If you get in a car accident, you’re likely to be injured. Among the more common injuries that occur during an automobile accident are back injuries. These injuries can be very painful and you may need relief. At FAHMA Wellness Chiropractic Clinic in Beaverton, OR, we want to help you manage your back pain. Here are some remedies you can try.
Spinal Adjustments
If your pain is due to a misalignment of your spine, you can visit a chiropractor to get a spinal adjustment done. Our chiropractor will determine if this is the right course of action for you. Sometimes, the accident can cause your spine to go slightly out of alignment, which can cause pain and discomfort. Any pain caused by this may be reduce significantly once our chiropractor realigns your spine.
Massage Therapy
Our chiropractor also offers massage therapy. Massage targets the soft tissues, which may be what is causing your pain. Massage uses the hands to work tension out of those tissues and increase the blood flow. This can help promote faster healing and pain relief. When there is less tension in the muscles, they can be less prone to pain or injury. Massage can provide immediate results but can also be part of a long term pain management program.
Exercise
Certain exercises can help you to strengthen the muscles in your back. This can help make them less susceptible to injury in the future, while also helping to reduce your pain now. We can help you choose exercises that will strengthen the injured area, keeping your focus there. However, other simple exercises can be very useful for combating back pain. Going for walks and doing stretches can help keep your body moving and your muscles strong. It can also help promote heart health and good circulation, which can be a good foundation for your overall wellness.
Rest
After a car accident, you may need to rest. While you should make sure you’re moving your body everyday, you may still need to take things easier than you did before your injury. Resting gives your body a chance to heal itself. While you can use other methods of reducing pain alongside rest, rest can be important. Get plenty of sleep and adjust your routine, if necessary, until you heal.
Visit Us for More Information
Back pain after a car accident is common, but you don’t have to live with it. Our chiropractor and chiropractic team at FAHMA Wellness Chiropractic Clinic in Beaverton, OR, are here to help. Call us at (503) 601-0056 for more information.