Chiropractic Care After An Auto Accident
If you have been in an auto accident, don’t assume that you escaped injury. Even if you are not currently in pain, whiplash injuries need to be taken very seriously. Symptoms of a whiplash injury can take weeks or months to become noticeable.
A medium accident happens between 20 and 45 MPH and causes a lot more damage to the body. You may or may not even feel hurt right after the crash. This type of accident can cause lots of different injuries including hairline fractures in bones and whiplash in the neck, but you may not feel the pain for a couple of days. Realignment of the spine and other bones is crucial in this situation.
Anything above 45 MPH is a serious accident and can have major repercussions to your health for the rest of your life. I got in one of these crashes more than ten years ago and my neck still gets tight every time the temperature begins to fall dramatically. It doesn’t matter if you walk away from this accident, or are transported by an ambulance; you need to see your doctor right away to look for problems you may not even know you have. Internal bleeding and broken bones need to be fixed right away and the adrenaline released into your system during an accident can cover up the pain completely.
You need a doctor who specializes in the treatment for whiplash and other auto accident injuries. Chiropractors are trained to identify injuries that may not show any immediate symptoms. Whether you are sore or not, you should get checked out immediately. Many people experience health problems months later. Injuries from auto accidents can be tricky. The soft tissue injuries may persist for long periods of time without the proper care and treatment. Long term problems may cause secondary issues to occur. It is important to include chiropractic care in your recovery regimen after an auto accident to help prevent this.
Possible Symptoms From Auto Accidents:
- Whiplash
- Neck pain
- Stiffness
- Headaches
- Lower back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Trouble sleeping
- Dizziness
- Ringing in the ears
- Blurred vision
Minnesota Chiropractor Discusses When To Visit After A Car Accident
A lot of factors have to be considered after you have been in a car accident. In general, one would want to consult with their chiropractor as soon as possible after a car accident. The longer someone waits, the greater chance of scarring and the greater the chance of chronic pain.
Typically after a car accident symptoms include (but not limited to) neck pain, back pain, pain in the arm(s) or leg(s), headaches, dizziness, and difficulty with sleep. If the patient is very sore from injury, gentle instrument adjustments can be performed.
Worried about the bill? Minnesota is a No Fault state which means that every Minnesota auto insurance policy includes Personal Injury Protection regardless of who is at fault. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you automatically have coverage to get your injuries treated by a medical professional of your choosing.
