Chiropractic Care: The Cure for Auto Injury Pain

CHIROPRACTIC CARE THE CURE FOR AUTO INJURY PAIN AUTO INJURY STATISTICS Auto accidents An average of 2 million drivers and passengers are injured in auto accidents account for 15% of all non-fatal 15% injuries treated in emergency million departments every year IN 2010 • 5,419,000 police-reported traffic crashes occurred • 2,239,000 people were injured TYPES OF INJURIES 80% of severe auto injuries are to the head or torso 80% WHIPLASH BACK INJURIES Injury can occur to the upper or lower back Most common minor auto accident injury Occurs in 20% Can include vertebral of rear-end collisions misalignment and disc herniation SPINAL CORD INJURIES HEAD INJURIES Over 40% of spinal cord injuries 50% of traumatic brain injuries are caused by auto accidents occur in car accidents 75% of traumatic brain injuries are May cause temporary or permanent loss of feeling, paralysis concussions OTHER INJURIES Fractures, bruises, Can induce sprains, strains, and soft tissue damage traumatic arthritis in joints HOW CHIROPRACTIC CARE HELPS • Realigns the spine to promote overall wellness • Rebuilds musele strength and joint mobility • Manages or eliminates pain • Prevents further injury ACUTE PAIN RELIEF CORRECTIVE CARE Immediately addresses pain via physical therapy and chiropractic adjustment Increases mobility. promotes healing, and strengthens muscles STRENGTHENING PHASE MAINTENANCE Improves muscle strength, joint mobility, and stability through rehabilitative care Maintains regained mobility and muscle strength to allow for a return to normal activities with no pain Infographic provided by PRECISION PAIN RELIEF CENTER www.norcross-chiropractor.com PRECIS N Pain Relief Center Resources: http://www.auto-accident-resource.com/types-of-injuries.html http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5951a3.htm http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/022013.pdf http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810857.pdf http://www.asha.org/research/reports/tbi/ http://www.chiroweb.net/chiropractic/phases_of_care.html http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811630.pdf http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/spinal-cord-injury/DS00460/DSECTION=causes http://www.bhia.org/auto-accidents.htm CHIROPRACTIC CARE THE CURE FOR AUTO INJURY PAIN AUTO INJURY STATISTICS Auto accidents An average of 2 million drivers and passengers are injured in auto accidents account for 15% of all non-fatal 15% injuries treated in emergency million departments every year IN 2010 • 5,419,000 police-reported traffic crashes occurred • 2,239,000 people were injured TYPES OF INJURIES 80% of severe auto injuries are to the head or torso 80% WHIPLASH BACK INJURIES Injury can occur to the upper or lower back Most common minor auto accident injury Occurs in 20% Can include vertebral of rear-end collisions misalignment and disc herniation SPINAL CORD INJURIES HEAD INJURIES Over 40% of spinal cord injuries 50% of traumatic brain injuries are caused by auto accidents occur in car accidents 75% of traumatic brain injuries are May cause temporary or permanent loss of feeling, paralysis concussions OTHER INJURIES Fractures, bruises, Can induce sprains, strains, and soft tissue damage traumatic arthritis in joints HOW CHIROPRACTIC CARE HELPS • Realigns the spine to promote overall wellness • Rebuilds musele strength and joint mobility • Manages or eliminates pain • Prevents further injury ACUTE PAIN RELIEF CORRECTIVE CARE Immediately addresses pain via physical therapy and chiropractic adjustment Increases mobility. promotes healing, and strengthens muscles STRENGTHENING PHASE MAINTENANCE Improves muscle strength, joint mobility, and stability through rehabilitative care Maintains regained mobility and muscle strength to allow for a return to normal activities with no pain Infographic provided by PRECISION PAIN RELIEF CENTER www.norcross-chiropractor.com PRECIS N Pain Relief Center Resources: http://www.auto-accident-resource.com/types-of-injuries.html http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5951a3.htm http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/022013.pdf http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810857.pdf http://www.asha.org/research/reports/tbi/ http://www.chiroweb.net/chiropractic/phases_of_care.html http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811630.pdf http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/spinal-cord-injury/DS00460/DSECTION=causes http://www.bhia.org/auto-accidents.htm