Thanks to the advancements in car safety over the past 50 years, a significant number of people have survived car accidents with fewer injuries than they would have had otherwise. At Westmoreland Chiropractic & Rehab Associates, we specialize in treating various health issues, including injuries from auto accidents.

Seatbelt Injuries and Airbag Bruising

Car seatbelts and restraints have been available for decades. In the 1970s, they were optional, and it was not until individuals experienced their first car accident that they began using them. However, by the 1980s, seatbelts became a standard requirement in most states, and airbags were also introduced to reduce injuries and fatalities in auto accidents.

Both seatbelts and airbags provide crucial safety by keeping drivers and passengers in place during a vehicle impact or accident. The seatbelt secures the body in the seat, absorbing a significant amount of impact energy from the rear and underneath. The airbag acts as a cushion to the front of the person. However, the forces involved in a car accident can often be much stronger, and this is where physics comes into play.

What Happens During a Collision

When a car is in motion, the car and its contents are moving at the same speed. If the car suddenly stops or is pushed in a different direction due to a collision, the contents inside the car continue moving at their original speed and direction. Without safety features, drivers or passengers could collide with objects inside the car or even be ejected through the windows.

While seatbelts and airbags keep people contained, it requires a significant amount of force. The force exerted on the body by the seatbelt straps and airbag can lead to neck pain, whiplash, bruising, stretching, blunt force injuries, and more. These are the types of injuries that can benefit from chiropractic care.

Find Auto Accident Injury Help in Export, Mamont, and Greensburg, PA

At Westmoreland Chiropractic & Rehab Associates, our chiropractors specialize in addressing car accident injuries, including whiplash, neck pain, and seatbelt injuries. While modern safety designs minimize the severity of car accident injuries, individuals can still sustain significant harm.

Our chiropractic treatments target misalignments, strains, sprains, and tears, leading to a more effective recovery compared to relying solely on ice and rest. We serve patients from Export, Mamont, Greensburg, and the surrounding areas. Schedule an appointment with us today and let us help you recover from your auto accident injury.