Now that texting and cellphone use have become so widespread among drivers, rear-end collisions have become quite common. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, approximately 1.7 million rear-end collisions occur manually, causing 1,700 deaths and 500,000 injuries. While the term “fender-bender” tends to downplay the seriousness of many such collisions, their effects can be long-lasting. One study reports that 18 percent of the people who sustained a grade 1 or 2 neck injury from a car crash (which is less serious than a grade 3 or 4) reported pain one year following the crash. This pain results from micro-tears in the ligaments and muscles of the spine that become inflamed. Chiropractic treatment helps reduce this inflammation and restore motion.
Professional chiropractic care can be helpful in relieving pain after a car accident. Call us at 617.472.4220 and find out how chiropractic care can enhance your well-being and help you enjoy your life to the fullest. At FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC, located at 112 McGrath Hwy., Quincy, we work with you to restore your health and guide you in a personalized approach to overall wellness. We offer computerized spinal scans.
P.S. Research shows that chiropractic adjustments help the body release anti-inflammatory Interleukin 6 (IL-6), an important substance created by the body to help heal acute injuries.
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For Your Health,
Dr. Gabrielle Freedman