Bailey & Galyen spotlights chiropractic care after car crashes on The Legal Hour

Bailey & Galyen’s latest The Legal Hour episode features chiropractor Dr. Sean Bouzigard of 100% Chiropractic discussing spinal injuries, conservative treatment and why people should get checked after a wreck. The conversation focuses on common post-accident symptoms, first-visit care and when surgery may still be necessary.

Why it matters: - The episode aims to connect injury victims with information about early evaluation and conservative care after car accidents and other incidents. - Dr. Sean Bouzigard and Michael Galyen both frame spinal care as a key step before more invasive treatment in many injury cases. - The advice is practical: delayed treatment can mean lingering pain, slower recovery and more time away from work and family.

What happened: - Bailey & Galyen released a new episode of The Legal Hour featuring Dr. Sean Bouzigard, a chiropractor at 100% Chiropractic. - Michael Galyen and Dr. Bouzigard discussed chiropractic care, common accident injuries and recovery after car crashes and other injuries. - The episode was recorded at the 100% Chiropractic location in Frisco, Texas. - The Legal Hour is Bailey & Galyen’s podcast and video series focused on legal issues and other topics affecting individuals and families.

The details: - Dr. Bouzigard said whiplash and neck strain are among the most common injuries he sees after car accidents. - Low back strain is also common. - Some patients have disc injuries that can cause numbness or tingling in the arms or legs. - Dr. Bouzigard described a first visit as an initial consultation, X-rays and a follow-up visit to review findings and treatment options. - His approach includes spine care and work on surrounding muscles. - Treatment can include adjustments, shockwave therapy, laser therapy and massage therapy. - Galyen said many of the people he helps after car accidents, work injuries and premises incidents suffer spinal injuries. - Dr. Bouzigard said he came to chiropractic after a back injury while throwing javelin for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette track team. - He injured his lower back while squatting heavy weight and developed numbness and tingling down his leg. - Physical therapy and injections did not fully solve the problem. - An orthopedic doctor raised the option of surgery. - A second opinion led him to a chiropractor. - After about three months of treatment, he avoided surgery. - That experience led him to pursue chiropractic as a career. - Dr. Bouzigard works with a referral network of orthopedic and neurological doctors who share a conservative-care philosophy. - Galyen noted that some injuries, including a severe disc herniation, may require surgery right away. - Dr. Bouzigard said, “You always give the body a fighting chance to go that conservative route first.”

Between the lines: - The episode reflects a broader push to encourage people to seek prompt medical evaluation after accidents, even when symptoms seem mild. - The conversation also reinforces the idea that conservative care and surgery are not competing absolutes; the right path depends on the injury. - Bailey & Galyen uses the series to pair legal topics with health guidance that may matter to clients after an injury.

What’s next: - Dr. Bouzigard urged people to get checked out after an accident whether or not they feel immediate pain. - He said people who are already in pain should start care as soon as possible. - Bailey & Galyen said The Legal Hour will continue featuring attorneys and other professionals on issues clients and communities may face.

The bottom line: - The episode’s message is simple: after an accident, don’t wait for pain to get worse before getting evaluated.