At Chiro Health Plus, we know that auto injuries can be both physically and emotionally challenging. Whether it’s a fender bender or a high-speed collision, the impact can lead to injuries that affect your overall well-being. Common auto injuries include whiplash, back pain, neck pain, and overstretching of soft tissues. If you’ve been in an auto accident, Dr. Robert Dhaliwal in Cincinnati, Ohio, can help you through the recovery process, providing non-invasive treatments that allow you to heal naturally.
Common Auto Injuries
Whiplash is one of the most prevalent injuries resulting from auto accidents. It occurs when the head is suddenly snapped forward and then backward, often straining the neck muscles, spraining ligaments, and dislocating vertebrae joints. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, as well as radiating pain into the arms due to nerve damage and headaches related to tension or blockages in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Back pain is another common complaint, often for similar reasons as whiplash.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments are how we realign the spine when joints become subluxated. Dr. Dhaliwal provides adjustments by hand and by instrument, depending on the patient’s preference and the specifics of their needs. This approach not only relieves the immediate symptoms but also allows the musculoskeletal system to rebalance itself and for nervous impulses to flow without obstruction.
Electric Muscle Stimulation
Electric muscle stimulation (EMS) is another valuable service at Chiro Health Plus. This therapy involves the use of electrical impulses to force muscles to contract and relax, promoting relaxation and reducing pain. EMS can help loosen tight muscles and improve circulation, supplying them with fresh nutrients.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a holistic treatment that can be highly effective for managing pain associated with auto injuries. By inserting thin needles into strategic points on the body, acupuncture helps to stimulate the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals. It also prompts the body to direct more energy for tissue repair to the target area, which can help control inflammation.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment available in our Cincinnati, Ohio, offices that utilizes low-level lasers to reduce inflammation. This therapy can be particularly beneficial for soft tissue injuries, as it prompts the cells to release more energy for their self-repair process.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is an essential component of our comprehensive approach to treating auto injuries. By stretching tense muscles, massage therapy can help alleviate pain and improve mobility. Our skilled massage therapists work closely with Dr. Dhaliwal to ensure their treatments support your recovery goals. This nurturing touch not only aids in physical recovery but also provides emotional support.
Get on the Path to Recovery with Chiropractic Care
With a combination of chiropractic care, electric muscle stimulation, acupuncture, cold laser therapy, and massage therapy, Dr. Robert Dhaliwal helps patients who have been injured in car crashes regain their physical function. To schedule an appointment at Chiro Health Plus in Cincinnati, Ohio, call our Western Hills office at (513) 251-2273 or our Reading office at (513) 948-9482.
WHIPLASH INJURIES
- Vertebral subluxations that pinch the nerves
- Spinal disc fibers torn, discs separated
- Stretching, tearing of neck muscle fibers, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, nerves
- Blood vessels bruised, blood supply altered
- Vertebras injured
- Vertebras separated
- Neck's normal curve altered
SYMPTOMS ONSET
Some symptoms may show immediately or within a few hours following a whiplash injury.B ut damaged, injured tissues often degenerate slowly, so sometimes symptoms don't develope for several days. Sometimes several weeks go by. Occassionally, several months lapse before symptoms present themselves
WHIPLASH SYMPTOMS
- Headache
- Restricted neck movement
- Head, neck, shoulder, arm pain
- Pain between shoulders
- Dizziness
- Fainting or "weak feeling" spells
- Head, neck, shoulders, arms feel heavy and tired
- Sense of balance altered
- Ringing in ears
- Hearing deminished
- Frequent nausea
- Low back pain
- Numb, cold, tingling hands, feet, arms, legs
- Heartbeat rapid, irregular, fluttery, pronounced
- Frequent anxiety, irritability, memory lapse
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Western Hills Office Reading Office
(513) 251-2273 (513) 948-9482