Did you know chiropractors see many seasonal injuries?
What winter injuries should you watch out for?
Slips and falls become more common in the wintertime due to snow and ice. While these falls may not feel serious, 1 out of 5 falls causes a serious injury, says the CDC. Falls can cause visible injuries like broken bones, but can also leave invisible soft tissue injuries that can cause even more pain if not treated.
While slipping on ice, you might try to catch yourself by putting out your arms. When you land, the impact can break bones in your wrist or arms. If you land on your bottom, back, or side, your soft tissue absorbs the shock. This can lead to muscle sprain, torn ligaments and tendons, and can even affect the spine with herniated discs. If you hit your head on the way down, you could be left with a concussion too.
Car accidents also occur more often in the winter for the same reasons. When you get in an accident, your bones, soft tissue, and spine can be harmed. This can lead to muscle injuries, spinal misalignments, and even whiplash.
Learn more about winter weather accidents!
See A Chiropractor in Ann Arbor After Your Accident
The great thing about chiropractic is that it’s non-invasive. Dr. Thatcher will use his activator tool to correct misalignments in your spine. This can help reduce your pain, improve your range of motion, and also reduce inflammation, which helps your soft tissue injuries heal. Thatcher Chiropractic & Laser also uses a cold laser to help speed up the healing process for broken bones and concussions. Laser works by reducing inflammation and creating more energy in your cells that accelerates healing. Laser treatments are quick too, usually lasting about 10 minutes.
Be safe this winter! See Dr. Thatcher, your chiropractor in Ann Arbor for any accident-related injuries. Don’t wait! Schedule an appointment with us today.
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