When you need an auto injury chiropractor, you can count on Dr. Ayaz Shah for the treatments you need to get back to being yourself as soon as possible. You can visit him at one of his four offices in the Bronx, Manhattan, Woodside Queens, and Jackson Heights, Queens, NY. When you have been in an auto accident, getting quality chiropractic care as soon after the accident as possible is as important as calling your mechanic.
Chiropractic adjustment
After an auto accident, you may feel some symptoms immediately. You may be dizzy, have blurred vision, and feel nauseous. These are all potentially symptoms of whiplash. Whiplash is caused by the sudden violent snapping back and forth of your neck. It can stretch things to the point of fraying, and it isn't surprising that some of the vertebrae end up out of alignment.
Dr. Shah will do a complete examination of your spine and may also choose to do an x-ray to assist with the diagnosis. He is also able to provide manipulation under anesthesia when disc injuries are involved. By manipulating the spine, he is able to get things back into alignment and help to prevent some of the worst symptoms of whiplash from happening.
Massage therapy
Massage therapy benefits both the body and the mind. Whether you have a deep tissue massage or relaxation massage, it will be an excellent complement to chiropractic treatments. Both of them provide faster, more efficient healing when used in conjunction. When muscles are relaxed they are better able to be manipulated and to accept the therapy your chiropractor may use.
Cryotherapy
Ice pack cryotherapy can be very effective in treating whiplash by reducing inflammation, swelling, and pain. It can be used in the initial hours after your accident, switching to heat packs after a few days.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy uses low level light waves to treat strained muscles and ligaments. The laser is a hand held device that the auto injury chiropractor places right on the source of the injury for thirty seconds to several minutes. It can be very effective in treating pain without medication.
Contact Dr. Shah when you need a chiropractor after an auto injury. He has four offices for your convenience. You can make an appointment in the Bronx, Manhattan, Woodside Queens, and Jackson Heights, Queens, NY, all using the same phone number 718-507-8675. Links are available to request an appointment right on our website.