RICHARDSON, Texas, June 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interactive Family Clinic in Richardson, TX is raising awareness about summer car accident injuries. According to chiropractor Dr. Houssam Aljamal, the practice treats an increased number of patients in the summer due to the break from school and vacations. If individuals suffer a car accident injury while on vacation, Dr. Aljamal is urging them to seek treatment from a chiropractor. Dr. Aljamal says that prompt diagnosis of injuries will help the body heal faster, avoid chronic pain, and ensure accident victims receive full compensation from their insurance companies.
Chiropractor Dr. Houssam Aljamal is warning patients about the dangerous of car injuries and the importance of seeking prompt treatment following an accident. Increased road traffic increases the risk for serious car accidents.
"Without proper treatment, car accident injuries can cause serious health problems, including chronic neck and back pain," said Dr. Aljamal. "Every summer, our practice sees an increase in the number of patients who are car accident victims."
According to Dr. Aljamal, a car accident injury, like whiplash, can occur at speeds as slow as five miles per hour. The chiropractor says that even a minor fender bender can lead to chronic neck pain, headaches and migraines.
"Many patients mistakenly believe that if they only have a few minor bruises, then they are fine," said Dr. Aljamal. "Unfortunately, that's simply not the case. It may take several weeks or even months for chronic pain to develop. But once it does, it can be extremely debilitating. Early diagnosis of a spinal misalignment or soft tissue injuries can save patients months of pain, frustration and medical bills."
The force of a rear impact can whip the neck beyond its normal range of motion, causing a spinal misalignment and straining the soft tissues. When the body is out of alignment, patients may experience acute and chronic pain, as well as fatigue. Dr. Aljamal says that patients are also at greater risk for future injuries.
"Chiropractic adjustments are a safe, gentle and effective treatment for restoring alignment to the musculoskeletal system," said Dr. Aljamal. "Most importantly, by restoring proper alignment, we can prevent the buildup of scar tissue. This is critical because scar tissue exacerbates pain and impedes the healing process. It can take scar tissue several months to form, however. This is why accident victims may not immediately experience pain following a car crash – and also why prompt treatment and wellness care is so important."
Dr. Aljamal said he has had great success helping patients heal through wellness care and natural pain management.
Dr. Aljamal and his practice, Interactive Family Clinic, are based in Richardson and serve the greater Dallas community, including University Park, Garland and Carrollton. Prospective patients may learn more about pain management, injury rehabilitation and wellness care by visiting http://www.backtomyhealth.com/.