Avoiding Chronic Pain After Auto Accident

Approximately 2.3 million people are injured every year in car crashes in the U.S. While a lot of people are able to get relief from their injuries fairly quickly, many are left to deal with chronic pain and impairment. We see several of these patients here in our Yakima office. Luckily, Dr. Covington is here to help you recover from your auto injury.

Research Supports Chiropractic Adjustments Helps Prevent Chronic Pain After an Auto Injury

The science confirms what we see in our office: A British study was conducted on 28 people diagnosed with chronic whiplash issues. Each participant received chiropractic care and 93 percent of them found relief following their adjustments, even though 43 percent of whiplash sufferers overall usually never find relief. This confirms that chiropractic treatment is a great way to avoid long-term problems after a car accident.

It's important to note that studies have also found that putting off treatment after a car crash can adversely affect recovery time, so getting in to see Dr. Covington at the earliest opportunity is key to having a quicker recovery.

We Can Help People Find Comfort From Pain After a Car Crash

Dr. Covington has treated many auto injury sufferers, and we're here to help you, too. Call our Yakima office today for more information or an appointment.

Sources

• Association for Safe International Road Travel. Retrieved from http://asirt.org/initiatives/informing-road-users/road-safety-facts/road-crash-statistics
• Dies S & Strapp J. (1992, September). Chiropractic treatment of patients in motor vehicle accidents: a statistical analysis. The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 36(3), 139-145.
• Woodward M et al. (1996, November). Chiropractic treatment of chronic 'whiplash' injuries. Injury, 27(9), 643-645.