You already know that texting while driving is a no-no, but there are more causes for distracted driving than trying to respond to a last-minute text. In fact, some of the things many drivers consider normal driving behavior has the potential to increase their crash risk.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn that nine people are killed and more than a thousand people in the US are injured each day in crashes that reportedly involve a distracted driver. Anything that diverts your attention from the road and surrounding drivers is a distraction, even if they’re things you might not consider as such.
If your eyes aren’t on the road, your hands aren’t on the wheel and your attention isn’t on the act of driving, you’re distracted. Even the simplest things have the potential to turn into a car crash, including:
From minor fender-benders to serious car crashes, distracted driving presents a very real risk. Not just for the distracted drivers and their passengers, but also for everyone on the road around them. Even a seemingly insignificant rear-end collision can have painful repercussions for the victim of the crash, with whiplash being one of the most common injuries resulting from the accident.
Treating musculoskeletal injuries resulting from a run-in with distracted driving is no mean feat, but it’s one of the areas where chiropractors shine. From correcting misalignments to relieving the pain of neck, spinal and other musculoskeletal injuries, a chiropractic treatment plan can help to reduce pain, stiffness and restore range of motion, all without prescription painkillers or invasive treatment.