Kick Car Accident Back Pain to the Curb in 3 Easy Steps

One of the most common things I treat in my practice is pain. That is pretty common as an Acupuncturist because pain is one of the things that Acupuncture has been widely researched to treat successfully, though it is far from all we can do.  Interestingly, a significant portion of the pain and arthritis I treat is EXACTLY in the area of an injury 10-15 years before. To me, this speaks to mild injuries left untended and surprisingly, mild auto accidents are the culprit of much more than we realize in the moment.

SO the question becomes - if you’re in an auto accident and have mild (or major, frankly) whiplash, back pain or headaches, what can you do to resolve the immediate pain, return to function and PREVENT lasting pain and complications? Sans drugs and surgery, you know, if you're not into that stuff.

Here are three easy actionable steps I’ve put together based on my medicine and experience that you or someone you love can take immediately to help your body restore and repair as quickly and successfully as possible:

Three Easy Steps to Kick Pain To The Curb

1. Take an Epsom Salt Soak ASAP post injury - Epsom Salts are a natural anti-inflammatory (Dr. Oz Approved!). They can help naturally decrease inflammation to decrease pain and speed recovery. Put a cup in the bath, soak for at least 20 minutes (longer if you need it) and feel better fast! You can repeat this as often as it feels good to you post MVA (motor vehicle accident).
   
   
2. Get Treatment - Acupuncture, Physical Therapy, or BOTH - In my experience, the sooner you get in for treatment the better. ACUPUNCTURE can naturally decrease pain, decrease inflammation and improve endorphin release for faster recovery. Physical therapy addresses musculoskeletal misalignment and imbalance to ensure that injuries do not create lasting patterns of pain.
   
   
3. Hydrate with Green Tea - If you are dehydrated you will heal more slowly. Green tea is warming and moving in Chinese herbal therapy and practically, it is a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. A minimum of 4 cups per day is recommended for a therapeutic effect - more is always welcome! It can be hot or cold, and decaf is recommended at high doses.
   
   

Questions? Need Help with Car Accident Recovery? Contact Me!

I’m keeping it short and sweet today because more than anything, I want you to act if you have an accident or injury! Not waste time reading all the (wonderful, of course!) things I have to say. If you want to know more about back pain after a car accident or whiplash and what to do, please search through my blog for more information using the search bar at the top or contact me. You can comment in the comments section below or email me using the contact form HERE. You can also book in for an appointment or a free consult online anytime - I’d be overjoyed to see you or answer your questions with a phone consultation!

Until next time, thanks for tuning in!

~Rebecca

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