When a Crash Leaves a Lasting Mark
Auto accidents rarely affect only one part of the body. Symptoms often appear gradually, growing stronger over the days that follow. Here’s what one patient experienced after a T-bone collision. She immediately felt shaken and noticed rising neck and mid-back pain, along with a headache stretching across her temples.
In the days that followed, she reported a pins-and-needles feeling in her upper back, intense shooting sensations into her head, and weakness in her arm and hand. Her right leg sometimes gave out unexpectedly. Everyday tasks like cooking, bending, and lifting her children increased her discomfort and left her feeling frustrated and unsure of her limits.
The Emotional Toll of Lingering Pain
This patient’s challenges were not only physical. She struggled with sleep, often lying awake for hours and averaging only four to five hours on her worst nights. Fatigue, irritability, and difficulty staying patient became common.
She began feeling nervous whenever she drove and often noticed brief waves of lightheadedness or imbalance. Even the activities she once loved, like treadmill workouts or lifting free weights, didn’t feel possible anymore. All of these shifts left her feeling older than her age and a bit removed from the life she was used to.
How Dr. Hulbert Supported Her Recovery
Through careful assessment and ongoing chiropractic care, Dr. Hulbert helped this patient manage her symptoms and regain function. He monitored muscle guarding, range-of-motion changes, nerve irritation, and joint restrictions while providing gentle adjustments tailored to her needs. His thoughtful guidance gave her clarity and confidence as she moved through recovery.
Care That Puts People First
After an accident, it’s essential to feel like someone is really listening. We take time to connect, talk, and understand what each person is going through so they feel cared for right away.
Dr. Hulbert puts it this way: “Healing begins when patients feel safe telling their story. I see my role as walking beside them as their body finds its way back.”
Take the Next Step Toward Healing
Gentle chiropractic care can help restore motion, reduce nerve irritation, and support injured areas as they recover from the forces of a collision. Just as important is the reassurance of having a team that stays by your side throughout the process.
If you are still feeling the effects of an accident, you don’t have to navigate this alone. We are here to help you feel steady, hopeful, and cared for again. Contact Power Inn Chiropractic today to book an appointment.
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