October 7, 2019

Chiropractic Pain Management

Five Alternative Treatments You Need to Try After an Accident

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Paul Ruggiano

Written and Reviewed by

Paul Ruggiano

Chiropractor

Primary Office

Icon Medical Centers

232 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33130

Accidents come in all shapes and sizes, and the injuries that they cause can be wide-reaching. Not only can they hurt, they can heal incorrectly and result in chronic pain you have to suffer with your entire life.

That is why you have to go beyond just visiting the ER after an accident. They will patch you up and make sure that you aren’t going to die. They can set broken bones and even give you surgery to fix complicated issues, but they are not perfect. A good accident clinic in Miami can make sure you get the complete medical treatment and rehabilitation you need to recover after an accident.

How successful your recovery is depends entirely on how dedicated you are to it. Healing is a process, which is why you should consider trying these five alternative treatments (beyond going to a hospital) to ensure you get back to your best self.

1. Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is an advanced form of massage therapy conducted by certified specialists. They help your soft tissue while it heals and can help prevent muscle tension and buildup, especially if you suffered from a cut or micro-abrasions due to a strain.

2. Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care focuses on the skeletal system and works on realigning your bone structure so that it doesn’t put pressure on your nerves or muscles. This is most commonly done after your body has been knocked or you have suffered from a sprain in the joints.

Chiropractic care can even help if you have a bad back due to long hours sitting in an office chair, and should be considered for a variety of injuries. An accident chiropractor in Miami can help to realign your spine and  get you feeling your best again.

3. Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

EMS works by directing small electronic waves to your muscles to stimulate them. This can improve the rate of recovery and help you regain feeling. The primary purpose is to help you strengthen your muscles by forcing them to contract, which in turn will improve your strength even if your injury prevents you from conducting traditional exercises.

4. Therapeutic Ultrasound

Ultrasound, or sonography, is often used to check the status of a fetus within its mother. However, it can also be used to detect micro-abrasions on your muscle tissue and is therefore instrumental in determining the right course of action for treatment. There has also been some evidence that ultrasound can be used to boost the healing rates in patients.

5. Hot and Cold Therapy

Cold compresses can help reduce the flow of blood and reduce inflammation as a result. This can keep your injury in check and help reduce pain all around. Hot temperatures, on the other hand, increase blood flow. Using both with a certified specialist will help your injury heal at an accelerated rate while reducing the pain you feel.

How you recover is instrumental to your healing process. Don’t just assume that because you have been discharged from the hospital that you are in the clear. Visit one of our personal injury clinics to determine if you need further physical therapy in Hollywood FL or Miami to get full flexibility, range of motion, and strength back all while reducing your chances of developing a permanent injury that results in chronic pain.