Seattle Chiropractic Neck Pain

Have you been in a car accident and are experiencing neck pain in the Seattle area. Are you wondering if chiropractic care can help with post car accident neck pain. You’re in luck, neck pain from whiplash is one of the most common injuries after a car accident. Whiplash is a traumatic event that causes the head to quickly whip in one direction and draw back in the opposite direction. Neck pain is one of the most common symptoms associated with whiplash followed by trouble sleeping, problem with concentration and memory, blurry vision, ringing in ears, fatigue and weakness. The neck is a very complex containing various nerves and blood vessels that travel from the neck to other sections of the body. Therefore, other parts of the body such as shoulders and the lower back can also be affected from neck injuries. A majority of people who have been in car accidents experience damage to ligaments, discs, and joints because the impact often forces the neck to be stretched beyond normal range. On impact as the body is moving forward the head is forced backwards causing the muscles in the front of the neck to be stretched. Studies show that damage happens in less than 500 milliseconds and people do not have time to prepare themselves causing the muscles and tissues around the neck to be torn. Neck pain that people experience after a car accident comes from muscle soft tissue injury, nerve irritation and injured joints and discs that are out of alignment which is why chiropractic treatment.

If you have recently been in a car accident you may find it tough or painful to move your neck. If you are experiencing pain call Dr. Jas Walia located in the University District. His specialty is in car accident treatment in the Seattle area and practices the activator method which is a low force gentle technique (See activator blog posted above). He currently is completing his Whiplash and Brain Injury Trauma from the Spinal Research Institute of San Diego. For more information call Dr. Walia at 206 782 9762 or visit www.drjaswalia.com

Low Force Chiropractic Care with the Activator Technique

Low force chiropractic care is often necessary after being involved in traumatic injuries such as car accidents. Chiropractors use different techniques for treating car accident injuries. What makes Dr. Walia different from other techniques that are used to treat injuries? Dr Walia is one of few doctors in Seattle that is certified in the Activator Technique. The Activator is a small instrument that sends an impulse to the spine that moves the vertebrae back into alignment and helps break up scar tissue. What makes this technique unique from other methods is the accuracy and controlled force that allows restore function and movement in the spine exactly where it needs it. Traditional chiropractic methods use aggressive manipulations that are sometimes not as precise. Your neck may have been twisted, you’re low back torqued and you may have heard “cracking” sounds all over. This has been proven to be an effective method but may not be the best technique if you have an acute condition, such as whiplash from a car accident. During Dr. Walia’s Activator treatment sessions, the patient will be laying in a neutral position on a specialized table designed for the activator technique. The Activator method is a more gentle and low force chiropractic technique that does not involve cracking and popping. It is effectiveness is highly researched and it’s one of the safest, low force chiropractic techniques available. This method is a very effective chiropractic treatment for car accident patients because it treats headaches, neck pain, back pain, sciatica, low back pain, and arm or leg symptoms.

Dr. Jas Walia is a Seattle chiropractor located in the University District. His specialty is in car accident treatment in the Seattle area. He currently is completing his Whiplash and Brain Injury Trauma from the Spinal Research Institute of San Diego. For more information call Dr. Walia at 206 782 9762 or visit www.drjaswalia.com

Seattle Chiropractor for Whiplash Treatment

Safe, Gentle Seattle Car Accident Treatment

Were you recently in a car accident and you’re wondering what type of care is the best for you? You are not alone. There are hundreds of car accidents in Seattle every month and several types of injuries from a motor vehicle accident. One of the most successful and quickest treatment modalities is chiropractic. Chiropractors treat neck injuries, whiplash, upper and lower back injuries and soft tissue injuries. People choose chiropractic care for car accidents because chiropractic doctors specialize in detecting soft tissue injury of the spine. It is important to go see a Chiropractor immediately after your have been in an accident even if you do not feel side effects right away. Often times pain from a car accident injury does not show up for weeks. This effect could be compared to walking with a pebble in your shoe, walking one mile might be painless but after 5 miles the pebble will become painful creating pain, inflammation and interference with your daily activities. At the time of the accident our bodies produce a hormone called adrenaline. Adrenaline acts like a pain killer and therefore some injuries from an automobile accident can go undetected for weeks. If you do not get care immediately one of two problems could occur: first people who settle their case can no longer get compensated for treatment caused by injury from the accident. Second, the longer an injury goes untreated the worse and more painful the injury will become and healing will take much longer.

Studies show that injury can occur even when you are in an accident going as slow at 5 mph. Even if the vehicle does not show physical damage from the accident it does not mean that your body did not absorb the impact of the crash. Children suffer from the same types of injuries as an adult even if they do not show the same physical signs. Therefore, it is important for every individual who is involved in an automobile accident to seek chiropractor care immediately before injuries get worse and cause more pain.

Dr. Jas Walia is a Seattle chiropractor located in the University District. His specialty is in car accident treatment in the Seattle area. He currently is completing his Whiplash and Brain Injury Trauma from the Spinal Research Institute of San Diego. For more information call Dr. Walia at 206 782 9762 or visit www.drjaswalia.com