Knee Pain Following a Car Accident

Many people who experience knee pain following a car accident in Plantation know that they can count on fast, natural pain relief by visiting their plantation Chiropractor. Some people experience Knee pain caused by contusion (your knee hit something during the accident); Some people have knee pain following an accident and don’t remember their knee hitting anything. Misalignments of many joints in the lower back can also cause pain in the hips, knees and even the feet. The nerves from the lower back control not just your colon, kidneys, ovaries, gonads, bladder, sex organs, as well as both entire legs including your knees. Many people slowly begin to develop other health problems after a car accident as well.

No matter how your knee was injured the result is the same the bones in your knee have been moved out of place. Sometimes the trauma has damaged the nerves, muscles, ligaments, or meniscus (little cushions in the knee). Many people just want the pain to go away by any means because it is so bad. However, taking pain killers will never cause your knee joint to heel. Some pain killers actually prevent the chondrocytes that help to heal the knee joint from reproducing, and healing the joints naturally. This can make you even more you more dependent on pain killers. Some pain killers cause constipation, so the prescriber of pain medication will usually give you can have another pill with it to prevent that. Taking any unnatural medication creates a cascade of events that will eventually compromise your long term health.

Before going this route consider safe, proven, natural chiropractic care for treatment for your knee pain following an accident. During a car accident your bones including the bones of knee, hip and entire spine, and often also your foot could have been moved from their normal position due to trauma. Often ligaments have been ripped, muscles torn and now your body is trying to heal itself as it always does. Part of the heeling response is inflammation and swelling of injured joints, this can be very painful. Chiropractors help your body to heal from car accidents and traumas by putting your bones back into normal position.

Having to a job that requiring standing, walking, going up stairs, or lifting can cause the problem to get worse and slow down the healing. Most people who are badly injured are delighted to know that their car insurance covers the lion’s share of their medical expenses. People who have to stand, walk and lift at work are even more delighted to find out that this insurance covers the days they have missed from work due to pain. Call us with your questions. Calls our experienced staff will take care of all of the paperwork for you. (954)774-8848.

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Does Your Head Hurt? Car Accidents and Sports injuries can cause concussion

One of the symptoms that you have been seriously injured in a car accident is complaints of head pain. Some of the people who come to their plantation chiropractor with constant head pain have concussion and don’t even know it. Symptoms of concussion are headaches, problems with memory, coordination, balance and concentration. Many people with concussion never lost consciousness. But everyone who has head pain after an accident has had their head violently shaken or whipped back and forth as in a sports injury or car accident. The brain has the consistency of gelatin and in can become damaged as it hits up against the walls of the skull during an impact.

Most people who have headaches following a car accident find chiropractic care a safe natural approach to get them on the way to healing. Most people leave Dr. Owen’s office with the headache almost gone after their first visit. After an accident complete set of X-rays and very thorough orthopedic and neurological examination is critical to having your head injuries properly evaluated. The first 2 days following a head injury are the most critical as some healthcare professionals believe the damage can be permanent.

During an accident the whipping back and forth of the head can and tear and damage the discs, muscles and ligaments of the cervical spine usually misaligning the bones creating what is called subluxation. Subluxation is when the misalignment compresses a nerve or several nerves preventing your nervous system and brain from functioning properly. The misalignment puts pressure on muscles to keep your head upright as the muscles don’t work well in a misaligned position. This can put even further stress on your brain. Your entire spinal cord passes through your cervical spine and can experience long term slow decay if the pressure is not removed by removing the misalignments in your cervical spine. Dr. Owen has 20 year of experience helping people who have been injured in an accident recover their health using safe natural chiropractic care.

Many people think that the Chiropractor has to “pop” their neck in order to correct subluxation. Some are afraid of having their neck “popped” and some love it. Dr. Owen has special training in a variety of techniques effective in removing subluxation, so you don’t have to have your neck popped if you don’t want to.

Following your thorough examination and X-rays, Dr. Owen will completely explain your problem and discuss a customized treatment plan to get you quickly back to health.

If you have been in an accident you have 2 weeks form the date of your accident to see a health care professional or lose your personal injury protection benefits which will pay the vast majority of your medical expenses. This insurance also covers you if you if you are not able to work for a few days or weeks following an accident due to head pain. This allows you to rest and heal without financial stress. What is a very small symptom now can become severe later at your own expense. Call now and see your Plantation Chiropractor with your questions, (954)745-8380.

