Seatbelts and airbags reduce the risk of severe injury and death during a car accident. While these devices provide essential protection, they can also be the cause of a car accident injury. Thankfully, Dr. Senecal at Eastland Chiropractic in Twin Falls can provide chiropractic care that will help you recover from these injuries.

What Can Cause an Airbag Injury?

An airbag can keep your head from hitting your dashboard, steering wheel, or windshield. While airbags can prevent serious injury, they inflate quickly and the force from an airbag can still lead to injuries.

What Can Cause a Seatbelt Injury?

Seatbelts restrain your body during a car crash, helping to ensure that you're not ejected from your vehicle. However, the force of that restraint can cause blunt force trauma.

Common Injuries Caused by Airbags and Seatbelts

• Herniated discs: Hitting a seatbelt with a great deal of force can cause spinal misalignments. This can cause the discs in your spine to move out of place.
• Burns and abrasions: The friction from airbags and seatbelts can leave you with burns and abrasions. These injuries often look similar to rug burns.
• Whiplash: Whiplash is a common auto accident injury, especially in rear-end collisions. When you're forcefully restrained by a seatbelt, it can cause your neck to jerk back and forth, leading to injuries.
• Rib injuries: At the point of impact, airbags and seatbelts can hit your ribs with a great deal of force. This can lead to bruising or more serious injuries.
• Shoulder dislocation: Failing to wear a seatbelt properly could lead to an injury. A dislocated shoulder is a common seatbelt injury.

How a Chiropractor Treats a Seatbelt or Airbag Injury

A chiropractor can examine your body and create a customized treatment plan for your injuries. An auto accident injury can throw your body out of alignment. Your chiropractor can address these issues and help your body recover. Chiropractic care can also be used to treat pain and stiffness caused by your injuries.

Make an Appointment with Our Chiropractor in Twin Falls, ID

Airbags and seatbelts can help you avoid a serious car accident injury. However, a car crash can still damage your body in ways that you may not even notice at first. Make an appointment with Dr. Senecal at Eastland Chiropractic so that you can get natural and effective treatment for your injuries. Call our team today at (208) 734-7077 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.