Auto Accidents and Chiropractic Care- Bozeman Montana

Auto accidents happen when we least expect it and in the case of more minor collisions, our biggest concerns seem to be “Is my car OK?”, “Will my insurance rates go up?” or “What will I drive while my vehicle is being repaired?”  We seldom stop and ask ourselves “Am I OK?”

No matter how small your collision, you may cause damage to your spine and nervous system that might come back and haunt you in a few days, weeks or even YEARS!

During an accident, spinal misalignments are caused by the forces of impact. This modifies the structure of your spinal column, irritating the nerves, bones, discs and ligaments. Any collision, no matter how minor can modify the integrity of your spinal health. Studies have shown that a rear-end collision at 10MPH has the same impact as falling from a 4 story building!

Keep in mind that nearly 1/3 of all auto collisions are rear-end collisions, which causes whiplash injuries. Whiplash injury occurs when your head is rapidly hyperextended (pushed back) after a rear-impact force. Damage is then caused to the muscles and ligaments at the front of your neck, often tearing them or causing disc herniations. Once the vehicle comes to a stop, your head is then propelled forward, injuring the back of your neck. Often times, you hit the steering wheel or window at an angle or with twisting motion, causing immediate pain and discomfort.

Long Term Effects of a Motor Vehicle Accident

Some long term effects of not seeking Chiropractic care after an auto collision can include:

• headaches

• migraines

• chronic back pain

• muscle spasms

• vertebral fusion

• lack of mobility and range of motion

• joint stiffness

• sleep disturbances

• bone spurs

A check-up by a Chiropractor can assure your spine gets the treatment it needs to ensure proper spinal health and overall health. Chiropractors are spine specialists and are trained to recognized damages to your spine and treat them so that you can go back to being you! Chiropractors use a variety of tests to assess the integrity of your nervous system after a collision and will take advanced imaging such as X-rays, CT scans and MRI evaluation as needed! 

Come in for a consultation, we’d love to sit down with you and get you back on track after your auto accident.

We work together with other health professionals to get you feeling like new again!

Call us: 406-551-2177

Schedule online at: https://appointments.mychirotouch.com/?clinic=GVCL0001