After a Fall, Should I See A Chiropractor in Seattle?

Every year, millions of people fall, inducing underlying injuries that may lead to pain or muscle stiffness. Many people put off seeing a chiropractor in Seattle until symptoms appear or worsen – a mistake that could cause an injury to worsen and become more difficult to treat. Instead of postponing treatment, the time to see a chiropractor is immediately after a fall to improve chances of shorter and more effective treatment.

Here at Optimal Health Chiropractic and Massage Clinic, we treat many patients with slip and fall injuries. Falls are especially common during the winter, when ice creates slippery surfaces that are difficult to walk on. Fall accidents are also common in the workplace, as well as among the elderly, of whom the Centers for Disease Control report one in three will fall every year.

A slip and fall incident may not appear serious at first, but underlying injuries may affect the joints, connective tissues, bones and alignment. Initially, symptoms may appear only as bruising or soreness. Over time, however, the injury may become increasingly inflamed, resulting in stiffness, spasms and chronic pain.

Slip and Fall Injury Treatment for Seattle & Edmonds WA

Instead of managing symptoms with medications or allowing pain to affect quality of life, we recommend chiropractic as a means of treating fall-related injuries. This natural, non-invasive approach goes straight to the source of an injury, correcting the body’s alignment and allowing it to properly heal without complication. We treat shoulder pain, neck pain, lower back pain and many other types of discomfort stemming from slip and fall accidents.

Our methods relieve pressure on the nerves and restore range of motion in as few visits as possible. The goal is to eliminate pain, isolate the injury and facilitate recovery as quickly and efficiently as possible. Have you ever sustained injuries after a fall?

If so, call our Seattle chiropractors today! We're here to help.