The impact of a collision from a car accident often results in an injury. Seatbelts and airbags can also cause injuries and chiropractic care can help to alleviate your pain. At New Wave Chiropractic Center in Carlsbad, CA, we offer a variety of therapies and care, which can prevent permanent damage and help you return to your normal routine. Read about some common airbag and seatbelt injuries that can occur below:
Seatbelt injuries
Seatbelts are designed to prevent severe injuries and they can save your life, however, they can also cause serious harm to your body. One area that is particularly vulnerable is your shoulder. The shoulder is the most complex joint in the body and easily be injured. The pressure applied by the belt on your shoulder while it holds you back can cause severe soft tissue damage. This will require chiropractic care to help it return to normal and it’s best to visit our chiropractor as soon as you start noticing any symptoms. Chiropractic adjustment and targeted massage can help with the tension that may develop.
Airbag injuries
The impact of the airbag can cause severe damage. Due to this, you may have abrasions and burns within the skin and neck and back injuries. The impact causes whiplash, which results in both soft tissue and spinal injuries. The neck needs to be adjusted in order to realign the vertebrae and the use of massage and laser therapy can help alleviate the pain in the soft tissues. If you are experiencing pain in your back, this could be due to herniated disc. In order to put the disc back in the proper place, spinal decompression will be applied. This therapy stretches the spinal column to increase the space between the vertebrae and creates a suction to pull the discs that act as a shock absorber between the vertebrae back into place.
Contact us for Chiropractic Care Today
If you have any pain due to an airbag or seatbelt injury, our team at Contact New Wave Chiropractic Center in Carlsbad, CA, can help. We can evaluate your condition and develop a customized care plan that will reduce the discomfort and improve your overall health. Call us at (760) 683-5942 today to schedule your appointment!
