If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident you will need to make an appointment for a brief, but thorough, chiropractic examination. Often, individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents experience minimal or no symptoms for the first few weeks and even months. Because of the nature of spinal trauma, damage may not always be immediately recognizable during traditional medical tests. It's important to receive immediate and appropriate treatment for any injuries sustained (including spinal trauma), and to document the extent of the injuries, if present.
Failure to obtain a timely evaluation or appropriate treatment for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident may negate your ability to receive monetary compensation for any future medical bills resulting from the accident, negate your ability to receive pain and suffering settlements, and negate compensation for work loss.
Whiplash injuries are the most common injury in car accidents. The whiplash injury is in part due to the fact that the muscles do not have enough time to brace.
Uncomplicated cases of whiplash are the result of sprained ligaments in the neck. The muscles naturally spasm as a protective mechanism. Pain from the whiplash may be a stiff neck and may go down one or both arms.
Relief for the simple case of whiplash can be found with chiropractic adjustment, physical therapy, pain medication and a soft neck collar.
A more severe case of whiplash is indicated by persistent pain that lasts for a month and half or more. This can indicate that the whiplash more extensively damaged and/or trapped nerves. Whiplash can also lead to discs rupturing in the neck like a "slipped" or herniated disc in the back.
Other symptoms from a car accident and whiplash may include radiating pain into the shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand, low back pain, headaches, pins and needles in the face, chest, arms or hands, ear ringing, dizziness and more.
Too many people who have been in a traumatic automobile accident do not receive Chiropractic Care. That is the reason why over half of the accident victims never completely recover from their injuries and may live on pain killers for years to endure repeated surgery. Chiropractic care can make the difference between true recovery and healing or lingering pain and disability.
An article published in the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine in 1999 pointed out the superiority of chiropractic care for patients suffering from long term whiplash.
The authors of the article noted that a previous study had shown that 26 of 28 patients, or 93 percent, of patients with chronic whiplash benefited from chiropractic care.
In the authors' own study, they interviewed 100 consecutive chiropractic referrals of patients with chronic whiplash. Their results also showed that of the 93 patients who remained in the study, 69 of them, or 74 percent, found improvement.
The researchers concluded their opening comments with the statement, “The results from this study provide further evidence that chiropractic is an effective treatment for chronic whiplash symptoms.” Schedule your complimentary consultation today to make sure that your body does not pay the price after an auto-accident.
When you come in, we will determine:
- the extent of the injury or injuries
- the number of estimated treatments required to treat your injuries
- if referral to another medical specialist is required
- if special tests are required (i.e. MRI, CT Scan, etc.)
- if you need to take "injury time off" from work (and provide you with a note to present to your employer)
Don't Delay, Call Today!
If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident, call (or have them call) our office immediately. The quicker you receive the care you need, the quicker your injuries will heal and the faster you can get on with your life. Don't delay, call today!
