FLORENCE, S.C., May 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Health & Wellness Center in Florence, SC is encouraging car accident injury patients to seek prompt treatment from a chiropractor. According to the practice, injuries sustained during a car accident, such as whiplash, can lead to chronic neck pain, back pain, headaches and migraines. Chiropractors Dr. Steven McKay and Dr. J. Craig Strickland said they have had great success helping patients heal by restoring alignment to the musculoskeletal system. They strongly recommend that injury patients seek treatment that addresses not only the symptoms of pain, but also their underlying cause.
Florence chiropractor Dr. Steven McKay is working to raise awareness about the importance of chiropractic care following a car accident injury.
"If a car accident causes a misalignment in the body, prescription painkillers can only provide temporary back or neck pain relief," said Dr. McKay. "Chiropractic adjustments are necessary to restore proper alignment and correct the underlying cause for pain. Unfortunately, many injury victims do not realize that their pain is caused by a misalignment. That's why our practice is working to raise awareness about the true impact of auto injuries and encourage accident victims to receive a chiropractic evaluation."
Chiropractor Dr. J. Craig Strickland said that many accident victims suffer from whiplash injuries or herniated discs. According to Dr. Strickland, rear-impact accidents may whip the cervical spine beyond its normal range of motion, leading to chronic neck pain and headaches. Some patients may even experience difficulty concentrating at work or be unable to enjoy a restful night's sleep.
"Whiplash is the most common auto injury, and it can have a profound impact on the body," said Dr. Strickland. "Unfortunately, accident victims typically do not experience pain symptoms until weeks or even months after the crash. For this reason, it's essential that accident victims seek immediate diagnostic care, rather than waiting for a problem to develop. The earlier we can diagnose and injury, the more we can do to prevent chronic neck and back pain."
In addition to spinal adjustments, the practice also recommends physical therapy to help patients safely regain a full range of motion after treatment. Physiotherapy treatments include at-home rehabilitation exercises that help patients bring movement back to the body. Dr. Strickland says that many patients with soft tissue injuries, such as a strained muscle, benefit greatly from these treatments.
The wellness center has served the Florence, Darlington, Timmonsville, Effingham and Coward communities for over 50 years. Chiropractors Dr. McKay and Dr. Strickland are committed to empowering patients to proactively take control of their health. In addition to providing treatments for back pain management and injuries, the practice also offers regular community seminars on proper posture, nutrition, stress management and general wellness care.
Auto injury victims who would like to learn more about the practice's treatments may visit http://www.advantagehealthandwellnesscenter.com/.