What happens to your spine when you meet with a car accident?
3550Understanding injuries treated by Chiropractic Care Spinal alignment is an overlooked consequence of a car accident. Because initially symptoms like headaches or neck pain may seem minor. For example, a student might dismiss a slight neck ache, not realizing it's due to spinal misalignment. If you've been in a crash and your spine gets off balance …
How can chiropractic care help students in managing auto accident concussion
3548Concussions are often the forgotten aftermath of car accidents. You might have a few bruises and bumps but what about the invisible injuries lurking beneath the surface? Ignoring a concussion is like trying to study with a foggy brain. Indeed it is frustrating and downright impossible to focus on your coursework. When a concussion comes knocking …
Whiplash recovery: Getting back to playing football at Florida State University
3546So you are read ended at a stoplight while you are driving to practice all excited for another day on the field. Like other busy university students you brush it off thinking that it is only a minor inconvenience. Little do you know you have suffered a whiplash injury. You might shrug off the initial discomfort …
What to expect during and after a chiropractic adjustment for auto accident injuries
3544Auto accidents disrupt your life. They bring about not just vehicle damage but also physical injuries. These injuries take time to heal and in the meanwhile you feel so devastated because of the costs and recovery duration. Chiropractic care is popular for long term relief from auto accident injuries. If you’re new to this form …
How can chiropractic care boost driving confidence post-accident?
3541A car accident causes physical bruises but it also leaves you emotionally battered. You might also feel that your confidence is slipping through your fingers. Statistics also reveal that nearly 50% of car accident survivors report a loss of confidence in the wake of the trauma. Fear of the unknown cast shadows over once steadfast …
Is it normal to experience anxiety or PTSD after an accident?
3538Your life changes in a split second when suddenly out of nowhere a car crashes with yours on the road. Even if you walk away physically intact the emotional effect of such an event can linger long after the accident scene is cleared. Anxiety or post traumatic stress disorder-PTSD after a car accident is common. Studies …
How soon can I resume driving after an accident?
3535The deafening sound of impact while driving can shatter your tranquility. As you try to gather your bearings after a crash you realize you have sustained a whiplash injury and your mental health is at an all time low. Now, picture having to get back behind the wheel in that condition. The thought of driving …
Can chiropractic sessions safeguard my mental health after an accident
3533The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs provides data regarding the prevalence of mental trauma after car accidents. It is mentioned that 25% men deal with mental trauma after a car accident. For women, the statistics indicate that approximately 13% of the total population is affected. Indeed, studies have shown that many individuals develop PTSD following a car …
Preventing Future Whiplash After Chiropractic Care
3512Did you know you can experience whiplash pain after 6 months or more? Besides, a study published in a journal of National Institute of Health stated that a previous whiplash injury doubles the risk of developing more severe symptoms after a second injury. This is why it is very important that you get your whiplash treated. Whiplash is …