WEST HOLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Active Body Chiro-Care provides auto injury chiropractic treatments at all five of its Los Angeles-area offices. Each year, more than 3.8 million Americans are involved in non-fatal auto accidents. While these accidents are not life-threatening, individuals can still be left with life-altering injuries. Whiplash, back pain, herniated disks, sciatica, and spinal injuries are common after even a seemingly minor car accident and may not be immediately apparent after an accident. Immediate chiropractic care works to re-align the spine after the trauma of a car accident and alleviate long-term injury.
According to Dr. James Hogan, of Active Body Chiro-Care, car accidents are a leading cause of long-term injury. "When you are involved in a car accident, even a minor accident, the entire body undergoes a trauma. The sheer force of a collision, even at seemingly low speeds, can cause the spine to become misaligned due to whiplash or other injuries. At this time of year, with increased winter travel and rain slick roads, we tend to see an uptick in auto accidents."
Whiplash, a common non-fatal accident injury, can leave patients with chronic pain decades after their accident. Whiplash occurs when the head and neck are suddenly, and with great force, thrown forward then back due to a sudden deceleration. Whiplash affects the upper spine and can cause blurred vision, neck pain, dizziness, shoulder and arm pain, and headaches. The effects of a whiplash injury may take days or weeks to surface.
"The key to long-term recovery," states Dr. Hogan, "is early and frequent treatment. Some people delay chiropractic treatment after an accident because they think they feel fine. Injuries from a car accident, such as whiplash, aren't always immediately apparent, but they are there. If patients wait to seek care until side effects are apparent, it may be too late to receive financial coverage from auto insurance companies as there is often a short time frame in which car accident victims can file a claim. When we can start treatment immediately, our patients can avoid some of the typical soreness that comes after an accident, naturally reducing our patient's need for prescription painkillers or muscle relaxers."
Dr. Hogan is a board-certified chiropractor who treats patients of all ages. Although he recommends immediate treatment after an accident, chiropractic adjustments performed at any time can realign the spine and musculoskeletal system which may alleviate issues such as muscle sprains, tense muscles, or herniated discs. Dr. Hogan encourages anyone suffering from an auto accident injury to contact his office for immediate consultation and evaluation.
To make an appointment or inquire about services, contact Dr. James Hogan at (310) 699-9299. Active Body Chiro-Care has five locations throughout Los Angeles in West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hawthorne, and Century City. For more information on locations, hours, and services, consult their website at http://activebodychirocare.com/.