Accidents happen. Even after years of safe, defensive driving, it’s possible that one day you may be the victim of an auto accident. If you are an Orlando auto injury victim, it is essential to seek immediate care from your chiropractor. Even accidents at speeds as low as eight miles per hour can cause profound trauma to the musculoskeletal system. Here at Affinity Health Care Center, we are committed to providing natural pain relief through patient-proven, non-invasive treatments.

Whiplash and Neck Pain are Common Auto Injuries

Our Orlando chiropractors, Dr. Brent Baldasare and Dr. Michael Rudoni, are experts in the field of auto injury care. Through continuing education coursework and seminars, they stay up-to-date on the latest treatment techniques. Dr. Baldasare and Dr. Rudoni focus on providing “comfort care." This means our treatments provide both immediate pain relief for injury accident victims and long-term relief by correcting the underlying spinal misalignment that is causing the pain.

Whiplash is one of the most common accident injuries and can happen at speeds as slow as just a few miles per hour. The phenomenon of “elastic collision” means that when cars collide in an accident, energy is transferred from the collision to the drivers and passengers. When two cars collide, even if it’s just a fender bender, the force of the accident can “whip” the neck forwards and backwards. Even if your car is not damaged, your cervical spine may have been. The abrupt and unnatural movement damages the cervical spine, strains the soft tissues in the neck, and this can lead to chronic neck pain, headaches, and difficulty concentrating.

While prescription painkillers can temporarily relieve neck pain from an auto injury accident, medication can’t correct the underlying misalignment. In fact, auto injury patients who rely on prescription painkillers risk becoming dependent on these medications to function. Even worse, these medications can fool you into thinking you are being treated for your injury when, in fact, scar tissue is building up and the pain is getting worse. Chiropractic adjustment is a safe, conservative and effective treatment for neck pain. Our low-force techniques restore alignment to the spine, relieving pain and preventing future injury. We also use corrective exercises to help restore a full range of movement and flexibility to your neck.

If you are an Orlando auto injury victim, don’t wait to seek treatment! Many victims may not experience pain until weeks or even months after the accident. However, damage to your musculoskeletal system can occur immediately. As the body tries to heal itself following the accident injury, scar tissue may build up, which exacerbates pain. The earlier you seek treatment, the faster we can begin to help your body heal correctly and stop the buildup of scar tissue. Early treatment is also essential to ensuring you receive fair compensation from your insurance company. Unfortunately for many victims, settling early without a full diagnostic evaluation means that unscrupulous attorneys or insurance companies may take advantage of you. We won’t let that happen!

Don’t ignore your pain from an Orlando car injury accident. We can help you get healthy and provide long-lasting pain relief the safe, effective way.

Schedule your diagnostic appointment today by calling 407-381-4040!