AUTO ACCIDENT INJURY CARE:
Recovery After an Auto Accident: Comprehensive Care for Healing
If you've recently been in an auto accident in Sonoma County or nearby areas, we're here to assist you in getting back to pain-free living and doing what you love. Our full-body assessment and treatment approach are designed to address your injuries promptly and effectively.
Understanding Common Auto Accident Injuries:
Injuries resulting from auto accidents can vary widely in severity and complexity, influenced by factors such as impact direction, seat belt usage, airbag deployment, and more. Even low-speed collisions can cause significant injuries, with the full effects sometimes delayed for up to 72 hours due to shock or prior existing conditions.
Types of Injuries:
Upper Extremity Injuries: Gripping the steering wheel can transfer forces to the wrists, elbows, and shoulders, leading to injuries, especially on the left side due to seat belt usage.
Lower Extremity Injuries: Slamming on brakes or bracing before impact can transfer forces to the ankles, knees, and hips, resulting in injuries.
Soft Tissue Injuries: Muscles, ligaments, and tendons sustain significant damage in accidents, undergoing phases of healing that require careful management and treatment.
Understanding Whiplash:
Whiplash, a hyperflexion-hyperextension injury, is the most common injury in auto accidents, often occurring in rear-end collisions. This injury can cause serious damage to the muscles, ligaments, nerves, and other structures in the cervical spine, leading to a range of symptoms such as neck and upper back pain, dizziness, visual disturbances, arm pain, and emotional disturbances.
Treatment Approaches:
Active Care: Encouraging patients to resume normal activities as soon as possible can aid in the healing process and decrease recovery time.
Exercise Prescription: Physician-prescribed exercises have been shown to be beneficial in improving outcomes and returning to normal function.
Neck Mobilization: Effective treatment for pain and headaches associated with neck and whiplash disorders.
Seat Belt Usage: While essential for safety, seat belts can increase the likelihood of whiplash-associated disorders.
Moving Towards Recovery:
At Weso Postures, we're committed to providing comprehensive care for auto accident injuries in Sonoma County. Our approach focuses on addressing the root causes of pain and dysfunction, promoting healing, and restoring mobility and function. With our personalized treatment plans and active involvement in your recovery journey, we aim to help you regain pain-free living and get back to doing what you love.
