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Title: The Importance of Seeking Chiropractic Care After a Car Crash

Accidents are an unfortunate reality of life, and car crashes, in particular, can leave one with various types of injuries and pains, some of which may not manifest immediately. One of the most beneficial actions you can take following a car accident is to schedule a visit with a chiropractor. Here are the key reasons why this is a critical step:

1.      Detecting Hidden Injuries: Adrenaline can often mask the pain associated with physical injuries after a car crash. As a result, some injuries like whiplash or soft tissue damage may not present obvious symptoms immediately, only appearing days or weeks later. A chiropractor can help identify these hidden injuries through a thorough examination, ensuring timely treatment and preventing further complications.

2.      Non-Invasive Pain Management: One of the most common complaints following a car accident is chronic pain, particularly in the neck and back. Chiropractic care is renowned for effectively managing such pain without surgery or drugs. It provides a natural, non-invasive alternative for pain relief, using spinal adjustments and other techniques to realign the body and promote natural healing.

3.      Preventing Long-Term Damage: Without proper treatment, injuries from car crashes can result in long-term damage and chronic pain. Early chiropractic intervention can help prevent this by addressing the root cause of the issue rather than just treating the symptoms. This can help reduce the likelihood of the injury leading to persistent problems in the future.

4.      Promoting Full Body Healing: Chiropractic care doesn't just focus on the injury but also promotes overall body health. Restoring the body's alignment enhances the nervous system's function, thereby improving the body's innate healing capabilities. This can result in a faster and more complete recovery.

5.      Restoring Mobility: Car accident injuries often lead to stiffness and decreased mobility, affecting daily life. Chiropractic adjustments can help restore your range of motion by reducing inflammation and promoting healing in the affected areas. This can get you back to your regular activities more quickly.

6.      Reducing Scar Tissue: After an injury, your body may develop muscle scar tissue, causing discomfort and limiting function. Chiropractors can target the damaged areas and break up the scar tissue faster than a general healing process, helping you recover more comfortably and efficiently.

7.      Personalized Treatment Plan: No two car accidents are the same, so the impacts on the body can differ significantly. Chiropractors can develop a personalized treatment plan based on the individual's specific injuries and overall health, ensuring you receive the most effective treatment possible.

In conclusion, seeking chiropractic care after a car crash is crucial for optimal recovery. It not only aids in detecting and treating immediate injuries but also helps to prevent long-term damage and complications. Moreover, it promotes full-body healing, restores mobility, and improves overall well-being. Remember, your health should be your top priority after an accident, and a visit to the chiropractor is a proactive safeguard.

 If you are looking for a chiropractor near you, contact us today!

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We have covered, in detail, some of the more common ailments we provide care for on a frequent basis. This allows us to provide our patients and prospective patients with information about their health condition so that they may make more informed decisions in respect to their health. Additionally, having a better grasp of what is wrong has been shown to significantly increase the outcome of your care.

If you are currently suffering a health problem, would like to find out more information about us, or have a health problem you're not sure we can treat, contact our office today.

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We're working together towards a common goal.

Dr. Joshua Pettigrew was born and raised locally in the Portland metro area. He discovered his love for helping people while working as an EMT - which propelled him into a career in wellness and healthcare. 

Dr. Daniel Lujan was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and moved to Portland, Oregon in 2006 to pursue a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. He was voted as one of "America's Top Chiropractors" for both 2015 and 2016 by the Consumers' Research Council of America.

Both Dr. Daniel Lujan and Dr. Joshua Pettigrew take an individualized "whole person" approach to care - unearthing the underlying causes of disease, discomfort, and pain, as opposed to just treating the symptoms. Dr. Lujan and Dr. Pettigrew joined forces with a common mission - to offer their family of patients a focused, gentle, and in-depth approach to health and wellness.

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The care we provide at Tree City Chiropractic is gentle and individually adapted to fit each patient.

We believe in treating the whole patient and are proud to also provide nutritional counseling, strengthening exercises, and address individualized vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

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Rave reviews from our family of patients.

We provide a wide variety of manual adjustment types including: Diversified and Drop Table. We also provide low force techniques including: Activator, Impactor, muscle testing, SOT blocking, and many different muscle release techniques. Additionally, we treat a variety of injuries and conditions such as whiplash injuries, work injuries, neck pain, low back pain, headaches, tendinitis and more.

What others say about our gentle care help you make the right health care choice.Our family of patients give us the highest marks for our individualized, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We listen, we care and - most importantly - we get you out of pain.

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Dr. Dan is amazing. He listens to you, wants you to be pain free, will give you exercises that help, and genuinely cares about you. When Kaiser doctors told me that I was simply getting older so I should just deal with it, I went to Dr. Dan for help. I'm getting better after only one visit. This wasn't the first time he helped me after Kaiser gave up on me.

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Kristi B

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Doctor Dan is wonderful! I'm grateful for the impeccable care I received and for all he did to get me back to where I am now with my body motion. Extremely professional and a great listener, Dr. Dan worked very proactively to allow my body to move freely. The office staff is very helpful and professional as well. I highly recommend Tree City Chiropractic.

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Patrizia M.

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I had been struggling with migraines for three solid years prior to visiting Tree City Chiropractic. Nothing helped and they were getting progressively worse. Within just a few months, the frequency of my migraines began to lessen, from 1 or 2 a week to 1 every couple months. I feel like I've gotten days of my life back, and I'm optimistic for the future.

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Location

Tree City Chiropractic
19300 SW Boones Ferry Road STE 12
Tualatin, Oregon 97062

Phone

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(503 ) 692-6568

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(503) 692-7212

Hours

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8:00am - 12:00pm, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

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2:00pm - 7:00pm

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8:00am - 12:00pm, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

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8:00am - 12:00pm, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

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8:00am - 12:00pm, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

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