Other Injuries
Most people are first introduced to chiropractic following an injury. Whether it be from an auto accident, work related of over doing it at your favorite sport, injuries usually respond well with adjustments.
Keep in mind that the basic premise of chiropractic is to correct subluxations to allow the body to do what it is capable of doing. There are two things that will cause a subluxation. A little force over a long period of time and a lot of force over a short period of time.
The first one is more common than you would think and can range from a repetitive stress injury on the job to falling asleep on the couch with you neck bent in the wrong position. These types of injuries take more time but when left uncorrected they can cause just as much damage as other injuries.
The second type is more obvious to most. Being rear ended while at a stop light will cause the weight of your head to put your neck through some traumatic motion that we all know as whiplash. Likewise falling down the steps or slipping on a wet floor will move bones by introducing a great deal of force over a short period of time.
In either type it is not simply a matter of moving a bone that
causes the problem, it also includes the damage or strain to the muscle,
ligaments and discs that hold the bone in place. That is one reason why
chiropractic is so effective. It not only move the
bones back into their proper position it also addresses those soft
tissues injuries.
While most bumps, falls and even auto accidents may at first
appear to be OK, it is important to have them checked right away. Left
uncorrected can lead to further damage to the soft tissue. Having it
corrected when it happens can prevent the
need for longer term care down the road.
If you have played to hard, fallen, been in an accident or just woke up with an annoying kink in your neck then call us at 480-513-3909 today and get it corrected.
Remember it is easier to stay well than it is to get well.
To find out how to correct your problem call Dr. Gallagher, DC at 480-513-3909 right now or email him at drbillgallagher@yahoo.com.