Modern cars have multiple safety features to keep people alive and disperse energy. Everything from shatter-proof windows to reinforced frames and crumple zones all contributes and work together to increase the safety of drivers and passengers in a car accident. The seatbelt and airbags are essential to save lives, but they also leave their mark.
Car Safety Features
Burns are common with airbags. Due to the energy needed to deploy the airbag faster than a person moving forward or sideways in an accident, an explosive feature is used. This minor explosion releases the airbag, producing friction burns on the driver or passenger. In addition, scrapes and abrasions are common.
A driver or passenger can receive broken bones from seat belts or airbags. The violence of a car accident and its force of restraint can press on the body enough to cause ribs, fingers, and wrists to break.
Neck injuries are common, especially due to seatbelts. While the body is restrained and reinforced, the head is loose. A driver or passenger has no protection, unlike race car drivers with padded headframes and helmets.
Muscles, ligaments, and tendons are injured in the same way. Soft tissue injuries are common with stretching, tearing, contusions, and bruising. These injuries result in swelling as the body’s protection response, making access difficult and performing medical aid.
Chiropractor Help for Car Crash Injuries
It's crucial to seek immediate medical attention if you experience pain or discomfort after a collision, even if you believe the injuries are minor. Prompt medical evaluation can help identify and treat injuries before they worsen. Visit Reed Chiropractic Clinic in Solon, OH, if you are involved in a car accident. Our team can examine your injuries and the effects of safety features on your body. While emergency care helps with an immediate response, you'll need help for a longer recovery. Our chiropractor's approach can help. Call us at (440) 248-2866 to schedule an appointment.