Slip and Fall Injuries are a very common occurrence but can be a significant trauma to the body. If you fall and hit your head of course go get checked for a concussion right away. However even minor falls can do major damage to the body that will not be noticed for some time.
How do falls effect my spine?
Falls can easily and often do cause misalignments in the hips, lower back, neck, and extremities. Through a mechanism called a whiplash injury, even what feels like a slight bump can result in ligament damage and instability. These misalignments over time cause pain and early joint degeneration.
What should I do in case of a slip and fall injury?
Get seen right away. For head trauma, going to your medical doctor is the best choice. For everything else or if symptoms remain after seeing your medical doctor schedule an appointment with your chiropractic doctor today.
How does chiropractic help with a slip and fall?
Chiropractic helps by providing gentle specific adjustments to the spine and effected extremities to repair any misalignments that were created in the fall. When corrected, the body can begin heal and repair. Without proper treatment the injuries will continue to deteriorate until you decide to seek treatment.
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