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Low Back Pain Following a Car Accident

Many people experiencing low back pain, in Plantation, Fl, following a car accident are not sure what to do. Some just think if they leave it alone it will just go away. The bad news is that it often doesn’t. Your spine and nervous system is very important for your overall health. Your lower back controls functions such as digestion, kidney function, fertility and your sexual function, your legs, knees, feet, bladder, ovaries and uterus. All of the above can become impaired following a car accident. Symptoms that your lower back may have been injured due to a car accident include:

Low back pain

Knee Pain

Foot Pain

Numbness and tingling in the Feet

Weakness in the legs

Difficulty walking

Many people don’t think they have nerve damage if they don’t have pain following an accident. However, some people don’t know that one symptom of nerve damage is lack of feeling, which is even worse than pain. Pain at least alerts you that something is wrong. Many people are walking around with this and many other types of damage, and don’t realize it until many weeks following a car accident when other symptoms set in. Please don’t make this happen to you. Make sure that you have a complete orthopedic and neurological test as soon as possible following a car accident, as the State of Florida only allows you 2 weeks following a car accident to see a healthcare professional, or lose your personal injury protection which usually covers the lion’s share of your medical expenses.

Many people have physical jobs that they can’t perform because of low back pain due to a car accident. These people are really happy to find out, even if they are at fault for the accident, that this insurance will cover them to stay home and heal for a few days or even weeks while they heal. Dr. Owen has almost 20 years of experience treating car accident patients. Statics show that a large number of car accident victims still have pain and disability for months, and sometimes years after they have had an accident and their case closed. Numerous studies show Chiropractic to be the most effective choice for lower back pain following an accident.

Dr. Owen and the friendly staff at Westside Chiropractic Center are dedicated to your complete recovery. Call us with your questions?

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Your Plantation Chiropractor Treating Pain Following a Car Accident

If you have been in an automobile accident reaching our website is your first step to getting, fast natural pain relief. Learn how chiropractic care can help you recover your health, and get long lasting pain relief form car accidents and other injuries.

Your Plantation Chiropractor, Dr. Lisa Owen, has been treating pain from car accidents and injuries for over almost 20 years.

Typical conditions we treat following a car accident include:

Headaches

Insomnia

Neck Pain

Shoulder and arm pain

Hand injuries

Lower back pain

Knee and foot pain

Chest pain

Mood Changes

A small pain or discomfort, following an accident, can grow into far greater health problems over time. Many health care practitioners may recommend taking painkillers following a car accident. Masking car accident symptoms with pain pills; eventually may require stronger and stronger pain medication. It is common to find that people who have not had chiropractic care still in pain months and even years after their case has settled. At Westside Chiropractic our first concern is your long term health following an accident, as they say “health is wealth.” It is not possible to settle any case for enough money to cover the costs of a lifetime of pain and suffering.

During an accident your neck has been whipped back and forth damaging the nerves, bones, muscles and the ligaments that make up your spinal cord. This puts bones out of alignment and often herniating several discs though out the spine.

Dr. Owen will do a complete orthopedic and neurological evaluation of your injuries and a complete set of x-rays to determine and document the extent of your injuries. She will then explain your injuries and plan of treatment to get you back on the road to recovery and back to your life as soon as possible.

Treatment following a car accident usually consists of gentle chiropractic adjustments to restore normal alignment of your spine and help muscles and ligaments to heal naturally. Cold laser and trigger paint therapy to relieve sore muscles; flexion/distraction therapy to help treat joints in the lower back and relieve pain of herniated discs; electrotherapy, ultrasound and more.

However don’t wait to get checked if you have been in an accident, new Florida law only allows you two weeks form the time of the accident to see a healthcare practitioner before you lose all of your Personal Injury Protection benefits from your insurance. If you have been in an accident call us with your questions. (954)745-8380

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NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES

NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES

Many people in Plantation and Sunrise that have been injured in an accident seek fast, safe and natural pain relief by visiting a chiropractor. Neck injuries usually occur on impact when your neck is whipped back and forth or to the side depending on the impact. The brain has the consistency of Jello, and the nerves, muscles and ligaments of the cervical spine are far more delicate and easily damaged than most people realize. Impact can cause severe misalignment of the bones in the cervical spine and shoulder causing nerve irritation, muscle and joint pain, insomnia, vertigo, mood changes, carpal tunnel syndrome and much more.

Your Plantation Chiropractor does an immediate complete set of x-rays and thorough orthopedic and neurological evaluation and documentation of your injuries; correctly diagnosing the cause of your pain and determining the most effective and appropriate treatment for your case. Pain experienced in the shoulder often originates from the cervical spine caused by herniated discs and impinged nerves. These damaged irritated nerves combined with often injured muscles and ligaments need to be properly realigned or adjusted by the chiropractor in order to heal properly.

Safe gentle Chiropractic treatment combined with Cold laser therapy, ultra sound, electrotherapy, and exercises help to reduce inflammation and pain and effect long term healing. Many studies have found chiropractic care to be the most effective treatment for whiplash injuries.

May people are surprised to find out that the medical treatment required for injuries following a car accident are covered by their personal injury protection included in their car insurance. Many people are unable to work due to pain are happy to find out that this insurance will cover days and even weeks if they are not able to work, so that they can rest without financial stress. Others are delighted to find out that even though they don’t have insurance they are still covered by relatives that live with them, the driver of the vehicle they were traveling in, or the person at fault in the accident.

