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Chiropractic care after a car accident can be a great, natural, treatment option to eliminate pain, inflammation, and tension.

I speak from my own experience. Five months ago I was rear-ended by two other cars while sitting still in bumper to bumper traffic. I immediately felt stiff, but I didn't think I was really hurt. The next two weeks were progressively worse; I was debilitated by headaches, upper back pain, and neck pain and tension. I finally went to see a chiropractor, at the recommendation of a friend. After taking a series of x-rays, the chiropractor diagnosed my condition as a whiplash injury. I was shocked when I saw how crooked and twisted my neck was.

As time went on, I began to become aware that my foot, right where the ankle and foot meet, was also hurting. I didn't think it had anything to do with the accident, but I mentioned it to the chiropractor anyway. He explained that I may have sprained my ankle in the accident and I didn't notice it before now because I was so overwhelmed by the pain in my head, neck, and back.

Right now, after five months of treatment, I am pain free. The chiropractor has been adjusting my neck and upper back to get it back into proper alignment. He has been using a muscle stimulation machine to release the tension in my neck and back. Also, his assistant has been performing ultrasound on my ankle and foot. As I said, I no longer have any pain. I am going to be released from his care on my next visit.

I could have taken drugs or worn a brace, but the alternative of chiropractic care was the best treatment available. I feel confident that the problem is resolved, rather than being masked by pain killers or temporarily relieved by wearing a brace. Without chiropractic care, I probably would not be able to write on the computer, drive very far, read long articles or even deal with my children. I am so grateful to my friend who referred me to the chiropractor for the treatment of my whiplash injury caused by the car accident. Chiropractic care gave me back the ability to do all the things vital to my life!

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