Will chiropractic service help alleviate muscle pain?

Question

Hi doctor,

I met with a car accident three weeks ago. I was injured and had trauma to the chest wall muscles. My chest muscles went into spasms periodically but have subsided somewhat. My right side lower chest is the only area still hurting. After resting for a long period of sleep, when I activate the muscles in that area I have cramps. My question is, will chiropractic service help alleviate the pain?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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Yes, chiropractic service will be helpful. Please make sure that there is no fracture in the spine. I assume that it is negative on the CT of the spine (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

The muscle spasm that you are complaining of is protective, but at the same time can become a source of pain as the muscle fatigues out. Manual therapy will help with relieving muscle spasms and local therapy will help reduce pain and allow you to move better. You should add an anti-inflammatory tablet to help with the application of ice locally.

Approximately six weeks time since injury should be long enough for you to recover from the injury; however you still occasionally feel the pain of the injury especially if you have been in one position for long or after some work that involves twisting or bending.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.