We treat a lot of people who have been injured in car accidents, and some of those patients of ours are children.
The good news is children aren’t as likely to get injured in a car accident. They’re about 70% as likely to get injured in a car accident as an adult in the same vehicle. This is due mostly to the protective car seat that children should be in and their overall better flexibility.
The bad news though, is that children have an increased risk of brain injury and or concussion. This is due mostly to their proportionately larger head and weaker neck muscles.
Signs of brain injury in children to watch out for include confusion and emotional swings. It’s also very important to monitor changes in their appetite, sleep pattern, and bathroom habits.
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, or if your child has, send them to Marcum Chiropractic. We will evaluate you and get you the treatment that you need to feel better.
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