At Westside Chiropractic Center we have over 20 years of experience treating car accident injuries. Call us today for a complete evaluation of your injuries! Transportation Provided!

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What is Whiplash

What is whiplash?

If you are unfortunate enough to be in an accident, chances are your neck was whipped back and forth. This causes tremendous stress on the delicate muscles and ligaments of the cervical spine, sometimes even damaging the discs of the cervical spine. Sometimes the effects are not felt for days or weeks.

Common Car Accident Injuries

Common symptoms following a car accident include:

-Neck and shoulder pain

- Numbness in hands or feet

- Headaches

-Insomnia

-Pain in the upper or lower back

- Mood or memory changes

- Pain or tingling in hands or feet

Chiropractic Car Accident Treatments

Immediately following the accident patients in our office are immediately given a complete orthopedic and neurological examination to access any damage. This is followed by a complete set of x-rays including additional x-rays to assess serious damage that may have been do the spine and nervous system. Our office works with a team of local orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, MRI centers and attorneys to make sure you get the best evaluations and treatment for your injuries.

While your chiropractic treatment for car accidents will be customized to match your specific injuries, some of the more common treatment methods include:

Spinal manipulationMuscle stimulation and/or relaxation therapySpecific exercises to address the areaLifestyle advice to address ergonomic issues that cause painTherapeutic ultra sound helps to relax muscles and breaks down scar tissues.Erchonia cold laser has been widely researched and found to help muscles, ligaments and nerves heal quickly.Intersegmental traction helps to put motion back into your spine and prevent painful fixations and lack of motion between spinal segments.Patients have the option of having light activator adjustments that don’t involve any twisting or cracking at all. This method is surprisingly effective after your ligaments and muscles are already torn from the impact of a car accident.Flexion/Distraction technique to open up damaged discs in the lumbar spine and relieve pain or pressure in feet or knees. following damage to lumbar spine.

Addressing the Cause

Although the specific treatment protocols will vary, the overriding concept of addressing the cause first remains the same. Typically, when someone is experiencing pain as the result of a car accident, the idea is to mask the pain with pain medication. While this may provide immediate pain relief, the problem that is causing the pain is probably still there.

Our Plantation FL chiropractor will investigate, and get to the underlying cause of the pain. Contact our team today with any questions that you have. We look forward to hearing from you.

(954)745-8380

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How to Lessen Your Fear of Going to the Chiropractor

Do you need to seek pain relief from a chiropractor?  If this is your first time seeking chiropractic care, you may be both excited and overwhelmed.  You want a pain-free life, but any new medical treatment is scary.  You have nothing to fear about this natural healthcare, but it may be difficult to stop your mind from wandering.  So, how can you lessen your fear of going to the chiropractor?

Know that they are real medical professionals.  It is widely accepted now, but in the past it was touted as a form of alternative medicine.  These are real medical professionals, just like your primary care physician.  They just specialize in all-natural pain relief with manual therapy.  Someone cannot just wake up and decide to be a chiropractor.  Years of schooling, training, and testing is required.

Think about the pain.  Most experts suggest not concentrating on pain.  For many, it just makes the pain worse.  You want to think about the pain.  Think about it a lot.  Consider where it hurts, how much it hurts, and how it is negatively influencing your life.  Does your neck pain prevent you from playing with your kids or enjoying a game of golf?  Once again, focus on your pain and the limitations it imposes.

Next, think about the relief.  You just realized how your pain is influencing your life and it is never good.  Now, focus on the relief.  What would you do if you didn’t feel pain?  You would feel less depression, be able to play with your kids, and enjoy some of your favorite hobbies.  A life without pain sounds nice doesn’t it?  You have no reason to fear a chiropractor, but focus on your life without pain.  It should give you that extra push you need to attend your appointment and with confidence.

Westside Chiropractic Center

Ask those you know about their experiences.  Chances are, you know at least one person who has undergone chiropractic care.  Talk to them.  Whether it be a family member, friend, neighbor, or coworker, ask about their experiences.  What type of treatment did they undergo?  Ask them to explain in detail.  Ask about pain.  Did they feel any during treatment and did the pain subside afterwards?  If your acquaintance has nothing but good things to say about a certain chiropractor, consider seeking treatment from that same practitioner.

Ask to meet with the doctor beforehand.  One of the fears people have isn’t necessarily related to the practice of chiropractic, but their new provider.  It is always nerve-racking meeting with a new medical professional.  You are entrusting that person with your life and to cure your pain.  A positive working relationship is a must.  See if you can meet with your new chiropractor before your first appointment, even if just for five minutes.  Gauge their personality and their passion.  Pickup forms while there, so you can fill them out at home and not in the waiting room at your first appointment.

While at your appointment, ask questions.  With primary care physicians, some patients are so worked up about the blood-drawing needle that they don’t even know why samples are taken.  Don’t let this happen to you.  Ask your chiropractor to explain each action.  It will ease your fears, as you are not unaware or left wondering.  You always know what is going on.