Auto Injury Treatment with Our Knoxville Chiropractor Dr. Leavitt

Since 2006, Knoxville chiropractor Dr. Leavitt has helped members of his community find healing and relief from auto accidents, which occur by the thousands every day in this country. Chiropractic care is an effective holistic approach to healing, and we'd be happy to meet with you and help you find relief from your pain, dysfunction, and stress. Our staff ta West Knoxville Chiropractic wants you to know how an auto accident injury can be treated at our office.

Common Types of Auto Accident Injury

Fast or slow, major or minor, driver or passenger—no matter what the conditions of an auto accident, injuries can and do happen as a result. A few of the most common ones we evaluate and treat at our chiropractic care clinic include:

• Whiplash: also known as neck pain syndrome, this condition occurs when the neck snaps in a whip-like fashion. Signs and symptoms include neck pain, stiffness, ringing in the ears, headache, arm numbness, jaw pain, and insomnia. 

• Sciatica: compression of the sciatic nerve root (in your lower back) can lead to debilitating pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling that extends from the buttocks all the way to the lower leg and foot. In an auto accident, this often occurs due to a vertebral joint misalignment or disc injury.

• Rotator cuff injury/shoulder dislocation: your seat belt can save your life, but its strain on the shoulder may lead to an acute injury such as a muscle strain, joint dislocation, or brachial plexus injury (damage to the "nerve highway" in your shoulder)

• Dashboard knee: blunt force trauma to the knee can lead to swelling, pain, and tenderness at the knee; stiffness and kneecap (patella) dysfunction may occur as well

• Back pain: physical and psychological stress associated with an auto accident can lead to back pain; this pain may be mild to severe or may come and go depending on the time of day or activity level

The Benefits of Working with an Auto Accident Chiropractor

When you come to see our auto accident chiropractor in Knoxville for help, you can expect to experience an individualized and holistic approach to your healing. Dr. Leavitt will perform a physical exam, looking for clear signs of injury as well as hidden imbalances which may exacerbate your symptoms. Then, using natural and non-invasive techniques that enhance your body's natural healing ability, he can address both! 

Popular services offered at our chiropractic care clinic include:

• Chiropractic adjustments

• Non-surgical spinal decompression and traction

• Massage and other forms of soft tissue therapy

• Corrective exercises and stretches

• Lifestyle counseling (regarding sleep, stress, nutrition, etc.)

Were You in an Auto Accident?

Contact West Knoxville Chiropractic at (865) 287-5904 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Leavitt and get back in the driver's seat of your own health!