HERNIATED “SLIPPED” DISC AFTER A CAR, TRUCK, OR SEMI-TRUCK ACCIDENT

What is a herniated “slipped” disc and how can your car accident chiropractor help?

You told your chiropractor that you were involved in a car accident. The diagnosis for your extreme pain is a herniated “slipped” disc. You can’t sleep at night because you are experiencing extremely painful neck or low back pain that also radiates down into your arms or legs. Since the accident, you have noticed that you have less mobility. All of a sudden, performing your normal activities of daily living has also become difficult.

What is a herniated “slipped” disc?

First of all, a herniated “slipped” disc may also be called a bulging disc, ruptured disc, or protruding disc. This condition can occur anywhere along the spine. In a car, truck or semi-truck accident, it most frequently occurs in the neck or low back area. During a car, truck or semi-truck accident there are extreme forces that are put on your body. These extreme forces can cause the outer portion of the discs that sit between the vertebrae in your spine to tear or become weak. When this happens, the inner portion of the disc can push through the outer portion and cause a herniation. This herniation can press against your spinal cord or nerves that come out of your spinal cord and cause numbness and pain.

How can your car accident chiropractor help?

At P.I. HELP Injury Clinics – The Car Accident Chiropractors in San Antonio, TX and Salt Lake City (Murray), UT, we recommend conservative treatment plans for herniated “slipped discs.

Chiropractic Adjustments for a Herniated “Slipped” Disc

Our experienced chiropractors at P.I. HELP Injury Clinics – The Car Accident Chiropractors in San Antonio, TX and Salt Lake City (Murray), UT can effectively and safely treat your herniated “slipped” discs. During your first appointment, a thorough examination will be done. X-rays and MRIs may be ordered of your spine. Your examination will be thoroughly analyzed, a personalized treatment plan will be constructed to manage your recovery.

Physical Rehabilitation Therapy for a Herniated “Slipped” Disc

When patients do physical rehabilitation therapy along with chiropractic care we see the best and fastest results. Physical rehabilitation therapy strengthens the muscles in your back to improve proper movement, stability, and support.  Additionally, when your muscles are strong, your spine is better supported and prone to less injury.

Electrical Stimulation for a Herniated “Slipped” Disc

It is important to note that electrical stimulation is also known as E-stim. It can help stimulate injured muscles and reduce pain signals sent through the nerves using mild electrical impulses. Blood flow and nerve flow are critical components to the healing process.

Conclusion

Please contact us today if you or a loved one have recently been in a car, truck or semi-truck accident. At P.I. HELP Injury Clinics – The Car Accident Chiropractors in San Antonio, TX and Salt Lake City (Murray), UT, we are available to serve you as soon as today. Our team has the experience that allows us to treat neck pain, whiplash, headaches, muscle stiffness, back pain, numbness and tingling, shoulder pain, wrist pain, and knee pain after a car, truck, or semi-truck accident. We can also refer you to a TOP trusted and experienced personal injury lawyer in the San Antonio, TX area or Salt Lake City, UT area including Murray, Holladay, West Valley City, South Jordan, West Jordan, Draper, Midvale, Taylorsville, and Kearns, UT.

P.I. HELP Injury Clinics- The Auto Accident Chiropractor in San Antonio, TX

4423 NW Loop 410 Suite 203, San Antonio, TX 78229

Call us or send us a text at (210) 249-4949

 

P.I. HELP Injury Clinics- The Auto Accident Chiropractor in Salt Lake City (Murray), UT

154 E. Myrtle Ave. Suite 100, Murray, UT 84107

Call us or send us a text at (801) 210-5050