Common Injuries Suffered in Auto Accidents

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Every day, thousands of small collisions occur on the road. Though they may not do much damage to your vehicle, they can leave you in physical pain. Even at a low speed, auto collisions can create a large impact felt by your body, affecting the health and alignment of the spine. Here are a few regularly treated injuries that are typically the result of minor car accidents:

Whiplash: When the neck is jerked forward, it surpasses a comfortable range of motion. Soft tissues, including the tendons, ligaments, and muscles, can be easily damaged when this occurs, which will lead to inflammation, soreness, and stiffness in the neck. Impact from a car collision is usually enough to whip the body in such a way that the head is moved rapidly and the neck is injured. Treatment may include a soft cervical collar, medication to manage pain, and hot and cold therapy. The goal of whiplash treatment is to simply relieve pressure from the neck while the tissues are allowed to heal.
Low Back Injuries: One often overlooked auto-related injury is lower back pain. Often following an accident, a car will experience trouble that requires roadside attention. Changing a tire or pushing the car off the road requires heavy lifting that can put strain on your lower back. In the midst of an auto emergency, one may not be focused on proper lifting techniques to avoid injury.
Head and Body Aches: If you sustain any type of musculoskeletal injury, you can experience symptoms that may seem unrelated. Headaches, for example, can be the result of a neck injury. You may also have body aches in certain areas that relate back to damage within the spine. This damage can be assessed by a chiropractor.

To start feeling better after you have been in an auto accident, schedule a consultation with Peterson Chiropractic in New York City. Contact us on our website, or call (866) 245-3085 to learn about our full range of chiropractic services.