Chiropractic Help for Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents are undoubtedly one of the most common reasons for injury. Although some injuries are quite detrimental, some can cause damage to the neck, back, and hips. They can cause strains, sprains, bruising, or even broken bones. Sometimes, you may not notice any of the symptoms or concerns right away, it may take a few days until headaches and numbness take over. You can never be prepared for such an injury. Often it is a result of negligence on someone else’s part. They can be sudden and scary. And have long lasting effects.

What are some of the most common slip and fall injuries?

Whether it’s your wet bathroom floor or an icy sidewalk, slip, and fall accidents can occur almost anywhere. These are the most common injuries that people seek help from their chiropractors:

1.      Strains and Sprains

If your muscles get strained or have ligaments is torn due to falling accidents, they can be quite painful. While sprain usually affects your ankles, muscle strain can be in any part of your body.

2.      Shoulder Injuries

When you fall, your reflex action is to always prevent injury with the support of your hands. This can cause bruising or dislocation of your shoulders.

3.      Back Injuries

Slip and Fall accidents can cause Spinal misalignments, back spasm, pressure on your discs, and soft tissue pain. The pain is quite unbearable and needs immediate assistance.

4.      Neck Injuries

Neck injuries take time to detect, the pain may start after a couple of days from the slip and fall incident. It can lead to small tears in muscles and ligaments, stiffness, and so on. So the sooner you seek medical assistance from an experienced chiropractor, the lesser your pain will be.

How does chiropractic care help with slip and fall injuries?

Chiropractic care for injuries is not just limited to the above. You could also seek the help of a professional chiropractor in case of nerve-related numbness, tingling sensation, bruised ribs, and more. It is always advisable to give your body time to adjust before you rush to get up from your slip and fall. People often tend to ignore the slightest of pain and get back to their regular routine, instead always choose to ease yourself back into the regular routine. Reduce the stress on your body.

Chiropractors start their consultation with x-rays and scans to understand if there are any broken bones or hidden tissue damage. Further, they will look into your medical history and current symptoms to recommend the best chiropractic care for your slip and fall injury. Back injuries may require gentle spinal adjustments. So your chiropractor will put your spine back in place to allow faster healing. Your chiropractor can identify the source of pain and help reduce inflammation in your spine, back, or neck.

Have your Slip and Fall Injuries Evaluated Immediately

Your chiropractor will suggest necessary treatments depending on the type of injury that is caused due to slip and fall. Which could include spinal adjustment techniques and physical rehab to help your body heal.

So if you need to get evaluated, give Genesis Chiropractic a Call if you are in the Horsham, Warminster, Warrington, or Hatboro area. 215-343-3223. Or Contact Us here.