Back Pain After an Auto Accident
Seat belts save lives. That's a fact. But seat belt use also increases soft tissue injuries after a motor vehicle collision. Back pain after a car accident is common in Tulsa; as is neck pain after a car accident.
What Causes Soft Tissue Injuries and How are They Treated?
These soft tissue injuries are caused when a part of your body like your neck or low back are whipped front-to-back or jerked side-to-side as a result of a hard impact. Your seat belt holds you in your seat, but your body takes the full force of the impact. If you realize you are about to be in an accident, you naturally tense your muscles, which can make the muscle strain worse.
Chiropractic care is effective for soft tissue injuries and Dr. Christopher Cole has been treating back pain from auto injuries for over 23 years. Those involved in auto accidents often consult our Tulsa clinic right away for pain relief. In fact, studies show that delaying getting chiropractic care after an auto accident slows improvement by about two months. (J Can Chiropr Assoc. 1992Sep; 36(3): 139-145.
How are Soft Tissue Injuries Treated?
Dr. Cole's treatment plans are customized for each patient and are designed to relieve pain as quickly as possible. While the length of treatment time depends on the severity of the impact, delays in treatment, and the patient's age and fitness level, most patients get some relief even after the first treatment in our Tulsa clinic, and we often see full improvement after 30-60 days. Our goal is to have a patient feel better after treatment in our Tulsa clinic than they felt before the car accident.
Contact Your Tulsa Back Pain Chiropractor Today
At Cole Chiropractic Clinic, we help our patients heal from back injuries, manage their chronic pain, and avoid further injury. To get started with treatment, contact your chiropractor at 918-664-2273 or schedule an appointment online.