Airbags and seatbelts are essential safety features in any automobile, which can reduce injuries by 50%. However, these features also cause various injuries during auto accidents. At Advantage Spine and Disc Chiropractic Center in Boise, ID, we provide treatment to alleviate any pain you may have due to an airbag or seatbelt. Before you visit us, learn more about some common airbag and seatbelt injuries below:

Whiplash

Whiplash is a neck injury that results when your head and neck are moved back and forth forcefully during a car accident. Symptoms of whiplash can develop a few days after an accident and may include neck pain, limited neck mobility, headaches, numbness, blurry vision, and dizziness.

Herniated Discs

A herniated disc is a fragment of the spinal disc nucleus that is pushed out of the annulus into the spinal canal due to a tear in the annulus during an accident. The herniated disc is likely to occur when your body is pushed rapidly into the seatbelt, which causes misalignments in the spine. If you have a herniated disc, you may experience symptoms like sharp back pain, neck pain, pain on one side of the body, numbness, and tingling.

Soft Tissue Injuries

During an accident, your body is moved back and forth rapidly, which can result in ligament strain and sprains in the muscle fibers and tendons. Most soft tissue injuries cause mild heat, swelling, redness, and pain in and around the affected region.

Lumbar injuries

While the seatbelt holds the rest of your body in place during an accident, your lumbar spine and thoracic spine can be highly affected by the collision. As a result, the force of the collision may cause spinal misalignment, microscopic tears, and sprains in the affected tissues. Lumbar injuries can lead to back pain, tingling, and numbness in regions with affected nerves.

Chiropractic Care for Airbag and Seatbelt Injuries

Chiropractic care can be helpful in alleviating pain from airbag and seatbelt injuries. At our practice, we start by reviewing your medical history and learning about your health goals. Then, our chiropractors will perform a physical exam and diagnostic tests to learn more about your condition and determine the root cause of the pain.

Your treatment may include spinal decompression, myofascial release therapy, rehabilitative exercises, and massage therapy. Our chiropractors will also work together with your medical doctors to help you heal completely.

Contact us for an Appointment Today

If you are experiencing pain from a car accident injury and need help managing the pain, let our team at Advantage Spine and Disc Chiropractic Center in Boise, ID, help. We treat musculoskeletal various conditions, including bulging discs, lumbar spine problems, and shoulder impingement. To learn more about our services or to schedule your appointment, contact us at (208) 336-2225 today.