After an auto accident, there are several things you should do. Call the police, call your insurance company, and call a chiropractor near you. In Imperial, MO, Advanced Family Chiropractic and Rehabilitation is here to help.

Chiropractic adjustment

After taking all your details and discussing the accident and any pain you may be feeling, the first thing that your chiropractor will do is give you a chiropractic spinal adjustment. The impact of the collision and the use of seat belts causes a great deal of pain in the upper back, shoulders, and neck. By applying force to the joints in the spine, alignment can be achieved which takes the pressure off of the soft tissues that surround the spine.

Massage therapy

Massage therapy is a hands-on therapy that can help to improve blood flow to the areas where the pain is located. Massage therapy works very well with chiropractic adjustments and the combination of the two can often accomplish more than either can alone. The amount of pressure that the massage therapist applies depends on the location of the injury and the amount of pain you are in.

Cold laser therapy

Cold laser therapy uses light to heat the cells deep below the skin. It stimulates healing at a cellular level, and it encourages the production of endorphins which are a natural pain reliever. It can also reduce inflammation in the soft tissues and the joints.

Spinal decompression

Depending on how severe the auto accident was, there may have been damage done to the spinal discs in your back. This can cause a great deal of pain as displaced disc material presses on nearby nerves. Spinal decompression is a noninvasive way to treat herniated and bulging discs. When the spine is decompressed, it is stretched so that the space between the vertebrae increases and the disc will eventually be pulled back into its correct spot between the vertebrae. It will usually take more than one session to accomplish this.

Chiropractor near you in Imperial, MO

Chiropractic care for back pain following an auto accident is essential. Give the office of Advanced Family Chiropractic and Rehabilitation a call at (636) 464-5900 to make an appointment today.