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Experiencing a motor vehicle accident is never easy, but having to endure an injury that lingers makes it all the more difficult. Knee injuries sustained in car crashes are just the type to leave you in pain and discomfort for years to come, if not forever. One highly effective means of managing an accident-related injury to the important patella ligament in the knee is with the help of a chiropractic specialist who's all too familiar with this type of problem.

What The Patella Is And What It Does For You

Your patella ligament runs down from the front of your thigh and through the kneecap, allowing the knee to bend and the entire leg to extend. You can't run, jump or even gracefully step over something without the patella functioning normally. Depending on the extent of your injury, simple walking may be unbearable or impossible until the patella is back in business.

How It's Damaged In A Motor Vehicle Accident

Knee damage in car accidents is frequently caused by victims' forward inertia pushing them into the dashboard at the moment of impact. This crushing blow can devastate the knee, with enormous pressure bearing down on the external structure, leading to complicated and painful consequences on the internal structure, including, but not limited to, the patella ligament.

The Healing Treatment A Chiropractor Provides

Unfortunately, you could feel the effects of a serious knee injury for the rest of your life, whether or not you require surgery. The patella problem may be addressed by a chiropractor, with various approaches, such as:

• Soft-tissue massage for increasing range of motion in the knee
• Chiropractic manipulation to decrease pain and swelling
• Moderate stretches aimed at muscle imbalances
• Strengthening exercises for overall improvement in patella function

The knee is a complex, multi-dimensional part of your body and when one element is damaged, others may follow. The joints, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage were perfected by nature; however, the system is delicate and particularly vulnerable to injury in a car accident. Injuries aren't always cut-and-dry, where your physician can prescribe a cookie-cutter treatment. they need an in-depth evaluation of your symptoms, particularly over time, and the therapies a chiropractor can apply.  

Other Ways To Help Your Injured Knee Improve

Your chiropractor will likely recommend ice for your knee, accompanied possibly by elevation and specific exercises. Be careful not to partake in other strenuous activity, even if it's considered good exercise for you when you're otherwise not injured. Baby the knee as much as you're able to avoid prolonged or recurring injury. Also, keep every appointment with your chiropractor, even once the knee begins to improve. 

Any injury sustained in a car accident can haunt you for life, but fortunately, chiropractic care will always be a viable option for relief, particularly when it comes to the intricacies of the knee. Care by this type of medical professional keeps you off strong, potentially addictive painkillers, and gets your body back to where it needs to be for you to live a normal life, putting the accident behind you.

If you have a car accident injury, contact a chiropractor for help.