Common Air Bag Injuries

Over 3 million people face the threat of auto accident injury every year. Over 2 million of those people end up with long term injuries.

Airbags and You

Airbags save tens of thousands of lives a year. The device lowers the risk of head and upper body injuries.

With that said, airbags are not a hundred percent safe. The devices deploy at an average of 100mph. It also has dust and chemicals that it utilizes for deployment.

Impact and exposure to chemicals can both cause injury.

Common Airbag Injuries

The injuries that airbags cause range from minor to death.

Common airbag injuries include:

• Facial, chest, arms, knees, and internal organ contusions
• Trauma, strain, and fractures of the spine
• Concussion
• Fractured skull or ribs
• Burns on the hands, chest, and arms
• Abrasions to the face, limbs, and upper body
• Unconsciousness
• Brain bruising and swelling
• Internal organ lacerations
• Fractures to the face, arms, and wrists

Preventing Airbag Injuries

Steps exist to lessen and prevent injuries due to airbags.

Practical steps include:

• Pregnant women should avoid driving or sitting in seats with airbags.
• Always wear seatbelts. It is not only the law but also for everyone’s safety.
• Car seats should be 10 inches (ca. 25 centimeters) from where an airbag may deploy.
• Elderly and short drives might benefit more from turning the airbag off.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care after Airbag Injuries

Injuries sustained after an airbag deploys range. Chiropractors treat a great many of them holistically.

People suffer injuries that cause pain to the shoulder, back and arms. A chiropractor will diagnose the pain to ensure they can treat it appropriately. As long as all the inflammation is gone, a chiropractor’s care is beneficial because it can reduce the amount of scar tissue, restore range of motion, decrease long-term pain, and offer relief without the use of drugs and surgery.

Advanced Family Chiropractic & Rehabilitation — Imperial, MO

We at Advanced Family Chiropractic & Rehabilitation believe in a holistic approach to injuries sustained after an auto accident injury. Contact us today to make your appointment towards a painless future.