1. Back & Neck Care Center of North County
BackAndNeck.org
Your Health, Your Spine, Your Chiropractor
Back and neck pain often becomes just a part of life, something we must learn to live with. It is an
inconvenient annoyance, the product of daily life, a pain we wish we could get rid of but seems too small to
bother with. Then there are the times when the pain is serious; when it prevents us from living as we
normally would, limits our motion, and ruins our mood with its intensity. This sort of pain may have been
caused by an injury sustained in a car collision, or by athletic overexertion, or simply by hereditary joint
problems. If back or is becoming a major inconvenience in your life, it might be time to see a chiropractor.
In the moment, a car accident is a terrible experience, and sadly, the effects can last far beyond the initial
incident. Injuries to your back and neck can easily be caused by the impact, even at speeds as slow as fifteen
miles per hour. When a body is thrown forward by an impact, the extreme acceleration and just as sudden
deceleration causes great strain to the bones and muscles. Along with neck and back pain, the symptoms of
these kinds of injuries can also include headaches, stiffness, numbness in the limbs, even dizziness and
blurred vision. What's more, these symptoms may not even present themselves until days later. After the
initial incident you might feel fine, which can be due to shock. A medical professional in the ER may even
check you out and declare you all right, though what they mean by this is you don't have any fatal injuries or
broken bones. This makes it all the more important to schedule follow up appointments. If you choose to see
a chiropractor after an accident, you should first check if they have any specialization in treating car collision
injuries. Many do, and know exactly what to look for, along with how to fix it. If left untreated, these neck
and back injuries can have several long term consequences, such as lasting chronic pain in the affected area,
and the development of arthritis. These are sure to impede your range of motion and your overall life even
more than the initial injury.
Depending on the severity of the damage, the doctor may work with you for just a few appointments, or
perhaps for many appointments spread out over several months. Their ultimate goal is to help you live as
pain free as possible. The main principle of the chiropractic practice is based on the spine, relating the
alignment of the spine with wellness throughout the rest of the body. This holds a lot of truth, as misaligned
vertebrae can cause nerve damage, disability, and extreme pain. A compressed spine can even limit your
lung capacity, which can lead in turn to fatigue and decreased brain function, among other things. If you
suffer hereditary joint issues, you may need to keep seeing the chiropractor as your joins misalign
themselves. The pain relief will be well worth it. Many offices specialize in a variety of areas, ensuring you will
be taken care of no matter your pain. Sciatic pain is a common condition caused by irritation of the sciatic
nerve in your hip joint. Common symptoms are pain, numbing, weakness, and even difficulty moving the
affected leg. A chiropractic office can help you conquer this pain and regain your full life.
Sometimes is more than just an inconvenience. It can obstruct us from living our normal daily lives, and it
can lead to even worse problems in the future. No matter the cause, letting a professional help you sooner
rather than later is the best thing one can do.
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Back & Neck Care Center of
North County
http://www.backandneck.org/
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