Post-Injury: We push ourselves throughout our lives, and accidents resulting from injuries are just part of the process. The top causes of injury include:
- Falls
- Automobile accidents
- Sports injuries
- Work Injuries
Many leads to prolonged injury to the spine, knees, hands, and feet. The objective after an injury is to make sure the body heals properly. Without proper treatment, disability, chronic pain, and the development of other health issues are increased.
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Post-Injury Care
Injuries cause pain that can result in spinal misalignment, range of motion problems, and a poor quality of life. Seeking care from a spinal expert in alignment and movement will help recover quicker and sustainably. Chiropractic is a research-oriented, top-quality approach that provides natural whole-body care. A chiropractic practitioner will promote proper recovery and decrease the risk of disability and chronic suffering.
Proper spinal alignment
Chiropractic providers are experts in spinal alignment. Here are a few of the amazing benefits that chiropractic provides. Even the most subtle misalignments affect blood and nerve circulation/energy leading to decreased overall body function, slowing down the healing process, increasing pain, and other health issues. Misalignment is associated frequently as a root cause for symptoms. This allows the body to restore its normal function and heal the recovery process.
Tissue restoration and flexibility
Once alignment has been restored, the continued chiropractic adjustments will maximize the effectiveness of the treatment plan. A personalized treatment plan focuses on the most effective, optimal, non-invasive techniques. The objective is to maintain body balance/alignment allowing the body to recover and rehabilitate properly. Treatment can include:
- Pain management with modalities
- Soft tissue massage
- Exercises
- Stretching
- Health Coaching
Maximize the benefits
Initial symptoms can become chronic and worsen with time if left untreated/ignored and are not medically addressed. Properly maintained recovery will minimize this risk of exacerbating or developing new injuries. Long-term issues typically stem from:
- Improper mechanics
- Misunderstanding of the injury
- Scar tissue
- Spinal misalignments
Chiropractic experts are trained to recognize subtle changes that can make difference in the long run and will help minimize all issues right from the start.
Chiropractic for injuries
After an injury has been sustained, chiropractic post-injury will increase recovery potential and get the body back on track. Chiropractic post-injury will reduce pain and get the body back at its best. Find a chiropractor to maximize the recovery process today.
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References
Piper, Steven, et al. “The effectiveness of soft-tissue therapy for managing musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of the upper and lower extremities: A systematic review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) collaboration.” Manual therapy vol. 21 (2016): 18-34. doi:10.1016/j.math.2015.08.011
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