Newington, VA Chiropractor

Chiropractic Care for Auto Accident Victims in Newington, VA

 

If you have been involved in an auto accident in Newington, VA, no matter how insignificant it may seem, see a chiropractor. Although you may think your injuries are of little consequence, failure to seek chiropractic services could result in chronic conditions that may take many months to heal. 

 

Unfortunately, many victims of what may appear as a minor auto accident don’t know about the benefits of seeing a Chiropractor. Chiropractic services can provide many types of resources that treat various injury conditions.

 

Our chiropractic facility has a staff that specializes in treating patients that are experiencing injuries. Contact us today to schedule a visit to our location.

 

Benefits of Post-Auto Accident Chiropractic Services

 

Apparent injuries after an automobile accident, injuries such as lacerations, broken bones, bruising, etc. can be seen and treated. This is not the case with all auto accident injuries. An injury such as whiplash may not be immediately apparent.

 

It can often take a few days for the symptoms of whiplash to become apparent. The symptoms include headaches, vertigo, dizziness, and pain in the upper back and neck.

 

Whiplash is a serious injury that is caused by rapid acceleration and deceleration of the neck. The best way to deal with a whiplash injury is early intervention. 

 

Although whiplash may not be immediately apparent, ignoring the possibility can lead to long term problems. This is why seeing a qualified medical professional immediately following an accident, especially an accident where someone impacted your vehicle from the rear, is essential. 

 

A visit to a medical professional can diagnose and treat the injury and get you started on a treatment plan before the pain becomes unbearable.

 

Chiropractic Intervention Can Reduce Inflammation 

 

Even though the vehicle driver and occupants wear seat belts, it is not unusual for the muscles and ligaments to experience micro-tears. It is these minute muscle tears that make people wonder what is wrong with them.

Chiropractors employ spinal manipulation. In doing so, they realign the spinal cord, which helps the body release an anti-inflammatory that helps ease inflammation and associated pain.

 

Chiropractors also use ultrasound therapy, massage therapy, and rehab exercises. These are just a few alternative therapies that are used to reduce muscle inflammation and associated discomfort.

 

Chiropractic is Non-Invasive

 

Although just about everyone would prefer to avoid surgery, surgery may be their only option if they fail to seek treatment soon after the accident. However, when a victim of an auto accident opts for immediate attention, chiropractic help is a viable alternative to surgery.

 

By realigning the spine, chiropractic adjustments reduce pain and promote natural healing, eliminating the need for surgery.

 

Reduce Scar Tissue

 

When muscles and tendons are damaged, the result is often the development of scar tissue. Micro-tears that do scar can cause stiffness.

 

The services of a chiropractor target the specific areas that have been damaged. Chiropractic treatment breaks down scar-tissue considerably faster than if it was left to heal over time.

 

Massage breaks down adhesions and collagen fibers that are often the result of scar tissue. Adhesions restrict free movement and result in unnecessary pain and discomfort.

 

Massage helps. It not only benefits the accident victim by making them feel better, but the injury also heals faster than if treatment was avoided.

 

Drug Free Pain Relief

 

Many people who have been involved in a minor collision will turn to OTC medicine. They do so thinking that they have healed when the pain subsides, which it does, but only for a short period.

 

Drugs, OTC or prescription, mask the symptoms. They do not heal the damage.

 

Although not all OTC medicine is addictive, some are. People who think they will only take the pain reliever for a short period often find it difficult to give them up. When they finally do stop, withdrawal symptoms often occur. 

 

Chiropractic care provides drug-free pain relief. Not only is it drug-free, but the treatment is also aimed at the source of the problem. Chiropractors heal the injury.

 

They do not merely mask the associated pain and discomfort. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

 

Avoid Long-Term Discomfort

 

Injuries from an auto accident can become serious if left untreated no matter how insignificant they may seem.

 

Incessant pain could last for years if the accident victim failed to seek treatment. Over time, chronic conditions can lead to emotional distress, as well as physical discomfort.

 

Immediately after an accident, see a doctor. Chiropractic services can help you avoid chronic pain by stopping it from developing. A doctor of chiropractic can diagnose and treat the injury before it becomes more significant, more painful, and potentially more complicated.

 

Chiropractic Care Restores an Auto Accident Victims Range of Motion

 

Range of motion is the extent of movement of a joint. It is measured as a segment of a circle.

 

When the neck and back are injured due to an auto accident, there is inflammation in the joints. This inflammation can cause additional problems. As inflammation tends to slow the healing process, blood and nutrients will fail to reach the affected areas.

 

Chiropractic adjustments mobile the spine, restoring the full range of motion, allowing the body to heal naturally, and considerably faster.

 

If you have been in an auto accident and promptly receive chiropractic services, you are far less likely to have long-term problems. Chiropractic facilities offer a time-honored method of relieving pain and restoring motion in the body. 

 

When patients choose our services, you will not be taking drugs, nor will you undergo a surgical procedure unless absolutely necessary. Most minor accidents that result in neck, shoulder, and upper back issues can be effectively treated by the services of a medical professional.

 

Our services treat all types of conditions and patients come from all over the state of VA. A visit to our chiropractic clinic benefits you and our staff has years of service treating patients that have been in accidents.

 

If you are experiencing pain after an auto accident in the Washington DC area, please feel free to contact Dr. Holcombe at Virginia Accident Doctors. Don't delay getting treatment, contact us today.

 

Injuries We Treat

Newington, VA is a packed and exciting area! Unfortunately, there are also many injuries that you can experience. 

Let's take a look at some of the common injuries that our Newington, VA Chiropractors can treat with natural and effective chiropractic care.

What to Expect During Your First Appointment