The most common areas of the body injured in car accidents are the neck, head, and low back. Common symptoms arising from such injuries may include:
- Stiffness
- Headaches
- Neck / Arm Pain
- Numbness / Tingling / Weakness
- Low Back Pain
- Mid Back Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Leg Pain
Step-by-Step Treatment:
Injury Assessment
Chiropractors are medically trained to assess musculoskeletal injuries, including those caused by car accidents. Orthopedic, neurologic, physical and radiological examination assists the doctor with identifying the extent of the injuries and direction needed for relief and recovery.
Pain Relief:
Car accident injuries often result in pain, such as neck pain, back pain or headaches to name a few. Chiropractic medicine utilizes a variety of rehabilitative therapies and techniques to address your specific injury which promotes improvement in function and range of motion and gets relief. Treatment starts with spinal manipulation, soft tissue therapies and rehabilitative exercises.
Restoring Normal Body Function
Restoring Normal Body Function: Injuries from car accidents can limit your range of motion making it difficult to perform the simplest task such as turning your head while driving. Chiropractic medicine can help you to regain your normal range of motion and restore joint mobility, increase flexibility, and improve overall function.
Addressing Hidden Injuries
Symptoms of "whiplash" or soft tissue injuries may take hours, days, or months to manifest. Chiropractic Physicians are skilled and trained to identify and care for these underlying injuries even before you begin experiencing significant pain or discomfort. Don't wait.
Comprehensive Care
Our office works alongside other healthcare professionals, such as family doctors, orthopedists, and neurologists to provide a comprehensive approach toward your recovery. We coordinate your care and prescribe the correct treatments to ensure that you receive the necessary care to achieve a full relief and recovery,
80% of car accident injuries cause whiplash trauma to the spine
This X-ray demonstrates the effects of a whiplash injury to the neck. Notice the difference in the curves. The left is normal, the right is really bad.
If you’ve been involved in a serious automobile accident and suspect fractures, internal injuries, or lacerations, start with an ER visit. Follow-up with our office once the 'life-threatening' issues are cared for.
