Injuries caused by Slips & Falls at Back & Neck Care Chiropractic

At Back & Neck Care Chiropractic, our Vancouver chiropractors are ready to welcome spring--and we're wondering if you are, too! As the last of the ice and snow melts and puddles abound, we ask all our patients to be extra careful while walking around outside to avoid a trip or fall. Of course, accidents can happen anywhere, even at work or at home. Fortunately, our team offers a variety of non-invasive and drug-free chiropractic techniques to help relieve your pain and accelerate your recovery following a slip or fall-related injury. Keep reading to learn more.  

Common Slip & Fall Injuries

The severity and type of a fall-related injury really depends on the unique incident, and will be different for every person. That said, the following are some of the most common injuries we see after patients have had an accidental slip or fall:

• Muscle strain
• Muscle spasm
• Neck pain
• Lower back pain
• Ligament sprain or rupture
• Joint pain 
• Spinal disc bulge or disc herniation

Slips, trips, and falls are so common that there's even an acronym for one of the most frequently occurring injuries: FOOSH. This stands for a fall on an outstretched hand and may include a broken bone, wrist, elbow, or shoulder dislocation, or a rotator cuff strain or tear. 

How Our Vancouver Chiropractor Team Can Help You After A Slip Or Fall

Chiropractic care can be helpful during every stage of healing following a slip or fall:

• In the acute phase: we'll reduce inflammation, pain, and swelling with massage, cold and heat therapy, and spinal adjustments
• In the sub-acute phase: we'll promote tissue healing and mobility through corrective exercises, nutritional counseling, and additional spinal adjustments to improve communication between your nervous system and your body
• In later stages: we'll help you prevent chronic dysfunction by teaching you better movement mechanics and by prescribing corrective exercises that focus on improving the strength and endurance of key muscles

Are You In Pain After An Accidental Slip Or Fall? Let Our Vancouver Chiropractic Staff Get You Back On Your Feet & Feeling Great

If you've been hurt in a fall-related incident, then come see what our Vancouver chiropractic staff can do for you. We're gladly accepting new patients and offer a flexible schedule to meet your needs. To consult with a chiropractor, call (360) 253-6674 today.