Car Accident Chiropractor San Antonio - Dr. Sam | Personal Injury and Trauma Psychiatry Doctor In San Antonio

As a car accident chiropractor in San Antonio, Dr. Samaniego treats car accident survivors using a range of chiropractic adjustments. Here are a few types of adjustments patients may undergo during a typical session.

Direct Thrust Technique

Also referred to as high velocity, low amplitude method or mobilization with impulse, the direct thrust technique involves pulling instead of pushing against body structures and monitoring the increased restraint. It is one of the oldest and most popular types of manual therapy still used by chiropractors today.

This technique may be used to:

Realign the spine
“Crack” or “pop” the back
Provide pain relief
Reduce inflammation
Improve range of motion

Articulatory Technique

The articulatory technique may be used to restore a dysfunctional joint. By incorporating high to moderate amplitude forces, Dr. Samaniego will engage a joint’s full range of motion to help reduce pain.

Spinal Mobilization

When performing this technique, chiropractors use passive movement of a specific spinal section to help improve range of motion. Spinal mobilization may help:

Increase range of motion
Decrease pain in the spine
Re-align spinal segments

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release refers to a number of manual procedures designed to alleviate tension in the fascia of the body. During a myofascial release adjustment, the chiropractor will apply sustained pressure to relieve stiffness and pain. This technique offers benefits to the joints, bones, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, and soft tissue.

Myofascial release can help:

Relax muscles
Minimize soreness
Improve tissue recovery
Decrease the effects of stress
Reduce or suppress trigger point pain and sensitivity
Reduce adhesions along with scar tissue
Improve joint range of motion
Improve neuromuscular efficiency
Regulate the production of cytokines
Decrease neuromuscular hypertonicity
Support the growth and repair of muscle tissue

Muscle Energy Technique

Dr. Samaniego, a car accident chiropractor in San Antonio, may use the muscle energy technique to help stretch a muscle and address a range of symptoms caused by acute somatic dysfunction due to severe muscle spasms or whiplash injury. By incorporating directed and controlled constrictions, the muscle energy technique can help alleviate back pain and improve musculoskeletal function.

The technique is used to:

Stretch tight or weak muscles
Reduce muscle spasms
Increase range of motion
Relieve soft tissue pain
Promote healing

Functional Technique

The functional technique targets joints with the goal of eliminating restriction, improving mobility, relieving pain, and reducing inflammation.

Spinal Manipulation

During spinal manipulation, the chiropractor will assess each individual vertebra for movement to determine which spinal discs are out of place. Spinal manipulation can provide relief to patients experiencing:

Muscle spasms
Localized inflammation
Misaligned spinal segments

Flexion-Distraction

A chiropractor will use the Flexion-Distraction method to gently stretch the spine, enabling the chiropractor to use a gentle pumping method to correct spinal alignment. The technique can be used to:

Address sciatica
Relieve pinched nerves
Treat herniated discs
Increase disc and joint motion

Gonstead Method

This chiropractic technique is commonly used to relieve:

Inflammation
Back pain
Neck pain
Chronic pain
Hip or pelvic misalignments

As a car accident chiropractor in San Antonio, Dr. Samaniego provides chiropractic adjustment for car accident survivors. If you’re experiencing pain, give My Doctor Sam a call to schedule an appointment and get the care you deserve.