Soft Tissue Injuries after a Car Accident
Around 3 million people suffer injuries in car accidents each year in the US. Car accidents can be extremely traumatic, frequently resulting in injuries, sometimes serious, life-changing injuries like broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or paralysis. Even if you make it out of a car accident seemingly unharmed, you might still have a severe injury that isn’t immediately evident for several reasons. The most common injuries suffered during road accidents are soft tissue injuries. Understanding these injuries, their symptoms, and how to heal them is very important.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Your body’s soft tissue surrounds and supports your organs and bones. Soft tissue injuries may include injuries to the cartilage, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that help you move around without experiencing pain. Soft tissue injuries can happen throughout your entire body and can cause pain in your arms, legs, hands, feet, neck, and back. Whiplash is an example of a soft tissue injury that affects your neck and spine. Types of injuries you may experience after the trauma of a vehicle crash include:
- Whiplash – caused by the sudden movement of the head in any direction
- Sprains – caused by the stretching or tearing of ligaments in the body’s joints
- Strains – occur when muscles or tendons are stretched or torn
- Contusions – bruising or blood pooling under the skin and around an injury
- Herniated discs – caused by the displacement of the vertebral discs after sudden impact
Importance of Seeking Treatment for Soft-tissue Injuries
The reality is that many of those who are in a car accident fail to seek out medical help for “smaller” aches and pains following the crash. This could be a monumental mistake. Even though they aren’t immediately apparent and seem minor, soft-tissue injuries often take time to heal and can seriously impair your ability to function. Some injuries to ligaments or tendons can even require surgery, and neck or spine damage can result in permanent damage. Soft tissue injuries shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Why choose a Chiropractor for Soft-tissue Injuries Sustained in a Car Accident
A chiropractor can offer non-invasive treatments such as chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and traction. These are all highly effective treatment for common car accident injuries including soft-tissue injuries. Most often, chiropractic care is covered by insurance and leaves you feeling better than you did before your accident. Chiropractic Physician Dr. Keren H. Gomez and her team are committed to helping you feel better quickly, and addressing the causes of your pain, stiffness, and discomfort. Schedule your consultation appointment online today. For more information, call one of our three South Florida locations: Miami/Dade County (305) 761-6528, Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County (954) 510-5518, or Palm Beach (561) 414-2401.