Spinal Health Chiropractic Center FAQ

What are the common symptoms after an auto injury?

The most common symptom reported after an auto injury is neck pain, often resulting from the head being whipped around violently during a crash. Other symptoms may include:

• • Chronic Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Scapular Pain
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Radicular Pain
  • Pain Going down the Arms
  • Pain Going down the Legs
  • Numbness, Tingling, or a Sense of Weakness or Heaviness in the Legs or Arms
  • Visual Disturbances
  • Ringing in the Ears
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Bladder or Bowel Dysfunction
  • Headache
  • Disturbed Concentration and Memory
  • Concussion & Post Concussion Syndrome
  • Dizziness or Vertigo
  • Barre Lieou Syndrome
  • Jaw Pain
  • Sore Throat
  • Loss of Libido

It’s important to seek treatment even for “minor” crashes, as untreated injuries like ligament sprains can lead to chronic pain and disability.

How can chiropractic care help with auto injuries?

Chiropractic adjustments can help restore the healthy, normal function of your nervous system without drugs or surgery. By carefully targeting the injured segments of your spine and increasing mobility in those areas, chiropractic care can help you recover faster from auto injuries.

Is chiropractic care safe for children and seniors?

Yes, chiropractic care can be safe and effective for people of all ages, including children and seniors.

• Children: Studies show that chiropractic adjustments may help with ADHD, asthma, bedwetting, and colic. A 2012 study found no serious adverse reactions to chiropractic adjustments in children.
• Seniors: While chiropractic care can’t reverse aging, it can help maintain mobility and function, allowing seniors to continue doing the things they love.

What are the benefits of combining chiropractic care with exercise for back pain?

Combining chiropractic care with exercise can provide significant relief from back pain. Studies have shown that this multi-disciplinary approach may be the best way to reduce long-term disability in patients with low back pain. Specifically:

• Exercise improves back function, reduces disability and pain, and improves perceptions about back pain.
• Chiropractic manipulation also improves back function, reduces disability and pain, and enhances overall physical health.
• Combining both treatments leads to even greater improvements in beliefs about back pain and fear avoidance.

How does fear of movement affect low back pain?

Fear-avoidance behavior is common among chronic low back pain patients. Patients may fear that physical activity will cause pain or re-injury, leading them to avoid movement. This fear can actually translate into a physiological reaction, with highly fearful patients experiencing increased muscle tension. It’s important to address this fear through treatment and education to encourage movement and prevent further pain and disability.

Can chiropractic care help with conditions other than back pain?

Yes, chiropractic care can be helpful for a range of conditions, including:

• Neck pain
• Headaches
• Whiplash
• Sciatica
• Osteoarthritis
• TMJ pain

Chiropractic care focuses on restoring proper function to the nervous system, which can have a positive impact on overall health and well-being.

What is the best way to prevent injury in a rear-end collision?

Properly adjusted head restraints are the most effective way to prevent injury in a rear-end collision. They should be positioned high enough and within 3 inches of the back of your head to minimize head and neck movement during impact.

Is capsaicin cream an effective treatment for TMJ pain?

A study investigating the efficacy of topical capsaicin cream for localized pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) region found little difference between the effects of the capsaicin cream and a placebo cream. The researchers attributed this to the placebo effect, the potential positive effects of massage during cream application, and the possibility that TMJ anatomy may render capsaicin ineffective.