Chiropractic, Massage and Physical Therapy
After an auto accident – Chiropractic, Massage and Physical Therapy are the most successful treatment methods known to accelerate recovery, maximize full recover and minimize long-term negative symptoms. They are also the most cost effective.
According to the article, “A Symptomatic Classification of Whiplash Injury and the Implications for Treatment,” The Journal of Orthopedic Medicine: Volume 21(1), 1999, pages 22-25…
“Chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment in whiplash cases.”
Early intervention is key. Getting chiropractic care and massage soon following a motor vehicle collision is important. These two “passive therapies” help to relieve pain and reduce scar tissue formation in areas where it is not wanted. Shortly thereafter, implementing “active therapy” or physical therapy is fantastic to help further increase proper range of motion and rehabilitate or restrengthen injured tissue. Non of these three physical
medicines are a replacement for the other. Each plays a specific roll in the rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries.
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