Seattle chiropractor, chiropractor in Seattle, WA

AUTO ACCIDENTS AND WHIPLASH

We specialize in neck pain and low back pain due to auto accidents. We have been successfully treating whiplash and soft tissue injuries sustained in automobile accidents for many years. Specific chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and strengthening exercises help restore proper motion and re-position individual spinal bones to promote proper healing.

Whiplash is one of the most commonly received injuries from riding in a car that is involved in an accident. Even minor fender benders can produce a permanent injury. When the head is suddenly jerked back and forth beyond its normal limits, muscles and ligaments supporting the spine and head can be overstretched or torn. Vertebrae can be forced out of their normal position, reducing range of motion and discs between spinal bones can bulge, tear or rupture leading to permanent injury and accelerated degeneration of the spine.

The resulting instability of the spine and soft tissues can result in headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, shoulder, arm, and hand pain, reduced ability to turn and bend, and lower back problems.

Other symptoms of whiplash and soft tissue injury include:

• Numbness or tingling in any area of the body
• Stiff neck
• Difficulty sleeping
• Difficulty sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Irritability
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Inability to concentrate

If you have even one of the symptoms above, and have been in an accident, you could have a soft tissue injury.

Following an automobile accident, the body attempts to adapt. As a result, symptoms may not appear until weeks or even months later. Pain pills won't heal inflamed tendons, muscle relaxers wont heal torn muscles, and cervical collars won't restore graceful spinal curves. Chiropractic care, coupled with a specific exercise program is the best treatment for patients injured in a motor vehicle accident.

Call us today for a consultation and examination (206) 957-9050.

WORK RELATED INJURIES

Accidents and injuries sustained while at work are common place in today's work environment. We are working longer and harder than ever and our bodies are often feeling the effects. Here is a brief list of some of the injuries we help our patients with everyday:

• low back pain from lifting and/or twisting
• low back pain from extended periods of sitting
• low back pain from falling
• neck pain from lifting
• neck pain from whiplash
• upper back and shoulder pain from repetitive movements
• carpal tunnel syndrome and elbow pain
• rotator cuff syndrome
• etc.

Sitting at a computer station for hours on end...

Long periods of sitting at a computer station typing and looking at a monitor result in upper back and neck tenstion. One of the most common set of symptoms we see is headaches, tight shoulders, neck and upper back pain resulting in postural abnormailities. We are able to identify and correct the cause while restoring function to the joints as quickly as possible.

Chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic exercises and massage therapy is the most effective way to get you feeling better as fast as possible, resolve the cuase of your pain, and ensure that your problem doesn't come back!

Call us today for a consultations and examinations. (206) 957-9050

inquir@southlakeunionchiropractic.com