It’s almost winter here in Montana.  That means the roads are slick, and everyone has lost their minds when they get behind the wheel.  It seems that going a few months driving on dry roads leads to utter madness when it snows again.

And that means there are bound to be a few wrecks.  If you’ve been the victim of a car accident, you need to make sure you’re properly treated so further injuries don’t arise.  Your Billings chiropractor has rounded up a few reasons why you will want come in for an adjustment after a car wreck.

Whiplash is Debilitating – Whiplash isn’t exactly a joint issue, but more closely related to a sprain or a strain of the neck.  It can, however, be helped with ensuring the joints are properly aligned as the whiplash takes a toll on the discs in the neck, and if the joints are out of alignment, the healing process will be worse.

Swelling and Inflammation – Being banged up in a car wreck takes a toll on the body.  The natural response is swelling and inflammation to allow healing.  However, when things aren’t functioning properly, such as the back is out of alignment, the swelling doesn’t subside when it should – that leads to more pain.

Dislocated Joints – If you dislocate a joint in the wreck, you need to get it put back in place.  A chiropractor helps with this.

Chronic Pain can Start – Acute pain, that is the stuff that comes on suddenly and leaves when injuries heal, is expected after a wreck.  If pain persists, however, then it become chronic and there’s likely an underlying condition that needs to be fixed.  Often, it’s a joint issue.

Mobility Issues – Swelling, healing, and pain can cause you to lose your range of motion.  It can lead to issues being able to move as you want to.  Your local chiropractor can reduce the issues and help improve mobility.

Documentation for Legal Support – If you were injured in a wreck, you need medical records to show that you were injured in a wreck.  It will make a settlement claim go that much more smoothly so you can receive compensation that actually covers your losses.

Dr. Shayne Durbin Can Adjust You Straight

You should see a chiropractor after a car wreck in Billings.  Dr. Shayne Durbin is a chiropractor in Billings that can help get your straightened out and joints aligned.

Call our offices at 406-545-2128 and we’ll get you scheduled.  Or, you can use our contact form and we’ll work out a time that can get you in.