In late July 1996, we attended a town fair. A chiropractic booth (Lakewoods Chiropractic Forest Lake, MN, Dr. Jason Gerard) was there. I’d never been to a chiropractor. I described the accident and the new pains I was experiencing. He evaluated me, and we started a Family Wellness Plan: three adjustments per week for two weeks, then twice per week, then once per week, with re-evaluation.
After the very first week of three adjustments, my lower back felt great, and my left ankle pain—which had persisted for months—completely stopped and has never returned.
Evidence on chiropractic after trauma:
Chiropractic care after motor-vehicle or similar high-impact accidents is documented to reduce pain, inflammation, restore mobility, decrease scar-tissue formation, and improve range of motion without drugs or surgery. Early intervention (within weeks) yields the best outcomes. (Multiple clinical sources including MetroWest Spine Clinic, Reno Spine Care, Complete Care)
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