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After being involved in an auto accident, it could be weeks before the full effects of the trauma present. Visiting a chiropractor after an auto injury can help the body heal quicker and helps to prevent further injury. Benefits include:
Inflammation is reduced
It is non-Invasive
It is highly effective for pain treatment
Helps to lessen and avoid pain medications
Treats whiplash effectively
Reduces stress
Promotes quicker healing and recovery time
Reduces and prevents scar tissue
Especially for those that believe they are okay after an accident, it is highly recommended to get checked by a doctor of chiropractic just in case. This can help prevent more serious issues from developing.
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Injury From An Accident
There could be a wide range of injuries that an individual can suffer after an accident. These include:
Soft and Hard Tissue Injuries
Minor scrapes
Bruising/Contusions
Whiplash
Neck/Back injuries
Concussions
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Fractures
Broken bones
Internal Bleeding
Traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
Burns
Chiropractic After Auto Injury
During an auto accident, the joints in various parts of the body are often jolted, shaken, and banged up. This damages the joints and the spine. Chiropractors specialize in treating these types of injuries. Chiropractic is a full-body approach that also includes inflammation alleviation and long-term injury therapy.
Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s natural reaction to trauma. But inflammation and swelling that doesn’t go away can be detrimental to an individual’s health. Chiropractic treats the underlying injury reducing swelling for the body to heal in an optimal fashion. Because inflammation causes pain, chiropractic addresses inflammation, and pain in different ways. These include:
Heat and ice therapy
Massage
Physical rehabilitation
Anti-inflammatory diet
Ultrasound therapy
Cold laser therapy
The quicker chiropractic treatment is put into effect after an auto injury, the faster an individual can get back to normal.
Effective Pain Treatment
The spine can experience intense trauma after a car accident. This can cause it to slip out of alignment leading to pain in the back muscles. Auto injuries that result in a bulging or herniated disc that is pressing on a nerve can generate pain that can spread out to the:
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Arms
Abdomen
Legs
Chiropractic adjusting will bring the spine back into alignment, and treat the cause of the pain. This helps prevent/avoid long-term issues and complications that go with surgery or medications.
Whiplash Treatment
Whiplash is a common injury after an auto accident. The pain can take days or weeks to present. Without treatment, long-term whiplash injuries can become a chronic condition. Whiplash is an injury to the muscles and ligaments of the neck. Common treatment options include:
Massage
Spinal manipulation
Trigger Point exercises
McKenzie exercises
Stretching
Reduce Stress and Promote Healing
Even minor auto injuries can cause massive stress in one’s life. Dealing with the insurance, getting the car fixed, and dealing with the pain can take a serious toll. Chiropractic can help reduce stress through therapeutic massage which promotes optimal blood flow, which helps flush toxins and speeds up the healing of damaged and stressed muscles.
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Snack Benefits
Fullness and Satisfaction
Snacking can help to stay full between meals
Feeling satisfied between meals helps to avoid excessive hunger and prevents overeating
An example is almonds have more influence on satisfaction when eaten as a snack, instead of with a meal. And high-protein yogurt promotes healthy satisfaction more than chocolate or crackers.
Metabolism Benefits
Eating a high-protein diet has shown to increase the body’s Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). This process uses a lot of energy, meaning the body burns more calories when eating a high-protein snack.
Body Composition Benefits
For those wanting to build muscle, a high-protein diet is recommended. This is because when exercising muscle is broken down. Protein from the diet has amino acids that repair and rebuild Skeletal Muscle Mass. High-protein snacks can help meet protein recommendations to build Skeletal Muscle Mass.
Post-Workout
A healthy snack is perfect for replenishing the body’s energy after a workout. Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy, and protein helps repair the muscle fibers that were broken down. For top benefits, look for a snack that offers a balance of carbohydrates and protein.
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