Shoulder Pain from a Seatbelt after an Auto Accident

Whiplash is the most common injury associated with auto accidents, but it is far from the only one. Injuries and pain can result from the restraint placed on your upper body and shoulder by the seatbelt. Seeing a chiropractor as soon after the accident as possible is essential. At Aim High Health in Denver, Aurora, and Wheat Ridge, our healthcare professionals can provide the natural and effective treatment that you need.

What to Expect

There are several potential shoulder injuries that can result from an auto accident. Most of them are related to damage done to the soft tissues, but they can also affect the very complex shoulder joint and the nerves. Your chiropractor will examine your shoulder and determine where the pain is located. It may require an x-ray or an MRI to determine what type of injury you have. On the second visit, an adjustment may be performed to ensure the shoulder is aligned.

Our practice has chiropractors, an acupuncturist, and a massage therapist. All of them may be involved in your treatment. A spinal adjustment makes sure everything in your spine is in alignment. If it is not, messages cannot travel unimpeded to all the parts of the body. Your body can heal itself when it is working at its optimal level, and that is the goal of chiropractic care. The body produces endorphins that help with pain, so you don't need to be popping painkillers. Chiropractic provides a holistic approach to health.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy can help with many different issues. If your shoulder injury is to the soft tissue, massage helps the muscles to stop having spasms and to relax. Swedish massage helps with the muscles, tendons, and ligaments closer to the surface. Deep tissue massage gets deeper beneath the surface. If the muscles have become knotted and formed pressure points, these can be worked on to release them. Massage is helpful both before and after an adjustment.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture uses thin needles to clear the pathways in the body so that the energy (chi) can flow freely. The needles are inserted at specific points and are highly effective in dealing with pain. The needles stimulate different systems within the body to get the yin and yang back into balance, helping to stimulate healing. All of these treatments together can help to get your shoulder back to normal. Some exercises may be recommended to continue your healing at home.

Contact Our Chiropractors in Denver, Aurora, and Wheat Ridge, CO

Treating whiplash, injuries, and pain is essential to your continued health. Are you looking for a chiropractor near me? Make an appointment at Aim High Health as soon as possible. Call (303) 732-5594 for Denver, (303) 578-4257 for Aurora, and (303) 536-5583 for Wheat Ridge.