Fender BenderHave you recently been involved in an auto accident?  It is imperative that you receive appropriate care in a timely manner. AZ Chiropractic has an emphasis on treating Motor Vehicle injuries.  We work with accident attorneys who specialize in accident victims.

If you have been involved in an accident, give us a call today!  We will help you.  Read on to find out how.

Were you recently involved in an automobile accident? If so, you need the proper care right away. Studies have shown that the longer you postpone care, the longer your treatment may need to be. If you have been involved in an auto accident, do not hesitate, give us a call today!

Whiplash

Symptoms include: Neck Pain, Headaches, Numbness and Tingling in arms or shoulders, Dizziness, Vision Disturbances, Painful Motion in Cervical Spine, Reduced Mobility, and Constant Pain. These symptoms may set in right after the accident or a few days later.

Whiplash occurs when the head is violently snapped back and forth. This will result in muscle and nerve injury from stretching the muscles and nerves beyond the normal physiological end range of motion. Muscle will become inflamed, nerves become “pinched” and often painful swelling will set in. Whiplash often causes micro tears in the muscles and if not treated properly can leave scar tissue that limits active range of motion and function.

Joint and disc injury are another component of whiplash. The joints located at each vertebrae allow your neck to move smoothly. Injury to these joints may cause pain and swelling in the joint and surrounding tissue decreasing range of motion and function. The discs act as shock absorbers and spacers between the vertebrae. They allow space for the sensitive nerves as they exit the spinal cord. An injury to the disc can cause the discs to bulge, herniate or rupture. This insult to the disc may lead to painful nerve and joint irritation.

Whiplash can cause serious injuries in an automobile accident. Research has shown the 88% of whiplash victims can have lasting pains and some disabilities for years to come after an accident. I am sure you have met someone that claims they still have pain from an accident they were in years prior. This is usually the result of not receiving the proper treatment for their condition. At AZ Chiropractic we have an emphasis on treating motor vehicle accidents. AZ Chiropractic has years of experience in treating these types of injuries and the appropriate equipment to effectively treat you. Do not let an accident haunt you for years to come. Call us today!