Ultrasound Therapy: Ultrasound therapy uses sound waves to penetrate deep into tissues, reducing pain, inflammation, and stiffness. This therapy stimulates cellular repair, enhances circulation, and promotes faster healing of soft tissue injuries, such as sprains, strains, and ligament damage.
- Digital X-Rays: Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment. Our digital X-rays provide a detailed view of your spine and musculoskeletal system, enabling us to identify injuries that might not be immediately visible. This technology ensures we create a treatment plan that directly addresses the root causes of your pain.
- Ergonomic and Lifestyle Advice: Our care extends beyond the treatment table. We offer personalized guidance on posture, ergonomics, and daily habits to help you avoid further strain or reinjury. Whether it’s advice on proper lifting techniques, workplace ergonomics, or sleeping positions, our goal is to support your recovery and prevent chronic issues.
Each chiropractic adjustment treatment plan is crafted after a thorough consultation to address individual recovery goals. Recovering from an auto injury requires more than just addressing pain—it’s about restoring your health and empowering you to regain your quality of life. Our comprehensive chiropractic treatments are here to support you every step of the way.
Consultation and Recovery
Prompt chiropractic care post-accident is essential for addressing hidden injuries and ensuring effective recovery. As an auto accident chiropractor, BodyWise Chiropractic is dedicated to identifying the root causes of pain, offering a pathway to recovery without medication dependence.
If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, our Redmond team is here to support your journey back to health. Contact us today to begin your recovery process through your initial consultation.
What Patients Have Said About BodyWise Chiropractic
“I am so glad that I found Dr. Gardiner and her amazing team at Bodywise. I have had multiple injuries in the past to my back/neck and then recently hurt my back while moving also causing my hands to go numb. She is so thorough, knowledgeable, attentive and caring. She takes the time to get to know you and what you need….and then puts a plan together with you tailored to your needs. Some places I have gone to in the past just treat you like a routine and rush through and seem to just care about the money. Not here!! I have never felt rushed or like they didn’t care. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Gardiner and her amazing team at Bodywise!”
Amanda olson
“I have never had such outstanding relational care in an office setting. I feel so welcomed and connected each and every time I visit Bodywise. The experience from Janet and Marley in reception, through the providers to the end of the visit is just wonderful. All staff are beyond exceptional, kind, patient, warm, empathetic and understanding. Dr. Gardiner is the best ever. She takes the time to connect with her patients, listen to their concerns, ask clarifying questions and generates a comprehensive, individualized plan for treatment and recovery while outlining the importance of holistic health and wellness, mind, body and spirit.”
Lacey Sawyer
“5 stars is NOT enough for the staff at Bodywise. I have never been into a business in the medical field and felt like they truly were wanting to help people more than making money, until Bodywise. They are amazing. We feel like family everytime we walk through the door. There are other great Chiropractic & Massage offices in town, but after going to Bodywise I have no reason to leave their office. My treatment actually works, and lasts. Best adjustments and massages around. They really do go above and beyond for their patients.”
