PERSONAL INJURY in Tacoma

In the U.S., about 22 million people visit chiropractor centers each year. Of these, 35% seek back pain relief due to accidents, muscle strains and sports injuries. Proctor Chiropractic offers chiropractic care in Tacoma, WA. Our experienced chiropractor can treat any personal injury. What are the common types of personal injuries?

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Common Personal Injuries

1. Back Injury

Chiropractors perform a physical examination for a patient's back pain. An additional diagnosis such as CT scans, X-rays and MRI scans may be necessary. There are two types of back injury:

• Spondylolisthesis: Spondylolisthesis is a vertebral slip that occurs at the spine's base.it is a fracture or defect of the wing-shaped sections your vertebra which causes it to slip forward. The slip may result from a stress fracture, trauma or a medical condition. It has several symptoms such as lower back pain, muscle stiffness, and weakness.
• Cervical Radiculopathy: If a nerve root close to your cervical vertebra is pressed, it may damage your nerve function resulting in cervical radiculopathy, pain, and numbness in your arms, shoulders or neck. Cervical radiculopathy has several symptoms including muscle weakness, numbness in fingers and chronic pain in the arm, chest, neck, and shoulders.

2. Neck Injury

A neck injury may result from car accidents, a fall, carrying heavy objects, sports and falling objects. If the personal injury is severe, you may experience neck pain, numbness, and shoulder pain.

3. Slip and Fall

Property owners in Tacoma, WA are required to construct safe premises for guests and patrons. If you slip and fall due to an on-site threat, the property's owner may compensate you for damages. It is prudent to inspect and repair your property frequently.

4. Auto Accidents

Car accidents are a leading cause of personal injury. Typically, it is tricky to determine who is at fault. Tacoma chiropractors apply a limited force to adjust your joints to improve your range of motion manually. Some doctors add exercise and nutritional counseling to a patient's treatment plan.

5. Ergonomic Problems

Good posture helps in reducing stress on your joints. Physicians recommend taking short breaks regularly if you write for long hours. Take part in different leisure activities to relax your joints. It helps in aligning your pelvis. Poor ergonomics can cause severe personal injuries.

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How Chiropractic Care Can Help in Treating Personal Injuries

Chiropractic care is a safe treatment method for back, neck, work, slip and fall injuries. At times, chronic pain lasts for more than two months. Recent research indicates that chiropractors can provide deep tissue therapy to treat fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. It involves anesthetic and sugar water injections.

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Contact Proctor Chiropractic in Tacoma, WA Today!

There are different factors including poor ergonomics which may cause a personal injury. Proctor Chiropractic is famous for its excellent chiropractic services. We have over twenty years of experience in the health industry. Chiropractic care, exercise, and nutrition are essential to attain optimal health. Call our Tacoma office to schedule an appointment.