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Auto accidents can be scary, traumatic, and sometimes, no matter how carefully you drive, you find yourself in the midst of a collision. Thankfully, seatbelts and airbags can minimize the chances of a collision being fatal. However, those life-saving devices can also cause some injuries. Our team at Boze Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center, which serves Spring Hill, Hernando, and Brooksville, FL, can assess your condition and provide treatment that will help alleviate your pain.  Before you visit us, read about some common airbag and seatbelt injuries below:

Disc Injuries 

During a collision, an airbag typically deploys and the seatbelt locks in place. These are intended to prevent you from being thrown around or out of the vehicle. However, they can also cause a disc to slip or herniate.

Whiplash 

Whiplash is a leading auto accident injury. It occurs when the force of a collision causes the neck to whip back and forth, which tears the soft tissues in the neck. This leads to stiffness, pain, difficulty moving, and headaches.

Rib Injuries 

An auto accident can also cause an injury to the ribs. Both the seatbelt and airbag can bruise or fracture the ribs.

Shoulder, Abdominal, and Pelvic Injuries 

When your seatbelt locks in place, it forcefully stops your body. Anywhere the seatbelt is secured, such as your shoulders, stomach, and pelvis, can all be injured by that force.

Abrasions 

Even if you walk away without other injuries, you’ll probably have some burns and abrasions. These occur when the seatbelt and airbag come into rough contact with the skin.

Contact us for Treatment Today

If you are experiencing any pain due to an injury from an accident, our team at Boze Family Chiropractic and Wellness, which serves patients in Spring Hill, Hernando, and Brooksville, FL, can help. To learn about our treatments or to schedule an appointment, contact our Spring Hill office at (352) 610-9991, our Hernando office at (352) 515-1731, or our Brooksville office by calling (352) 796-2660. We look forward to helping improve your health!