Airbags and seatbelts are absolutely crucial safety features that are required in vehicles. Unfortunately, airbag injury and seat belt injury are common after a car accident. While injuries would have been much worse without these safety devices, there are usually some issues that people can experience because of them.
If you're experiencing any of these conditions after a recent auto accident, it may be due to your seatbelt or air bag. Fortunately, our chiropractor at Innovative Chiropractic in Swansea, IL, can help.
Upper Limb Injuries
These types of injuries most commonly occur when a patient's arms connect with the airbag. Airbags are chemically inflated at extreme speeds, meaning there can be a lot of force pushing on your arms.
Cervical Spine Injuries
The force from the airbag can also cause this issue. Fortunately, a chiropractor can help a lot with the pain caused by these types of injuries. Treatment usually involves a series of adjustments to move the spine back into place and promote the healing of surrounding tissues.
Shoulder Injury
The majority of drivers do not have their seatbelts adjusted properly. This means when they are in an auto accident, the seatbelt puts a lot more force than it should on their shoulder, making this a very common type of seatbelt injury. Chiropractors tend to address this issue through a series of appointments that adjust the upper spine and neck, followed by medicinal massage of the affected area.
Herniated Discs
This type of very serious injury can be caused by the jerk and sudden stop of a car, made worse by the seatbelt or airbag.
Call Us Today
If you are experiencing any of the issues on this list and you live in the Swansea, IL, area, seek chiropractic care immediately at Innovative Chiropractic. Call our office at (618) 234-1455 to schedule an appointment to see our auto accident chiropractor as soon as possible.