Common Airbag Injuries

Our Chiropractic of Bellevue Discusses Airbag Injuries   

While airbags are important safety devices that can save lives in the event of a car accident, it is possible for an airbag to cause injury. Our Chiropractic Of Bellevue in Bellevue, WA wants to share some of the common airbag injuries.

Common Air Bag Injuries

Common airbag injuries include the following:

• TMJ injury occurs when the disc inside the temporomandibular joint becomes displaced
• Cervical spine injuries and fractures can occur after airbag deployment
• Lumbar spine injury is more common with 3-point seatbelts than lap belts only
• Upper limb injury can happen when the airbag makes contact with your upper arms
• Shoulder injuries may happen, especially when a seatbelt is incorrectly worn
• Facial injury is also common, but airbags can reduce the risk of a severe facial auto accident injury
• Eye injury such as orbital fractures and retinal detachment can result from an airbag, and these are more common if you wear eyeglasses

Although airbags (and seatbelts) can cause injuries, they also save lives.

Many of the injuries are less serious than injuries a victim may have sustained without an airbag at all. Injuries due to making contact with the airbag may not be as serious as injuries that occur when your body crashes into a steering wheel. Injuries sustained from front-on collisions specifically tend to be severe head and neck injuries compared to the less serious injuries caused by an airbag

Injuries from car accidents and airbag deployments can be treated with chiropractic appointments. A chiropractor may be able to treat pain in your shoulder, arms, back. To prevent further injury, your chiropractor must accurately diagnose the injury. In some cases, it may be necessary for you to rest your body and injured parts to aid healing. At that point, chiropractic care may not be suitable. When inflammation goes down, a chiropractic appointment may be beneficial, especially with shoulder injuries. Seeing a chiropractor can reduce the amount of scar tissue from your injury, restore range of motion, reduce long-term pain, and allow pain relief, even to invisible injuries, without drugs.

Contact Our Chiropractic Of Bellevue in Bellevue, WA Today!

To see if chiropractic treatment is suitable for your airbag or auto injury, contact Chiropractic Of Bellevue at (425) 802-5432 to make an appointment.