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Cincinnati Chiropractor Helps Alleviates Pain From Auto Accidents

April 01, 2013•2 min read

Many people are unaware that the past two decades have greatly improved the safety on America’s roads. Travelers are less likely to suffer injuries or be killed in vehicle accidents today than ever before. However, if you are one of the unfortunate ones who are injured, Cincinnati chiropractors offer all natural care that can reduce the pain.

There are many accidents that a passenger or driver of a vehicle walks away believing they have not been injured. It is only later that they find the accident has had a profound impact on their health. These long lasting consequences may appear gradually weeks after the event is over.

Chiropractic is beneficial in many ways to the victims of car accidents. The doctor of chiropractic can provide a thorough exam to locate any injuries that are likely to cause problems in the future. In addition, the care provided often reduces the time required for recovery while decreasing the chances of permanent damage from the crash.

When the crash results in significant bleeding, broken bones, difficulty breathing or other serious injuries, the victim should be transported to the emergency room. These injuries can be life threatening. They need immediate attention.

Crash victims should also visit a chiropractor as quickly as possible after the crash. Intervention in the form of a chiropractic adjustment, along with massage, stretching and appropriate exercise can improve healing and decrease the chance of loss of function due to injuries. The care provided can help ensure a wellness lifestyle.

While the chances of an automobile crash are much lower today than they were a few years ago, accidents still happen. Even a low speed crash can cause injuries such as whiplash. Cincinnati Chiropractor provide natural therapy that can speed healing while reducing the chances of long term damage. Proper healing decreases the chance of scar tissue formation due to injuries from car crashes.

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Can too much texting be bad for my back?

It’s the newest syndrome. Today’s generation spends a large amount of time bent over their phones, keeping the cervical spine in a constant state of flex. Any prolonged positioning like this will certainly result in pain.It’s becoming such an problem, there is even an application you can purchase for your phone that will beep to indicate that you are holding your phone in the correct position to ensure proper posture in your cervical spine. I think, however, that awareness of the issue and knowledge of the proper positioning is all that is needed to prevent this type of back pain.

What is an adjustment??

Sometimes called a manipulation, an adjustment is a precise procedure in which a chiropractor applies a specific corrective pressure to a specific place on your spine or extremity to restore normal function. It can also relieve associated muscle and nerve tension, improved balance and assist in healing.

Is Chiropractic care safe?

Chiropractic care is remarkably safe. In fact, it is a conservative approach to your health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. Simply put, if it was not safe, my malpractice insurance would reflect that substantially.

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Dr. Elwert specializes in Cincinnati athletes suffering from repeated injuries in their respective sports. He is trained and certified in the use of FMS, or Functional Movement Screenings, to diagnose and correct the problems causing those injuries.