Your chiropractor in Calumet City, IL, can help you feel better after your car accident
If you’ve ever been in an auto accident, you know how scary it can be. Auto accidents can also wreak havoc on your body, causing sprains, strains, broken bones, whiplash, and other painful conditions. Your chiropractor can help you and your body feel better, and help you heal faster.
Dr. Shamsu Raheem at ES3 Fitness Rehab offers a wide range of chiropractic services, including treatment after an auto accident. He has convenient office locations in Calumet City, and Chicago, IL, to help you feel better.
When you are in an auto accident:
- If you get hit from the front, you may suffer damage to your chest, face, head, lower limbs, and other areas.
- If you get hit from the side, you may suffer damage to your head, chest, internal organs, abdomen, lower limbs, and other areas.
- If you get hit from the back, you may suffer damage to your spine, head, neck, chest, and other areas.
After your accident, as soon as you can, take a few simple steps to lessen the pain and swelling:
- Apply ice to the area several times each day for the first few days
- After the first few days, apply heat to the area
- Rest for at least the first 24 hours after the accident
- Take over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medication
- Perform gentle stretches as soon as you can to prevent stiffness
Call your chiropractor as soon as you can after your accident. Your chiropractor can help with strained tendons and ligaments, muscle sprains, bruising, and bone misalignment.
Some common treatments your chiropractor may recommend include:
- Manual adjustment of joints and bones to improve range-of-motion
- Therapeutic Massage techniques to reduce swelling and relax muscles
- Electrical stimulation to boost blood flow and reduce stiffness
You can get back on your feet after an auto accident, and your chiropractor can help. To find out more about how your chiropractor can help you recover from an auto accident, call Dr. Shamsu Raheem at ES3 Fitness Rehab. You can reach him in the Calumet City office at (708) 801-9067, or in Chicago, IL, at (773) 651-8010. Call today!