MURFREESBORO, Tenn., June 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rutherford Clinic of Chiropractic in Murfreesboro recently spoke out about the importance of non-invasive spinal adjustments and supporting treatments for victims of auto accidents. The Tennessee clinic expects an increase in its number of patients over the summer due to heavier traffic and more accidents. Chiropractic treatment offers both an effective form of pain management for neck pain and a method to heal subluxations caused by a collision impact.
Murfreesboro chiropractor Dr. Wesley Stewart recently announced that his clinic expected to receive more patients than usual during the upcoming months due to an increase in traffic and subsequent auto accidents.
With numerous families and college students on the road during the summer break, there's an annual spike in the number of traffic accidents. According to Dr. Stewart, after a collision, many victims think they're merely bruised or shaken up, when in fact they've suffered injuries to their musculoskeletal system that aren't visible without X-rays or other specialized assessments. Conventional treatment for conditions such as whiplash, headaches or other complaints resulting from a car accident usually prescribe painkillers but do not address the cause of the pain.
The Murfreesboro clinic offers auto accident rehabilitation in the form of non-invasive spinal adjustments that can help relieve the pressure on pinched nerves. In addition, a rehabilitation plan can also include specific strengthening and corrective exercises that a patient can do at home, as well as supporting therapies such as heat therapy and massage.
Dr. Stewart, said, "Chiropractic adjustments can do more than just minimize pain. They can also address the cause of the pain by correcting subluxations and relieving pressure on nerves in the neck and back. In addition, a chiropractor can prescribe corrective exercises and treatments like massage to the body heal again."
Dr. Stewart went on to stress the importance of seeking help as soon as possible after an auto accident. "The sooner a patient comes to us, the sooner we can locate any injury and start treatment. And in the long run, that leads to a much lower risk of chronic neck and back pain, as well as other complaints," he said.
Rutherford Clinic of Chiropractic offers services for non-invasive pain reduction and rehabilitative treatment for discomfort, pain, loss of functions and other acute and chronic conditions due to misalignment of the spine. For more information, contact the clinic at 1313 Memorial Boulevard, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129. You can also visit the website, http://rutherfordchiropractic.com.