Auto Accident? Chiropractic and massage can help!

 

Healing

If left to heal on its own, a muscle injury can result in scar tissue that can result in long lasting pain. Dr. Justin Davis teaches the car accident sufferers of Tigard OR that injuries to these areas can affect the mobility of the ligaments, muscles, blood vessels, fascia, and nerves; even the function of the brain. All of these areas are commonly affected by a car accident. The rehabilitation by our chiropractor, along with massage therapy, is utilized at Elevation Chiropractic through the active release muscle technique. This is used to improve range of motion, circulation, and overall nerve function, including release of pressure and friction.  

Whiplash 

Injury 

The soft tissue injury and muscle damage caused by an auto accident quickly results in inflammation and swelling of the surrounding tissue which then leads to lasting pain. The body responds to this inflammation by laying down cross-fibers on the swollen tissue (aka: adhesion or scar tissue) in an attempt to stabilize the affected area. This is what we see in car accident patients who wait for weeks on end to come in for treatment – the damage has already been done. Unfortunately, this physical reaction needs help from your local chiropractor in Tigard OR, which will be released once the healing process has begun. Alternatives used to release stubborn scar tissue once active release rehabilitation has been performed is the Graston Technique.  

More about soft tissue treatment…

READ MORE AND WATCH OUR VIDEOS ABOUT GRASTON HERE. Our Chiropractor, Dr. Justin Davis, and his massage therapists here in Tigard OR, across from the Washington Square Mall, use applied tension to muscle pain rather than compression. By doing this it helps release the restrictions on these soft tissue areas most commonly affected by an auto accident injury.  

 

HOW DOES SCAR TISSUE AFFECT YOUR BODY?

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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER ACTIVE RELEASE TREATMENT: 

Sometimes the treatment for car accident pain can leave an increased feeling of soreness for the remainder of the day. After an active release and rehabilitation session with Dr. Justin Davis you will want to place an ice pack to the swollen area 1-2 times a day for approximately 15 minutes at a time. This decreases the risk of the muscle pain increasing too much and turning from tenderness into full-blow pain. After this then you will want to stretch using the specifically recommended at-home rehabilitation discussed with you by your local Tigard OR chiropractor. 

Do your homework…

Finally an at-home therapeutic exercise that Dr. Justin Davis will discuss with you further during your sessions to help keep all of the muscle groups firing correctly and keep the injury under control. These specific instructions will help to prevent re-occurrence of scar tissue related to your car accident. Swelling during treatment and after significant stretching and exercise can be expected and is common. Ice to these areas will aid in reduction of swelling. Always remember, when in doubt – ice it out!