At Merolla Chiropractic, located in Seekonk, Mass, our doctors have spent years working with patients who were injured in motor vehicle accidents. Chiropractors are often able to detect soft tissue, or spinal injuries that other doctors miss or just prescribe drugs to numb away the symptoms of. Our goal is to ensure that your body heals fully from any damage suffered in the accident. If you are injured in an auto accident, Merolla Chiropractic can offer you a safe, healthy, all-natural treatment plan that will get you back to a pain-free lifestyle.
We are completely committed to providing you with an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan to aid your body in making a safe and quick recovery. Many doctors will simply prescribe pain-killers and/or muscle relaxers to mask the symptoms of an auto accident injury. Some of these patients may not even know the extent to which they have been hurt. Early detection is key to making a complete recovery.
The rapid deceleration/acceleration of an auto accident often leads to “whiplash”. Whiplash is a general (non-medical) term referring to a multitude of injuries often sustained in the neck during an auto accident. The lower back is very often affected in an auto accident as well. People who once had little/no pain and great range of motion often find themselves stiff and in pain after an auto accident. These are serious conditions that, if left un-treated, can lead to chronic pain and permanent loss of range of motion. To prevent whiplash from developing into a more major, long-term problem, it is essential to catch this condition early on and begin a proper treatment plan.
If you have been injured in an auto accident you may be experiencing one or more of the following symptoms: