What are the most common types of injuries?
Some of the most common injuries are:
Car accident injuries
Car accidents are a very common source of spinal injuries. One such injury is whiplash, which happens when a rapid forward-and-backward neck movement strains and damages the tissues and/or bones in the cervical (neck area) spine.
Whiplash causes neck pain, stiffness, and range of motion issues, and may also lead to headaches and other problems if it goes untreated.
Workplace injuries
Workplace injuries often involve the spine, causing either back or neck pain. A few of the most common workplace injuries include slip-and-falls and falls from a ladder. Often, workplace injuries are simply accidents, but in some cases a lack of proper safety gear contributes or causes the injury.
Slip-and-falls
You can experience a slip-and-fall injury nearly anywhere. Pools of liquid, slippery surfaces, and loose debris on the ground are common sources of this type of injury.
Sports injuries
Sports injuries may involve falls, accidental extreme movements, running into another player, or many other things. Back and neck pain are very common after sports injuries.
Within these injury categories, you can experience joint damage, muscle strains, ligament tears, disc damage, and many other types of specific harm to the spine and its surrounding tissues.
When do I need an injury evaluation?
After any injury, it’s wise to schedule an injury evaluation immediately. It might be tempting to skip it if you aren’t having any serious symptoms at the moment. But some injuries, like whiplash, might not cause notable symptoms until the next day, or even later.
Having your injury checked out promptly allows you to detect injuries as early as possible. This means you can start proactive treatment to avoid serious pain and movement issues before they happen.
How does injury care work after an accident?
Post Oak Chiropractic uses a multifaceted approach to injury care. This usually includes:
Chiropractic adjustments to balance the spine, relieve pressure, and restore motion
Rehabilitation exercises to boost strength, flexibility, and range of motion
Therapy, like heat and cold therapy and massage, to fight inflammation and ease pain Healing your injury, starting at its source, is the best and most effective way to relieve your pain, help you recover fully, and prevent future injury.
Supplemental care like weight management is also available if you’re struggling to lose weight after recovery.
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