A slip and fall injury can cause serious injury immediately, or later on. Our slip & fall chiropractors at Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center will thoroughly examine a patient who has been injured in a slip and fall, properly document those injuries, and order x-rays and/or and MRI to determine the extent of those injuries. If serious injury has been sustained to the discs that make up the bone structure of the spine, the chiropractor may refer the patient to co-treat with an orthopedist.
Slip and Fall Injury Statistics
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 out of every 5 falls can causes a serious injury. An estimated 2.5 million people over the age of 65 are treated in the emergency room for a fall.
Injuries from falls can include:
- Neck Injury
- Back Injury
- Joint Injury
- Nerve Injury
- Herniated disc
- Whiplash
- Concussion
- Bone Fracture
Possible Signs of a Back Injury:
- Muscle Pain
- Stiffness
- Weakness
- Numbness/Tingling
- Difficulty with Movement
If you’re looking for chiropractic care in College Park, or Riverdale GA or surrounding areas to assist you with healing from a slip and fall, we can help. When you come in to see our slip & fall chiropractors, we will examine your injuries and determine the root cause of the problem(s). From there, your chiropractor may run any additional tests that are needed to clarify your slip and fall injury (such as x-rays and/or MRI), then proceed with a course of action.
Contact us at 404-565-0414 to make an appointment for your slip and fall injury as soon as possible. We serve patients from College Park, Riverdale, Union City, Camp Creek, Hapeville, East Point, Forest Park, Fairburn, Atlanta, and more.
