After an auto accident, visiting an auto injury chiropractor is among the most important things that you can do. You won't always feel the effects of whiplash immediately, but getting examined can get you the treatment you need before the pain hits. Dr. Bijan Eshkevari of Ultra Spine Care in Houston, TX offers the therapy that whiplash requires.
Spinal manipulation
Spinal manipulations may be the first therapy that your chiropractor recommends after your initial exam for your auto injuries. The impact of an auto accident frequently causes whiplash. Whiplash snaps your neck forward and back and not only can it hurt your spine, but it also stretches the soft tissues surrounding the vertebrae. You may not feel anything immediately, but if it is not addressed, you could be in severe pain within a day or two. Making sure that your spine is in alignment is the first order of business.
Spinal decompression
You may require a spinal decompression from your auto injury chiropractor if the damage to your spine includes discs that are bulging or herniated. What spinal decompression does is stretch the spine so that the space between the vertebrae opens, and the disc can pop back into the spot where it originally resided.
Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy works on the soft tissues in the body. Whiplash can cause pain in the upper back, shoulders, neck, and more. They can get tight and very painful and affect your ability to move freely. Electrodes are placed over the affected areas and how much current is applied depends on the depth and extent of the injury. The electric current causes a quick contraction of the muscles which tires the muscles and stimulates endorphins which help with pain reduction. When the muscles relax they are better able to recover.
Deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massage is what is called for when whiplash may be present. It can release trigger points that may have developed, and it makes the back prepared for the other treatments that may be required.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can help with the pain that comes with an auto accident. Today, if you don't like the idea of thin needles, acupuncture can be performed with electric impulses, magnets, or lasers. The principle is the same; restoring balanced energy flow to the body. Pain relief for muscle aches, headaches, and other pain associated with whiplash can all be addressed with acupuncture.
Contact Dr. Eshkevari of Ultra Spine Care in Houston, TX when you are in need of an auto injury chiropractor. You can make an appointment on our website or give us a call at 713-206-4631.
