At ProSpinal, it’s our goal to get you back to pain-free living as quickly as possible after an auto injury. Our highly experienced chiropractic physicians are dedicated to making the treatment process as stress-free as possible, with non-invasive, drug-free solutions. Call us today to schedule a consultation!
What To Do After an Auto Injury According to a Reno Chiropractor
The days following an auto accident can be scary and stressful. Did you know, though, that chiropractic care typically reduces hospital visits by 60%? However you’ve been injured – in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident – it’s imperative to seek medical help immediately. The first step in the process to getting your life back to normal after an accident is contacting our office for a consultation. At ProSpinal, we’ll quickly and accurately diagnose all your injuries, provide you with detailed documentation of each and how it relates to your accident, and create a customized personal treatment plan that fits your needs. Schedule a consultation with us today to get started.
Auto Injury Doctors
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, it’s important to seek care from doctors who specialize in auto injury treatment and care. ProSpinal’s chiropractic physicians are experienced in treating neck and back injuries, which are particularly common in auto accidents. These injuries include, but are not limited to:
- Whiplash (neck strain or tearing of the ligaments due to the forceful, whip-like movement of the head and neck when coming to sudden stop)
Soft tissue damage (including back strain or sprain or muscle spasms)
- Herniated discs (shifted or bulging vertebrae – this occurs most commonly in the lower back, but can also happen in the neck)
- Sprains/strains of the shoulders, wrists, ankles, etc.
Time is also of the essence when it comes to auto injuries. Untreated, they can lead to medical complications, chronic pain and other future issues. Often those who walk away from a car accident are prone to dismiss or minimize the possibility of injury and reject emergency care. However, increased levels of adrenaline produced by a sudden, traumatic accident can temporarily mask pain or other signs of injury. We encourage everyone to consult with a qualified spine doctor as quickly as possible following an accident. Untreated injuries from auto accidents have a real cost – studies have shown that around 50% of whiplash victims are still suffering the effects of their whiplash years later.
Professional Care
While you may find that many auto injury doctors want to rush you into surgery, there are often solutions that don’t require surgical or pharmaceutical intervention. ProSpinal’s physicians specialize in effective, non-invasive treatment for pain that will help you recover from accident-related injuries. Our innovative treatments include:
- Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, an FDA-approved treatment to relieve or manage pain. The laser wavelength stimulates the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the body’s natural compound for promoting cellular energy and growth. Laser therapy is particularly effective in treating soft tissue injuries that result from auto accidents.
- Spinal Decompression Therapy, a treatment process that creates negative pressure within a bulging or herniated disc and draws the disc back into alignment, thus relieving disc and nerve pain.
Our physicians have years of experience administering these therapies – alone or in combination with one another – to successfully reduce pain, speed healing and put our patients on the road to recovery. If you are seeking auto injury care in Northern Nevada, call our friendly staff at ProSpinal today. We can book an appointment right away, and help you determine if a non-invasive auto injury treatment option is right for you.