Auto Injury

Common Injuries Treated Effectively by Chiropractic Care

• Whiplash-Associated Disorders (WAD): This involves pain and stiffness in the neck, muscle spasms, headaches, and even shoulder pain, all resulting from the trauma to the neck's soft tissues (ligaments, tendons, and muscles) and joints.
• Spinal Misalignment (Subluxations): The sudden force of impact can shift the vertebrae out of their proper alignment, creating pressure on spinal nerves and causing pain in the back or radiating into the limbs.
• Disc Injuries: The jarring force can compress or shear the discs between the vertebrae, leading to bulges or herniations that cause radiating pain (e.g., sciatica in the legs).
• Muscular and Ligament Sprains/Strains: Overstretching and tearing of the muscles and supporting ligaments in the back and neck.

Restorative Services for Healing and Function

• Chiropractic Adjustments (Diversified and Activator): Dr. Bellinger uses both Diversified (manual) and Activator (instrument-assisted) adjustments to restore normal movement to restricted joints. These precise, controlled forces reduce nerve irritation and muscle tension, which are central to pain relief following an injury.
• Flexion/Distraction Spinal Traction: For patients experiencing back pain related to disc injury, flexion/distraction spinal traction is a gentle, rhythmic technique that helps decompress the spinal discs. It reduces pressure on the nerves and promotes the movement of healing fluids into the disc space.
• Myofascial Release: Trauma causes muscles to contract and tighten defensively, leading to the formation of trigger points and scar tissue. Myofascial release is a highly effective soft tissue treatment used to reduce muscle spasms, break down painful adhesions, and restore the flexibility necessary for fluid movement.
• McKenzie Exercises: True, lasting recovery requires active patient participation. McKenzie exercises are a specific set of movements and postures designed to centralize pain (move radiating pain back to the spine) and restore the natural curvature of the spine. These patient-specific exercises empower you to manage and sustain your recovery long after your office visits conclude.

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