Active Life Offers Comprehensive Treatment For Motor Vehicle Injuries
“There's something about trauma to the mind, body and soul. One day you're normal and the next you're different; you don't know what changed but you know nothing's the same and all of a sudden you are learning to adapt yourself to the same environment with a whole new outlook."
-Nikki Rowe
Motor vehicle accidents can happen in the blink-of-an-eye…
One moment you’re okay and living your life - the next moment everything’s “wrong.”
Even “minor accidents” can leave you shaken and injured, your life changed, perhaps, forever. Hidden injuries like whiplash, strains and sprains, and other painful conditions are often a result.
The First Thing You MUST Do After Car Accident
(Don't Play Games with Motor Vehicle Injuries)
If you’ve suffered an injury from a motor vehicle accident, it’s of utmost importance to have your spine checked as soon as possible — even if you’re not feeling any pain. No matter how minor your car accident may have been, your body still absorbed a tremendous force upon impact.
Quite often, these injuries may not be felt until several days, or even weeks, after an auto accident occurs. You could feel fine for hours, days, weeks, even months… and then one day wake up in debilitating pain!
Regardless of the severity of your car accident, make sure you get a thorough examination of your body by a trained Chiropractor.
If The ER Says You're Fine, Don't Risk It!
Their #1 job is keeping you alive, not to diagnose tendon, joint, or muscle injuries - That's our job. This is not meant to scare you, but it’s important that you realize the ERs’ job is to make sure you are not going to die or that you do not have an immediate, life-threatening injury. That is it. Their job does not include deeply and thoroughly checking all of your tendons, ligaments, muscles, joints, etc. that can get damaged in car accidents.
We see many patients come through our door complaining of pain and, upon reviewing their x-rays, we can tell they've been an a car accident. These patients almost always say, “I went to the emergency room and they told me I was fine” or “The ER said I only had a little whiplash”.
This is the most sad and frustrating thing for a chiropractor to hear...
Did You Know These 3 Car Accident Facts?
- 60% of motor vehicle injuries occurred in car accidents with speeds as low as 6-12mph.
- 18% of car accident victims received soft tissue injury when the impact was less than 6mph.
- Some early signs of spinal injury include: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip, Shoulder, Knee and Leg Pain, Soreness, Stiffness, Swelling / Inflammation, Fatigue, Headaches, Muscle Cramps, Muscle Spasms, Numbness and Tingling
Most Pain Starts Slow
and Gradually Builds in Intensity
Many new patients have reported that their current severe pains all started gradually. Initially, it was just a bit of pain that flared up as they moved around. Like many of our patients, they thought they were just getting older or that the pain would eventually go away.
Some sort of trauma, like car accidents, is typically the culprit, which is why it is so important to immediately treat your injuries.
Your Spine is the Highway of Your Body;
When It’s Damaged, Your Overall Vitality Suffers
In an accident, your spine, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments are affected the most…(and occasionally your brain from being bounced around in your skull). The ER doctors and support staff are not trained to thoroughly evaluate these structures.
This is a major problem, since your spine is the super highway of your body. It encases the spinal cord which relays all of the intricate signals between the body and mind and regulates your immune system, sense of balance, + so much more.
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident and suffer any of these symptoms, we want to help:
- Whiplash
- Sprains and strains
CALL US TODAY AT: (512) 474-5433
It's Not Just About Your Neck & Back
It's about your WHOLE body and it’s vitally important systems.
Then there are also your joints.
Your joints are vital to your body’s ability to move and be active.
When even one joint is out of alignment or injured, it can cause stress to the other joints as they try to compensate for the injured joint. This typically leads to having pain or discomfort in other parts of your body and causes a gradual wearing out of the joints (think of knee and hip replacements).
This also causes muscular imbalances, and hard wear and tear on your ligaments and tendons.
When any of these intricate body systems are injured, it can affect your body as a whole, on a very profound level. It can disrupt your sleep, cause incredible pain, negatively affect your immune system, and so much more!
Why Getting A 2nd Opinion Is So Important
That’s one reason why it’s so important to get a second opinion with a chiropractor you trust, because the ER is not designed to make sure your body is functioning OPTIMALLY.
Yes, even if the ER gives you a pass by saying, “You only strained your neck and/or a muscle,” it’s important that you get a comprehensive exam.
That little strain can lead to a lifetime of aggravating symptoms, including chronic pain and even possible future neck and back surgery–something to avoid at all costs!
Why Our Clients Love & Trust Active Life For Their Holistic-Based Treatment Plan
We know every person is unique and each injury is specific to you and deserves individualized treatment.
We’ll take the time to understand the mechanics of your auto accident and what your body may have endured during that trauma. We encourage you to be open and give us as many details as possible, including any pain or discomfort you may be experiencing as well as any changes in that pain.
Our doctors will:
- provide a complete orthopedic, neurologic, and chiropractic examination of your spine
- take any necessary x-rays
- and give you a full report of findings so you understand the extent of your injuries and the treatment options available to you.
To realign the spine and neck so it heals in the correct position to alleviate chronic pain, we offer a blend of state-of-the-art treatments:
- Chiropractic alignment
- Massage therapy
- Ultrasound
- Cold Laser Therapy
After a careful evaluation, we’ll determine exactly what methods will help relieve your pain and get you back to normal.
Find Relief From Debilitating Pain And Start Living Life Your Way
Your injury may be recent or it could have happened months--or even years ago.
Either way, you’ve suffered long enough.
You don’t have to continue to let pain rule your life, to stop you from participating in activities you love, or restrict your choices.
Chiropractic and other nonsurgical treatments at Active Life Chiropractic Clinic help a tremendous number of people in the Austin area find relief. Why not let us help you, too?
Don’t suffer another day!
Call or email us to schedule a free consultation and start erasing pain from your life.
