LAS VEGAS, April 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Las Vegas chiropractor Dr. Benjamin S. Lurie is raising awareness about the importance of chiropractic care to help car accident injury patients heal. According to Dr. Lurie, many patients sustain traumatic injuries to the musculoskeletal system, which result in a misalignment. Dr. Lurie provides spinal adjustments and spinal decompression therapy treatments to help restore alignment and relieve pain. Dr. Lurie holds Advanced Certification in Whiplash Biomechanics and Injury Traumatology, and is also Board Certified in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma.
According to Dr. Lurie, chiropractor with Las Vegas-based Neck and Back Clinics, chiropractic care is essential to relieving pain and helping the body heal following a car accident injury. Many patients may suffer chronic back pain or neck pain for years following an accident.
"A car accident injury can cause serious trauma to the body, spine and muscles," said Dr. Lurie. "As a chiropractor, my job is not only to help manage this pain, but most importantly to help patients heal. By correcting the underlying injury, we can restore alignment to the musculoskeletal system and prevent a lifetime of back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines."
Dr. Lurie's treatments follow three phases of care. During the first phase, Dr. Lurie diagnoses any underlying injuries, assessing the extent of musculoskeletal damage. He then creates an individualized plan for pain management and recovery.
During the second phase of treatment, Dr. Lurie uses spinal adjustments and decompression therapy to restore proper alignment to the musculoskeletal systems.
"An injury like whiplash can knock the vertebra out of alignment, causing pressure on nearby nerves," said Dr. Lurie. "Our treatments restore each vertebra to its proper position in the spine, removing pressure on nerves which in turn relieves neck and back pain. By correcting the underlying injury, we help ensure that our patients enjoy long-term pain relief."
In addition to a misalignment of the spine, patients may also experience a muscle strain or sprain in the back's soft tissue. Dr. Lurie integrates physical therapy and massage therapy into his treatments to help relieve muscle pain and promote healing. For example, a gentle massage stimulates internal healing and helps relax the soft tissues, restoring flexibility and movement to the body.
During the third and final phase of treatment, Dr. Lurie helps patients make lifestyle changes to reduce the risk for future injury and promote optimal well-being.
"Individuals who sustain a musculoskeletal injury are frequently at risk for future injury," said Dr. Lurie. "By correcting the mechanical problem and teaching patients corrective care exercises, we empower our patients to live fully, active lives."
Dr. Lurie has worked to free patients from pain for over 11 years. The Neck and Back Clinics has eight locations serving the Green Valley, Downtown Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Spring Valley and Pahrump communities. For more information, visit the website at http://theneckandbackclinics.com.