CHIROPRACTIC CARE AND AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT INJURIES

You've just been involved in an automobile accident, but fortunately no one was seriously injured. You were taken to the emergency room and the doctors examined you and X-rayed you and said you were all right. That's good news, but you just don't feel right. Now what do you do?

Fortunately, you know about Dr. Jeffrey Roistacher your local chiropractor. You have heard that they treat injuries sustained in automobile accidents. What types of symptoms should you look for, even though the emergency room doctor said you were OK?

Headaches
Stiffness in the neck and shoulders
Dizziness or ringing in the ears
Irritability
Sleeplessness
Numbness or tingling in arms or legs

Any or all of these symptoms may indicate that you have sustained injuries to your spinal column called vertebral subluxations. These are misalignments of the vertebrae that cause interference with the nervous system, and can result in many different symptoms. Dr. Roistacher specially trained to diagnose and treat these spinal subluxations.

Why would you need chiropractic treatment even if the Emergency room doctor said you were OK? Because the ER doctor is only looking for broken bones, major muscle injuries, or severe head trauma. If he doesn't diagnose any of these conditions, you may just get some pain killers or muscle relaxants and sent home. The truth is, sometimes the symptoms of spinal subluxations don't show up immediately after the accident. Sometimes it takes hours or even weeks for the injuries that were sustained in the automobile accident to manifest themselves. Many auto accident victims know they just don't feel right after the accident, but they don't know why.

If you, or someone you know, were in a car accident and notice any of the symptoms mentioned above, it would be in your best interest to visit your local chiropractors. They will specifically examine you for spinal subluxations, and if any are found, will begin a treatment plan to return you to health. Even if it has been several weeks or months since the accident and you just don't feel right, please visit your chiropractors for a thorough examination. The longer you wait, the longer it will take to resolve your physical problems.

Often, your treatment may require referrals for therapeutic massage, rehabilitative exercises, or maybe a referral to a specialist. This is especially important if any symptoms of a closed head injury are observed during your chiropractic examination. Dr. Roistacher has special training to diagnose the injuries that may result from an automobile accident. This training makes them the experts in treating car accident injuries to return you to a pain free life as quick as possible.