Chiropractic Treatment for Injuries in Icy Weather

Cold weather and snow cause many people to injure themselves while shoveling, walking on ice, and performing other related tasks. Seeking help from a chiropractor after an injury occurs can help you stay healthy. 

Common Injuries

Injuries resulting from the cold weather can take many forms. Some of the most common types of these injuries include:

• Slipped disc
• Herniated disc
• Knee injuries
• Neck injuries

Many patients also experience whiplash in cold weather, either from car accidents that occur because of poor weather conditions or because of slips and falls on ice. 

Avoiding Winter Injuries

Fortunately, there are many ways to avoid winter injuries.

• Shovel frequently to prevent snow from building up on the sidewalks around your home.
• Use de-icing techniques to keep your sidewalks and driveway safe. 
• Avoid driving during snow storms.
• Avoid making commitments to leave the house when the weather is poor.
• Keep your property well-lit at night. 
• When shoveling, use a lightweight plastic shovel and avoid lifting snow. Instead, push it out of the way.
• Lay down nonslip mats and rugs at the entrances to your home.

Chiropractic Techniques to Treat Injuries

At Nichols Chiropractic, we use the following techniques to treat our patients suffering from winter injury:

• Spinal adjustment. For patients suffering from winter injuries, spinal adjustment can help the body heal. This technique helps relieve pressure on the spinal cord and enables the body to heal.
• Massage therapy. Massage therapy can help improve circulation in the muscles and in injured areas of the body. 
• Stretches and exercises. We teach patients to perform stretches and exercises that can help reduce muscle stiffness and improve mobility after an accident occurs.

Seek Treatment from Your Chiropractor in Manhattan, KS

At Nichols Chiropractic in Manhattan KS, we help patients manage their pain and avoid further injury. Whether you’re suffering from back and muscle strain or another cold weather related injury, we can help. We use all natural techniques to help our patients heal.

To make an appointment, contact us at 785-537-2211.