Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment after an Auto Accident Injury

Car accidents often cause significant injuries. Some injuries, like whiplash, are not immediately noticeable. Some can take weeks to heal. Others never fully heal. If you are in an auto collision, see a chiropractor for examination and treatment of your injuries. At Charleston Chiropractic and Therapy, LLC, we provide world-class chiropractic treatment to residents of Charleston, SC, and the surrounding areas. Here are the benefits of chiropractic treatment for an auto accident injury.

Reducing Inflammation and Pain

Back injuries resulting from car accidents are often associated with spinal misalignment and usually cause inflammatory back pain. Inflammation signals the body’s attempts to heal itself after a physical injury. However, too much inflammation can cause discomfort and harm. Chiropractic treatment involves the manipulation of the spine to align the spinal cord properly. Your body will likely respond by reducing the production of inflammatory cytokines, lowering the inflammatory response, and minimizing pain. 

The spinal manipulations also encourage the body to release natural pain-relieving hormones. A study by The University of Spain revealed that levels of neurotensin, cortisol, and oxytocin increased in the body after spinal manipulation. These hormones can help reduce the pain you might be feeling all over your body. 

Restores Range of Motion

After a whiplash injury, your neck and back will likely lose flexibility. The loss of flexibility can be caused by the development of scar tissue, inflammation, and misalignment of spinal joints. Due to the loss of flexibility, you might experience difficulties doing things that require the full range of joint motion. Chiropractic treatment can help you regain your range of motion by mobilizing your spine to return the joints to optimal alignment. 

Reducing Scar Tissue

Scar tissue often develops as the body attempts to get rid of damaged tissue and heal itself. Scar tissue made from collagen usually grows around muscle and tendon injuries leading to stiffness and chronic pain. Chiropractic therapy can break down scar tissue, allowing the wound to heal faster and eliminating discomforts associated with the existence of the scar tissue. 

Chiropractic Treatment Is Non-Invasive

Most people aren’t comfortable with undergoing surgery after a car accident. This is because they feel that invasive surgeries could mean that they will take even longer to heal. Chiropractic therapy is an excellent way to treat your auto accident injury without submitting to invasive surgeries. Seeking chiropractic treatment soon after your accident significantly reduces the chances that you will need surgery in the future. 

Seeking Chiropractic Treatment in South Carolina? 

If you reside in the Charleston, SC, area, come to Charleston Chiropractic And Therapy, LLC. We have been treating auto accident injuries with chiropractic therapy for years. Contact us today to learn about more chiropractic therapy benefits from our top-class chiropractor.