On average, 6 million auto crashes happen and over 3 million people are injured every year in the United States (census.gov, 2014). Injuries from an auto crash can occur at any speed that a vehicle is traveling. Even minor fender-benders can create injuries that may not be apparent at the moment of the crash. In fact, many people who have been involved in these types of crashes may not be aware that they are injured until symptoms begin disrupting their daily activities. For instance, an injured neck (spinal connective tissue injury) is one of the most commonly overlooked injuries that occur during auto crashes. Similarly, other spinal injuries can occur during an auto crash that may not be related to spinal connective tissue injury.

Ironically, many injuries can happen from the tightness of a seatbelt. The seatbelt is designed to stop our bodies from moving during an auto crash, but it does not stop the internal organs or neck from moving abruptly. Even at a low rate of speed, an auto crash may result in minor damage to the vehicle, but it could cause major injury to the body. Fortunately, chiropractic care focuses on the issues and injuries caused by a misaligned spinal cord. Receiving treatment from a chiropractor following an auto crash may produce significant results, depending on your condition. In fact, chiropractors have helped thousands of people recover from their auto crash injuries.