Chiropractic Services in Gainesville, GA

At Align Chiropractic, we have a unique and diverse approach to diagnosing and treating general health conditions. This is first accomplished by putting together a team of healthcare professionals with a variety of treatment protocols. The Associates at Align Chiropractic maintain their level of competency by taking annual educational seminars and utilizing the most up to date diagnostics and technicques. All patients are treated professionaly and with the utmost attention.

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Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Provides Help for Whiplash.

Article by Dr. Sandra De Sousa.
Whiplash is an injury that is common to automobile accidents, but there are many other ways in which this painful blow to the cervical spine can occur. When it does, studies confirm that Chiropractic and Rehab can provide significant help and long-term healing results.

A whiplash injury occurs when there is an abrupt backward or forward jerking motion of the head which causes an injury to the neck and the back. These cervical spinal injuries most frequently result when a person who is involved in an automobile accident is struck in such a way as to cause the jerking motion of the head and neck to occur. However, this action can also occur when a person is participating in a sporting event. It's been known to occur when riding on amusement park rides and sometimes as the result of a fall.

"Nearly 1 out of 15 adult Americans suffers from the annoying and sometimes debilitating long-term effects of whiplash injury, usually in the form of neck stiffness and pain," said Arthur C. Croft, DC, and director of the Spine Research Institute in San Diego, Calif. Fortunately, the results of several studies regarding relief for whiplash show that Chiropractic offers a very high level of help. Here are the conclusions of 4 separate studies sited by Dr. Croft:

In a study published in Injury, 93 percent of 28 patients showed significant improvements following Chiropractic care. The help protocol utilized included spinal manipulation, stretching and physiotherapy.

Study results published in the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine showed similar findings. "Whiplash injuries are common. Chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment in chronic cases," researchers said in their study conclusions.

Finally, two separate studies published in the Journal of Manipulative Physiology and Therapy confirm Chiropractic benefits. "For chronic spinal pain in general, when compared to traditional medical approaches, Chiropractic has generally been shown to be more effective."

Practicing safe driving and using properly adjusted headrest restraints and seatbelts can go a long way to preventing whiplash accidents. Wearing the proper head gear in sporting activities, particularly for those playing a violent sport like football, can also help to prevent injury.

Ask your Chiropractor what recommendations he or she can provide to keep your cervical spine in top condition and help you to avoid injury to the neck and back. Of course, should a whiplash injury occur, Chiropractic is the well established source of intervention and long-term relief.

As you can see, chiropractic has been shown to help injuries related to car accidents. Visit Our team at Align Clinic to find out how they can help you!

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“I have been a patient of Dr. Sandra De Sousa and she is excellent. She takes time with her patients, cares about you and does and excellent job at correcting the problem. Some things have taken only a few weeks and some things for me stretched out, but all in all she has done a marvelous job bringing me into alignment.” -Lynne

Thank you so much for the amazing job in helping me, recover from my injuries. I have received excellent care from all the therapists and as for Dr. De Sousa. You have changed my life and for that I will be forever grateful. I look forward to seeing you soon. Thanks Again! -Paula

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“For three years I have been suffering with chronic headaches, neck pain and weakness of my right shoulder as a result of a car accident, but after only two weeks of receiving treatments, I have felt tremendous improvement! I just feel good and healthier than I have felt in a very long time. I look forward to continue therapy, strengthen my back and correct my spine so I can continue to be pain free for life. I owe all my thanks to my Dr. De Sousa and the wonderful staff. I look forward, enthusiastically to a vitality I haven't had in years.” -Jennifer M.

“You guys are so awesome!!! I can’t thank the doctors, massage and physical therapists enough for helping me recover from my football injury. I significantly continue to feel better and better!!! Expectations were met and well beyond.” -John

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