Consider Chiropractic
According to the Insurance Research Council, nearly 1/3 of all claimants injured in motor vehicle accidents (MVA's) seek treatment from doctors of chiropractic. This is an impressive number given that the National Safety Council (NSC) has determined there to be more than 12 million MVA's annually involving more than 20 million vehicles.
The reason people choose chiropractic care for treatment of injuries sustained in MVA's is simple —chiropractic care is exceptional in the treatment of soft tissue injuries of the spine. Since the most common injuries associated with MVA's are sprains and strains of the spinal muscles and ligaments, it's only natural that chiropractic be the treatment of choice!
What To Do After an Accident
Schedule An Appointment
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, your first step is to schedule an appointment for a thorough history and examination. Often, individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents experience minimal or no symptoms for the first few weeks. It's important to not only receive early, appropriate treatment for any injuries you have sustained, but also to document the extent of the injuries. Failure to obtain a timely evaluation and appropriate treatment for injuries you have sustained in a motor vehicle accident may limit your ability to recover fully, and may also complicate your ability to have treatment for injuries reimbursed by the responsible parties.
When you come in, we will:
- Evaluate the extent of the injury or injuries;
- Establish a prognosis for your recovery;
- Determine if you will require referral to another healthcare specialist;
- Determine your need for advanced imaging studies;
- If appropriate, initiate care to expedite your recovery.
Don't Delay, Call Today!
If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident, call (or have them call) our office today. 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!
Common Injuries and Symptoms
Motor vehicle accidents can result in a number of very diverse and complex injuries and symptoms. This is due to the diversity of factors involved with the each MVA — i.e. vectors of the collision, size of the vehicles involved in collision, preexisting health conditions of victims, age of victims, size and strength of victims, etc.
The following list comprises many of the most commonly sustained injuries and symptoms following MVA's:
- Whiplash
- Headaches
- Back Pain
- Head Injuries and Associated Symptoms
- Extremity Pain, Numbness, Tingling
- Factors Influencing Injury Tolerance
If these symptoms sound like your symptoms following an accident, call The Center for Spine Pain today to begin your treatment!