Auto Accident Injuries

Auto-accident injuries can cause debilitating pain and stress. Our multi-specialty team including chiropractors, pain management physicians, and nurse practitioners are experts at evaluating and treating these types of injuries. Learn what 4 things you may not know about car accident injuries:

Even minor collisions at 5-10 mph can cause significant injury.
The older you are, the more likely you are to experience pain and significant injury.
Most people experience pain from immediately at the time of the collision to a few hours after the accident, but some people will not experience pain for a few weeks.
Everyone should be evaluated to determine the extent of their injuries and at the least, get some home remedy treatment ideas to mitigate the possibility of developing chronic symptoms.

Car Accident Treatments We Offer

Arthritis Relief & Vascular Centers offer a range of treatments to alleviate the pain, inflammation, and soft tissue injuries that are caused by car accidents including

Chiropractic
Therapy Modalities (Ice, Heat, Ultrasound, myofascial release, laser therapy)
Medication Management
Rehabilitation Exercises
Pain Management Procedures (Spinal Injections, Joint Injections, Trigger Point Injections)
Spinal Decompression

We Treat Auto Accident Injuries

Injuries from a car accident can be latent, or slow to develop symptoms. While cuts and scrapes are immediately noticeable, several weeks can go by before you feel the effects of injuries like whiplash or a herniated disc. The specialists at Arthritis Relief & Vascular Centers are specially trained to evaluate and treat these injuries including:

Whiplash and neck pain
Herniated discs
Sprains and strains
Back pain
Joint Pain
Muscle Spasms

What To Do If You Were Involved In A Car Accident

Here’s the short answer: Seek care immediately!

Car accidents can cause a variety of injuries — including soft tissue damage to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons — that can last for months following the accident. They can become worse over time if left untreated. Whatever condition or pain you may be feeling, we recommend following these 5 steps to achieve faster pain relief and avoid long-term pain.

Take Notes

Write down the pain(s) you experience immediately following a car crash. If you’re involved in a serious collision, your body can go into shock, and that high-alert mode can temporarily reduce the effects of any personal injuries. By writing down what you feel, you can accurately tell a healthcare professional all of your symptoms so they can provide you with the correct treatment(s).

Promptly Seek Injury Care

When you see a doctor, report everything, including the notes taken from your initial injury and any new pain — even small pains. If your car gets dented in a few small areas, you still want them fixed. The same logic should apply to your body, so explaining all of your painful areas will help with treatment. Even minor injuries can turn into long-term aches and pains.

Stretch

Oftentimes, you’ll experience soreness after a crash due to muscle strain. One way to help with the recovery is through light stretching exercises, yoga and other low-impact stretching techniques. Our providers can also guide you with the proper exercises to ensure healing and reduce the chances of chronic pain.

Avoid Vigorous Exercise

Good blood flow is key to recovery, but you should avoid high-impact exercises like running, jumping, or playing sports until you have been evaluated by a qualified physician or chiropractor that understands car accident injuries. Concussions, whiplash, spinal and joint injuries can worsen significantly with heavy exercise.

Don’t Skip Treatment

Once you are on the road to recovery, each therapy session or pain management procedure builds on the previous treatment. Missing these treatments can delay how quickly your pain and mobility will improve.