There are steps we can take to prevent a car wreck, but even the best drivers out there can end up being injured if someone else hits them.  Another driver’s negligence can lead to pain and suffering for you.  Fortunately, many of the injuries you sustain in the wreck can be treated with chiropractic care.

Today, we’re looking at the 5 most common injuries, and how your Billings chiropractor can help to alleviate the pain you suffer after that wreck.

Common Car Wreck Injuries

Some injuries will require more medical care than a chiropractor can offer.  Many require surgery or something else that is beyond what adjustments can help with.  But others, they can be remedied without intrusive procedures.

Whiplash – Whiplash happens when the head moves forward or backward, and suddenly “whips” back the other way.  The damage is actually done in the neck muscles and tendons as they’re stretched suddenly and beyond their capacity.  By realigning the bones in the neck, the body can heal properly as the muscles and ligaments return to their proper form.

Back Pain – A wreck can tweak the back in ways that other accidents can’t.  Even while wearing your seatbelt, the body can twist, bend, or otherwise be moved quickly to cause the joints in the back to become misaligned.  Chiropractic care can put the bones back into place, and ongoing visits will ensure they stay there while everything heals.

Herniated Discs – A slipped disc, or bulging disc, can be incredibly painful.  Between the bones in the back, there are small pads of a soft spongy material.  This stuff cushions the bones against each other and allows you to twist and turn without pain.  If that material bulges out, it needs to be put back in place through surgery.  Chiropractic care can lessen the pain in your day-to-day until you can have the disc properly repaired.

Soft Tissue Damage – We often think of soft tissue damage as cuts and scrapes.  But it can be stretches, torn muscles, pulled ligaments, and more.  If you’ve ever rolled your ankle, you’ve suffered from soft tissue damage.  A chiropractor in Billings can help realign the joints so the soft tissues repair properly and don’t cause long-lasting problems.

Inflammation – The body has unique ways of getting rid of what it can’t handle.  One method is to inflame the area – puffiness, redness, and often soreness.  With multiple causes, inflammation is your body’s way of healing, but it can be painful.  Properly being adjusted helps the body flush everything out and clear anything harmful so healing can happen faster.

Come See Dr. Shayne Durbin a Billings Chiropractor

Have you been in a wreck and your body just doesn’t feel right?  Maybe it wasn’t even major, but you just feel sore.  It’s highly likely that you’re suffering from some misaligned joint issues.  Dr. Shayne Durbin, a chiropractor here in Billings, can help reduce the pain you’re feeling. Call the office at 406-545-2128, or fill out the contact form and request a time, and we’ll get you adjusted as soon as we can.