One of the common things that most Americans, and many other people around the world do is drive automobiles. Car accidents are inherent with driving autos. Unfortunately, people often get injured with these car accidents. The mechanisms of trauma (the forces that happen during accidents) are very similar with car accident injuries, due to the similarities in vehicles and the human frame. This article will outline the common injuries that occur during auto accidents.
Seat belts are often worn while auto injuries are sustained. The neck and head tend to be the areas of the body most often injured during these accidents. Ankles, knees, low back, shoulders and wrists seem to receive a lot of injuries as well. While many other injuries can and do happen with motor vehicle accidents, this article will focus on the injuries most often sustained by passengers.
A whiplash accident causes your neck (or cervical spine) to move in an "S" motion (the lower part of the neck extends at the same time as the upper part flexes). It was previously thought that a "C" motion occured during whiplash (the neck moving straight backward and then forward). Whiplash, or the "S" motion of the neck is the most common neck injury, and causes damage to the facet joints. A popping noise is often heard when a chiropractor manipulates or adjusts a patient's neck. Chronic pain and early arthritis are common results of motor vehicle accidents (MVA's) following sprain/strains and/or a reverse curve of the neck.
Seat belts put strain on the left shoulder during impact, commonly causing shoulder injuries. Sprain/strains of the shoulder muscles can produce labral tears. These whiplash type accidents can also injur the back part of the shoulder muscles including levator, rhomboid, rotator cuff, scapular and trapezius muscles. Frozen shoulder syndrome can result if the shoulder joint becomes dysfunctional following these injuries.
Wrist injuries happen mostly when the driver is holding onto the steering wheel during impact. These wrist injuries effect the muscles, tendons and joints of the wrist. Broken wrist bones are also common.
Ankle and feet problems happen if the driver is braking during the crash. Kneecap injuries are also common including fractures and sprains. This occurs as a result of the driver's body bumping the inside of the car, and/or their kneecaps striking the dashboard or seats during impact.
Low back injuries are common as a result of the seated and seat belted position of the driver. Disc injuries are quite common in the low back after a crash. Leg pain as well as low back pain often results from these type injuries. Chiropractors often discover joint dysfuntion, sprain/strains, and lumbar subluxations (or dislocated joint) of the low back. Pelvic unlevelling is also often discovered following car accidents.
Chiropractic care is very effective for the types of injuries people sustain in car accidents. This is why roughly 40% of auto accident victims visit a chiropractor. Chiropractic care involves soft tissue and joint care, both which are usually needed after a motor vehicle accident. The all natural approaches used by chiropractors is becoming sought after more often each day. Chiropractic care falls into two different categories, passive and active care. Spinal adjustments, extremity adjustments, laser treatments, physiotherapies, ultrasound therapies and different muscle techniques comprise passive care. Active care includes offering recommendations on activities people complete at work and/or home. Exercise programs, ergonomic advice and nutritional counseling are usually covered with patients. Finding a local chiropractor that is a good fit for you is usually best accomplished by asking friend's for recommendations.
Seat belts are often worn while auto injuries are sustained. The neck and head tend to be the areas of the body most often injured during these accidents. Ankles, knees, low back, shoulders and wrists seem to receive a lot of injuries as well. While many other injuries can and do happen with motor vehicle accidents, this article will focus on the injuries most often sustained by passengers.
A whiplash accident causes your neck (or cervical spine) to move in an "S" motion (the lower part of the neck extends at the same time as the upper part flexes). It was previously thought that a "C" motion occured during whiplash (the neck moving straight backward and then forward). Whiplash, or the "S" motion of the neck is the most common neck injury, and causes damage to the facet joints. A popping noise is often heard when a chiropractor manipulates or adjusts a patient's neck. Chronic pain and early arthritis are common results of motor vehicle accidents (MVA's) following sprain/strains and/or a reverse curve of the neck.
Seat belts put strain on the left shoulder during impact, commonly causing shoulder injuries. Sprain/strains of the shoulder muscles can produce labral tears. These whiplash type accidents can also injur the back part of the shoulder muscles including levator, rhomboid, rotator cuff, scapular and trapezius muscles. Frozen shoulder syndrome can result if the shoulder joint becomes dysfunctional following these injuries.
Wrist injuries happen mostly when the driver is holding onto the steering wheel during impact. These wrist injuries effect the muscles, tendons and joints of the wrist. Broken wrist bones are also common.
Ankle and feet problems happen if the driver is braking during the crash. Kneecap injuries are also common including fractures and sprains. This occurs as a result of the driver's body bumping the inside of the car, and/or their kneecaps striking the dashboard or seats during impact.
Low back injuries are common as a result of the seated and seat belted position of the driver. Disc injuries are quite common in the low back after a crash. Leg pain as well as low back pain often results from these type injuries. Chiropractors often discover joint dysfuntion, sprain/strains, and lumbar subluxations (or dislocated joint) of the low back. Pelvic unlevelling is also often discovered following car accidents.
Chiropractic care is very effective for the types of injuries people sustain in car accidents. This is why roughly 40% of auto accident victims visit a chiropractor. Chiropractic care involves soft tissue and joint care, both which are usually needed after a motor vehicle accident. The all natural approaches used by chiropractors is becoming sought after more often each day. Chiropractic care falls into two different categories, passive and active care. Spinal adjustments, extremity adjustments, laser treatments, physiotherapies, ultrasound therapies and different muscle techniques comprise passive care. Active care includes offering recommendations on activities people complete at work and/or home. Exercise programs, ergonomic advice and nutritional counseling are usually covered with patients. Finding a local chiropractor that is a good fit for you is usually best accomplished by asking friend's for recommendations.
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