Graston Technique For Slip & Falls

It’s winter on Long Island, and we’ve already experienced some heavy snowfall and icy conditions on the roads and sidewalk. The combination of wintery conditions with less hours of daylight than in the spring and summer months make winter here the most accident-prone time of year when it comes to slip-and-fall injuries. And you don’t even have to fall to the ground to suffer an injury… as catching yourself from falling often involves sudden jerking motions that can pull muscles and damage our soft tissue.

When searching for pain relief because of a slip-and-fall injury, many of us will only think of seeing a chiropractor if we feel that the pain is primarily a result of a back injury. But chiropractic care can be more encompassing than you might think.

Should I See A Chiropractor After A Slip & Fall?

If you experience a slip-and-fall accident and knowingly receive a serious injury, it’s important to go to the emergency room or urgent care and get a proper diagnosis to immediately address severe injuries such as broken bones. With that in mind, recovery from a slip and fall – regardless of the severity of the injury – can still be a long journey. Chiropractic care is an excellent choice when looking for a way to recover quicker and more efficiently from a wide range of injuries.

What Treatments Are Available To Treat A Slip & Fall Injury?

Chiropractic care has multiple tools at its disposal to treat slip and fall injuries. Spinal manipulation, the most common treatment associated with chiropractors, can be useful in some slip and fall injuries. Additionally, many will benefit from massage therapy as it helps to relieve tension, reduce inflammation and improve circulation. But as slip-and-fall injuries often involve soft tissue damage, the Graston Technique is an excellent treatment.

Soft tissue damage causes scarring deep under your skin that’s completely invisible to the eye. A bad slip and fall, for example, could damage the surrounding muscle, tendons or ligaments resulting in pain and reduced range of motion. These injuries can take a long time to heal, but when a Graston Technique® certified chiropractor administers the technique by utilizing specially trained stainless-steel tools, they can locate the adhesions and deeply buried scar tissue and break it up – increasing your range of motion while expediting the healing process.

East Bay Chiropractic Wellness Can Expedite Your Recovery Time From A Slip & Fall

Injuries related to slip and falls, as well as a number of other personal injuries, have the potential to cause chronic pain and discomfort. That doesn’t mean you have to live with the pain. At East Bay Chiropractic, we specialize in the use of the Graston Technique® in pain management and relief caused by soft tissue fibrosis and chronic inflammation that could lead to that constant pain or discomfort. And with more than 35 years of experience, you can rest assured that you’ll be in good hands. Contact East Bay Chiropractic today to learn more about how we can help you manage and overcome your pain.