If an accident has left you injured and suffering from chronic pain, Dr. Ash Khodabakhsh, DC can help. Even if you don’t feel immediate pain after a car or motorcycle accident, seeking treatment right away is often beneficial to fix these “silent” injuries that might cause health problems later. Call The Chiro Guy, located in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, to learn more or book an appointment online with Dr. Ash.
If you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident, you may not feel pain right away. Since damage to your spine can occur even without pain after a strong impact, preventive treatment from a chiropractor lowers your risk of future health problems.
You may be injured from an impact that forcefully jerked your body (such as a car accident, bicycle accident, or motorcycle collision). Symptoms of whiplash -- abnormal motion or force to your neck -- to watch out for include:
Dr. Ash may use the following treatments to help heal whiplash and other injuries related to accidents. These treatments can also prevent injury recurrence and are natural ways to manage pain:
Spinal decompression is a traction therapy for the spine that uses gentle manipulation and stretching techniques. Ultrasound therapy emits sound waves, EMS sends electric impulses to muscles, and cold laser therapy uses low-level light energy to reduce pain and enhance healing.
Dr. Ash may recommend several treatment strategies, depending on the severity of your condition. He works together with you to devise a plan you’re comfortable with. You may begin feeling better after one treatment, but the but the number of sessions required is individualized.
Here are some of the at-home techniques Dr. Ash recommends to help your body recover:
When you’re ready for pain relief and a speedy recovery after an accident, call Dr. Ash or book an appointment online.