Treat Car Accident Back and Neck Pain Using These 3 Natural Remedies

The spinal column is a very strong mechanism that can handle stress and impact to a large extent. But during an auto collision the sideways forces can be exceedingly high and the spine may fail to hold and support. The kinetic energy involved during a car accident can expose passengers to momentary gravitational forces that can be enormous for your spine to manage.

That is why even small-impact collisions can involve extreme force and cause serious injury. Some of the most common car accident injuries are those that cause trauma to the neck and back, especially the soft tissues of the neck.

During a car accident the force on the spine can injure it in ways that damage the vertebrae and the intervertebral discs leading to whiplash, herniated disc, and pinched nerve issues. Neck and back pain can affect your quality of life to a great extent. That is why it is extremely important that you get yourself evaluated at an accident injury chiropractic clinic immediately after you've been involved in a crash.

Along with regular chiropractic sessions for your neck and back pain you may also be advised to follow some natural remedies at home to alleviate the pain and discomfort. These remedies will work as a secondary support to your chiropractic care regimen that you are following for your car accident injuries. Three common remedies followed by most car accident victims include the following:

1. Heat Therapy

Once the swelling and inflammation of your neck or back injury subside, you can apply heat to the site of injury to soothe your pain. When heat is applied it boosts the blood supply in the area of injury which helps to ease your pain and also flushes the area of any excess fluid buildup.

Warm applications to the injured area also provide a feeling of relaxation and help reduce stress levels, which is common after you’ve been involved in a crash. Understand that there is a limit to applying heat to regions of your body. Do not overdo the application. Every few hours you can apply heat for about 15 minutes for pain relief and overall relaxation.

2. Quality Sleep

There is a definite link between good sleep and faster injury recovery. Every adult requires at least 6-7 hours of quality sleep daily. A good night's rest not only helps you wake up rejuvenated, it also aids injury recovery.

When you sleep well your body produces essential growth hormones that boost your immune system and encourage tissue repair and regeneration. Sleep gives your body adequate time to rest and heal. During the time your body is resting, it manufactures more white blood cells. This increase in number of white blood cells speeds up the process of healing and keeps infections at bay.

3. Hydration

Drinking adequate amounts of water is also part of your injury recovery. One of the most essential beverage we consume is water. The presence of electrolytes and minerals in water help break down the nutritional elements present in the food you eat. These are then utilized by your body for its many everyday functions including healing your injuries naturally.

Just as good quality sleep leads to an increase in white blood cells that boost the immune system, drinking good amounts of water helps produce better quality plasma. The plasma in the blood allows red blood cells to circulate and carry oxygenated blood to the muscles and organs. The waste, deoxygenated blood is also carried away by the plasma. Every cell in the body is made up of intercellular fluid which is formed by the water that is consumed. Production of new cells means better healing of your injury and faster recovery.

To learn more about the several chiropractic care options you have for healing from your car accident injuries you can call 305-928-2828.