A car accident can come out of nowhere. They often leave you with no car, unbearable pain, and a dresser top full of painkillers meant to help you heal. Sadly, most prescription painkillers also come with adverse side effects such as fatigue, dizziness, and fogginess. Some are even addictive. Thankfully, these are not your only options. Many studies show that alternative treatments such as herbal remedies, acupuncture, and chiropractic care can help you heal from your car accident with little to no side effects.
Natural Remedy Alternatives After a Car Accident
If you are fortunate enough to walk away with only minor injuries, you might consider using natural remedies instead of prescription painkillers. For example, if the car accident left you a bit shaken up, then using chamomile will help you relax and soothe your mind. Additionally, curcumin and ginger root can help reduce swelling and are a great alternative to anti-inflammatory drugs, such as hydrocortisone and phenylbutazone.
With swelling usually comes bruising which can be painful and not appeal to have all over your body. Bentonite clay and parsley leaves help reduce the swelling in the bruise and pull toxins from the body, reducing the appearance of the bruising on your skin. Calendula is an alternative to quicker healing minor cuts and scrapes. It works as an anti-inflammatory and contains antiseptic properties that help heal open wounds. Essential oils such as basil, peppermint, and rosemary oil can help reduce a headache and migraine caused by the accident.
Acupuncture Treatments
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical method that removes bad vibes and chi that cause pains and illnesses. Today it is used to help manipulate the bodies blood and energy flow to specific areas. Creating these movements in the body signals it to focus more on the specific area allowing it to heal quicker. Acupuncture has shown to reduce the symptoms of whiplash. It will reduce the swelling in the neck and lower the pain level you feel.
Chiropractic Care
Many times, after an accident your body may have moved in unnatural ways, causing pain in joints, muscles, and more. Finding healing through a chiropractor can help realign body parts such as your spine and neck. When you see a chiropractor, they will examine your body and find the best chiropractic method for you specifically. It is a noninvasive treatment and can reduce pain without drugs. Chiropractic care may help you avoid long-term pain and restore the range of motion in your body. It can reduce inflammation, scar tissue, and pain throughout the body.
Drugs are not always the safest or best choice to help with inflammation, pains, and other car accident-related injuries. There are more studies every year on why to choose an alternative medicine to help heal. Lake Point Chiro offers natural remedies, acupuncture treatments, and chiropractic care. To book an appointment today call 777-974-5215. You can also find more information about each of these alternatives to the traditional drug choices at the website lakepointechiro.com. Do not let pain and drugs take over the rest of your life try natural remedies and alternative care to restore your health.
