If you have recently experienced a slip and fall injury, seeking proper medical treatment is crucial for your recovery. At New Dimensions Chiropractic Center in Tallahassee, FL, we have provided our patients with natural and effective injury treatment for many years.
Types of Injuries
While anyone can sustain injuries from falls and slips, older people are at more risk. Since senior citizens have frail stability, they are likely to fall and injure themselves. Common slip and fall injuries include the following.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries are so subtle that you won’t realize you sustained them until days or weeks after the impact. Whiplash is a common soft tissue injury that occurs when the head snaps back and forth, causing micro-tears in the neck’s tendons and ligaments. If treatment for whiplash isn’t sought, you may experience headaches, dizziness, neck pain, and stiffness.
Other common soft tissue injuries are sprains and strains, which can occur anywhere, including the ankle, wrist, neck, back, knees, and shoulders. If left untreated, soft tissue injuries can become a chronic problem. So, always seek the services of a chiropractor to treat your injury after a fall or slip.
Back Pain
The impact of a fall or slip may cause a disc to herniate, which causes pain, tingling, and numbness, especially when a nerve is pinched.
Shoulder and Neck Injury
Shoulder or neck injury may occur if you land awkwardly on your shoulder or neck. Besides, overexertion, as you try to gain balance when falling or slipping, may cause soft tissue injuries. Shoulder injuries during a fall typically result in a torn rotator cuff, shoulder dislocation, broken collar bone, and pinched nerves.
Knee Pain
An awkward twist is likely to injure your knee. Your knee comprises several bones and muscles held together by ligaments and tendons. So, any injury to these structures may take time to heal when you slip or fall. However, if you visit a chiropractor, they locate the root cause of the pain and devise a long-lasting treatment.
Head Injuries
If you hit your head on the ground, you may suffer a concussion, bumps, and bruises. Sometimes, falls may lead to significant head injuries, including hematoma and skull fracture. Depending on the nature of your head injury, a chiropractor can restore your health to its former self.
Schedule an Appointment at Our Black-Owned Chiropractic Clinic in Tallahassee, FL
Have you been injured in a fall or slip accident? Please book an appointment with Dr. Andrew Lewis Jr at New Dimensions Chiropractic Center. Call us today at (850) 765-3039 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
