A car accident injury – no matter how big or small – can be very painful and disruptive to day-to-day life. Although any part of the body may suffer trauma in a car accident, some of the most common types of car accident injuries include muscle sprains and strains, head and neck injuries, and back injuries. 

Muscle sprains and strains are especially common following an accident. Even if no other injuries or present, muscle injuries can be very painful, with soreness and bruising that can last for weeks. For some victims, the muscles may become stiff, resulting in a limited range of motion and difficulty performing the most basic tasks. 

Head and neck injuries are usually caused when an abrupt collision causes the head to exert pressure on the upper spine. Patients may not be aware of a neck injury until symptoms arise – often several days following an accident. The result of a head or neck injury can include headaches and migraines, as well as muscle stiffness and chronic neck pain. 

Back injuries are also common following car accidents. Depending on the amount of force of the collision, patients involved in a car accident may suffer from compressed vertebrae or a herniated disc. These conditions can be very painful and grow increasingly uncomfortable with time. Furthermore, a herniated disc can place pressure on the nerve pathways in the spine, which can lead to sciatica.

If you have been injured in a car accident, our chiropractor may be able to restore natural alignment in your spine and neck with regular chiropractic adjustments. Here at Back in Line Chiropractic Rehab Center, we treat whiplash, back injuries and muscle injuries using a variety of natural rehabilitative techniques. 

Many of our patients undergo regular chiropractic adjustments, as well as complementary therapies such as cold laser therapy, massage therapy and physical therapy. The result is usually less pain, greater range of motion and fewer resulting symptoms such as headaches and migraines. 

Have you ever turned to chiropractic care after being injured in a car accident? 

Every day, thousands of people enjoy participating in their favorite sports – and the vast majority are amateur athletes motivated by fun and fitness. Yet more and more amateur athletes play sports at increasingly competitive levels. Just think of how many people train for and participate in golf tournaments, marathons, adventure sports competitions and rowing regattas. Unfortunately, the number of athletes suffering sports injuries has increased as well. It’s important to understand that when a sports injury goes untreated, it can lead to chronic back pain or neck pain and compromise the affected body parts functioning so that participating in sports becomes painful or even impossible.

Types of Sports Injuries Our Chiropractor Treats

There are two main types of sports injuries: traumatic injuries and repetitive stress injuries. Traumatic injuries are usually caused by a fall or collision and result in sprains and strains, torn ligaments and tendons, and dislocations and fractures. Examples of traumatic injuries are torn ACLs of the knee, dislocated shoulders, or slipped disks that lead to intense back pain or neck pain. Repetitive stress injuries are the result of repeated and intense stress on a body part that causes damage to the bone and soft tissue. Tennis elbow, rotator cuff problems and plantar fasciitis are all examples of repetitive stress injuries.

Chiropractic care can help with sports injuries by locating the source of the pain and, unless it’s caused by a fracture, helping the body realign by adjusting the necessary area. After that, massage therapy and periodic adjustments, as well as rehabilitation in the form of physical therapy, may be necessary in order to restore strength to the injured area and help it heal to the point that the athlete can participate in sports without the risk of the injury reoccurring. In addition, a chiropractic doctor can help an athlete select the right sports equipment to support the healing process.

Welcome to the blog of the Back in Line Chiropractic Rehab Center. Our Orange chiropractor, Dr. Stephen Iversen, hopes that you will find this blog both helpful and educational. We believe that chiropractic care should extend beyond the office and into the lives and homes of each patient. Our goal is to utilize this blog as a way to both introduce you to our practice, as well as help you feel comfortable asking questions about your own personal neck and back health. At our office, we believe that no one deserves to live life in pain, which is why we dedicate much of our practice to helping injured individuals recover and maintain musculoskeletal health.

Chiropractic Care for Personal Injury Patients

You will find that our blog posts are helpful for personal injury sufferers who are suffering from back pain, neck pain or other uncomfortable symptoms. Many of the patients in our office are recovering from a car accident injury or sports injury. Those injuries are able to heal naturally using non-invasive chiropractic techniques. Whether you are suffering from whiplash, chronic headaches or stiff muscles, you can expect to find detailed information about the causes of common musculoskeletal health conditions, as well as how to treat and prevent them.

In the future, you can also expect to see posts about using chiropractic care as a means of preventive health care. We believe the best way to treat back pain and neck pain is by avoiding it altogether. Our blog will provide you with helpful information about ways to prevent injuries and conditions that can cause musculoskeletal discomfort and pain. It is on our blog that you will find tips about home exercises, lifestyle changes and supplemental therapies that can help accelerate the rehabilitation process.