Personal Injury Treatment and Chiropractic Care in El Paso

When life takes an unexpected turn — whether it’s a car accident, workplace injury, or slip-and-fall — the effects can linger far beyond the initial pain. The sudden forces involved in these events often damage the soft tissues, ligaments, and joints that keep your spine stable. These injuries can lead to chronic pain, stiffness, headaches, and nerve irritation if not treated promptly and correctly.

At Synergy Chiropractic, Dr. Alexander I. Jimenez, D.C. leads a multidisciplinary recovery team that helps El Paso residents heal from personal injuries using non-surgical, evidence-based chiropractic care. Through advanced therapies like spinal decompression, flexion-distraction, chiropractic adjustments, and Graston / Gua Sha therapy, we address the root causes of musculoskeletal dysfunction — not just the symptoms.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, seek early evaluation. Proper documentation and care are essential for both your recovery and your peace of mind. Call 915-219-4477 or schedule your appointment online to start your healing journey today.

Many personal injuries seem minor at first. It’s common for patients to feel “fine” immediately after an accident, only to develop significant pain hours or days later. This delay occurs because ligament injuries and soft-tissue trauma often involve microscopic tearing and inflammation that worsen over time

The Science Behind Ligament Damage

• Ligaments stabilize the spine by restricting excessive motion between vertebrae. When exposed to sudden impact, these fibers can stretch beyond their physiological limits — leading to ligamentous laxity or instability (Panjabi, 2013). Once these ligaments lose tension, spinal joints can shift abnormally, irritating surrounding nerves and muscles.

The Delayed Pain Effect

• Inflammation and micro-swelling around the injured area stimulate pain receptors (nociceptors) and alter muscle tone. This can cause secondary tension, stiffness, and headaches long after the initial trauma — a process sometimes referred to as delayed onset spinal pain (Gay & Brault, 2016).

1. Car Accidents:

• El Paso’s highways see thousands of collisions each year, and even low-speed impacts can cause significant musculoskeletal trauma. Whiplash, disc herniations, and nerve compression often result from the rapid acceleration-deceleration forces of rear-end impacts. Chiropractic care helps restore spinal alignment, relieve tension, and improve mobility after these events.

Read more:

• Chiropractic for Low Back Pain After Car Accidents in El Paso
   
• Whiplash and Neck Ligament Injury After Car Accidents in El Paso
   

2. Workplace Injuries:

• Construction and oil field workers are especially vulnerable to repetitive strain, vibration exposure, and heavy lifting trauma. Prolonged overhead activity or carrying loads can cause muscle fatigue, disc compression, and mid-back pain. Chiropractic treatment reduces inflammation, improves posture, and helps restore function safely without medication.

3. Slip-and-Fall Accidents:

• Falls can cause spinal misalignment, sacroiliac joint sprains, or lumbar instability. Chiropractic adjustments and soft-tissue therapy help realign the pelvis and relieve pressure on surrounding structures for quicker recovery.

4. Sports-Related Collisions:

• Athletes, especially in contact sports, experience high-impact forces that mirror car accident injuries. Chiropractic care enhances healing, improves mobility, and helps prevent recurring strains.

Every personal injury evaluation at Synergy Chiropractic begins with a comprehensive biomechanical and neurological assessment.

Advanced Imaging and Collaboration:

We collaborate with imaging specialists and neurologists when needed for MRI, CT, or digital motion X-rays (DMX) to assess ligament stability. For suspected traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases, we may recommend neurological consultations and biomarker testing, including:

• GFAP (Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein) – Indicates glial cell injury.
   
• UCH-L1 (Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase L1) – Reflects neuronal damage.
   
• Tau Protein & NfL (Neurofilament Light Chain) – Detect diffuse axonal injury.
   

These objective findings help guide individualized care while ensuring your injury is well-documented for medical and legal continuity.

1. Chiropractic Adjustments

• Chiropractic adjustments correct vertebral misalignments (subluxations) that irritate nerves and cause pain. Gentle, precise manipulations help reduce inflammation and restore proper spinal movement — crucial for ligament healing and long-term stability.

2. Spinal Decompression

• Spinal decompression gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on compressed discs and nerve roots. This therapy enhances nutrient exchange and reduces inflammation, providing pain relief for herniations and sciatica.

3. Flexion-Distraction

• Flexion-distraction therapy uses controlled, rhythmic spinal motion to decompress discs and relieve tension. It’s particularly beneficial for patients with chronic low back or thoracic pain following collisions.

4. Graston / Gua Sha Soft Tissue Therapy

• Graston / Gua Sha therapy addresses muscle adhesions and scar tissue that develop after soft-tissue trauma. This technique improves circulation and accelerates healing by breaking down fascial restrictions.

5. Functional Rehabilitation

• Rehabilitation exercises strengthen weak muscles, improve coordination, and prevent re-injury. Our plans focus on core stabilization, postural correction, and range-of-motion restoration, ensuring long-term resilience.

Addressing Ligamentous Injury and Instability

• Ligament damage can be invisible on standard imaging but is often the underlying cause of chronic post-accident pain. Chiropractic care restores normal joint mechanics and reduces excessive micro-motion — a root contributor to instability and nerve irritation.

Supporting Documentation and Recovery

• Accurate documentation of soft-tissue and spinal injuries is vital not only for clinical management but also for personal injury claims and coordinated care. Synergy Chiropractic works with attorneys and medical providers to ensure all clinical findings are well-documented and defensible without compromising patient-centered focus.

Reducing Reliance on Medication

• Research shows that chiropractic care can significantly reduce the need for opioids or muscle relaxants by addressing the cause of pain rather than masking symptoms (Paige et al., 2017).

 Your injury doesn’t have to define your future. With the right chiropractic care, you can restore your health, mobility, and confidence.

📞 Call 915-219-4477 or 💻 Schedule Your Appointment Online to meet Dr. Alexander I. Jimenez, D.C., and discover El Paso’s trusted chiropractic care for personal injury recovery.

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