Cars offer tons of convenience and are often crucial for modern life. Yet at the same time, car accidents are common, and many folks are left with debilitating injuries. The good news is that if you live in the greater Houston, TX, area, you can seek auto injury treatments at Brando Chiropractic Spine & Rehab. Our team of chiropractors can leverage a variety of treatments to help spur healing and also relieve pain.
Cars Are Safer but Injuries Remain Common
Crumple zones, airbags, improved seat belts, warning sensors, and many other features have made cars much safer to operate. Still, vehicles move fast and they weigh quite a bit. That means when a car accident does occur, tremendously powerful forces are often at play.
Unfortunately, your body will be subjected to these forces if you get in a car wreck. During a collision, a car will rapidly decelerate. However, passengers will continue to move forward. If they are wearing a seat belt, much of the body will be restrained, but the head, neck, and limbs will whip forward. Many people suffer whiplash and other injuries as a result. (Not wearing a seat belt could result in more severe injuries, of course.)
Further, you might be struck by an airbag, and your spine and other hard and soft tissues will be put under a lot of stress. Things could be knocked out of alignment. If you end up bedridden, your muscles may also atrophy and many other issues can occur. The good news is that greater Houston residents in need of auto injury treatments can turn to Brando Chiropractic Spine & Rehab. Spinal manipulation, cold laser therapy, massage therapy, rehabilitative exercises, and trigger point treatment, among other forms of care, could provide pain relief and spur healing.
Lasting Pain Relief Without Relying on Medication
Pain medication can be useful for a short-term reprieve after a car accident. However, if you rely on it exclusively, your body will build up immunity and underlying issues may go unresolved. This could fuel dependency and chronic pain. If you or your loved ones have recently been in an auto accident, and you live in or near Houston, TX, you should schedule holistic auto injury treatments by calling 713 271 4000 to reach our Bellaire and Hillcroft office, or 713 227 2222 to reach our downtown office.