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Why You Should See a Chiropractor After a Car Accident

12/2/2020

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Why You Should See A Chiropractor After a Car Accident


Note: ALWAYS inform your chiropractor if you’ve recently been in any sort of accident or if you’re pregnant — it will drastically change your treatment plan!

Being in a car accident is terrifying no matter what the circumstances might be. The best outcome you can hope for is to walk away with no injuries. If you’re unfortunate enough to sustain even minor injuries, chiropractic care is your best friend on the road to recovery. It is designed to heal many injuries that typically result from car accidents. Despite the severity of the crash, it’s a good idea to see a chiropractor afterward — even if you feel fine in the moment. Here’s why:

Hidden Injuries

As noted above, chiropractic is perfect for injuries sustained by car accidents — whiplash, muscle injuries, back and neck pains, strains and spinal subluxations just to name a few. It is great for treating soft tissue injuries, which even small-scale accidents can cause. Minor fender benders can cause serious whiplash or other injuries to be discovered at a later time. In the event of a car accident, your adrenaline will skyrocket and you may not even notice that your body took damage that disallows your usual range of motion, increases your pain levels, causes tingling in the extremities and leads to serious problems later in life. A good chiropractor will know exactly what to look for during your initial examinations and while planning your treatment regimen. Be sure to tell you chiropractor that you were recently in an accident so they know to adjust accordingly.

Non-Invasive Treatment

In certain extreme circumstances, surgery is inevitable. However, if costly and invasive surgery is at all avoidable, consult with a chiropractor before making any big decisions. It’s a non-invasive way of speeding up the recovery process, meaning you won’t have to interrupt your busy work/life schedule, you don’t need to go through tedious post-surgery recovery, and you’ll hopefully avoid the need for costly and often-dangerous prescription pain medications. Even in cases where surgery is necessary, seeing a chiropractor makes for great physical therapy and will increase the rate of recovery by strengthening your muscles to get back to their former selves even quicker. It’s the ideal supplement to surgery.

No Pain Medications

Say you get into an accident but don’t suffer immediate, emergency-causing pain. You think you’re fine but suddenly a few days or a few weeks later you’re getting sharp back pain or neck pain that wasn’t present before. Your first reaction might be to take pain medication, but that only treats the symptoms, not the source! If you suffer from any sort of pain, it’s well past due to see a chiropractor. The pain indicative of deeper injury and, depending on the severity, can cause issues later on. Pain pills can be expensive and aren’t effective for long-term health. Chiropractic care will target the root of the problem. It not only treats your current pain but will help your body become strong enough to protect itself from future harm. Additionally, you’ll be steering clear of America’s opioid epidemic.

No matter the severity of your accident, it’s always a good idea to schedule a consultation to be safe — even just for a checkup! Chiropractic is focused on long-term pain relief and core strength, so if you or a loved one have unexplainable pain and have been in an accident, make an appointment today!
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17 Comments
Sam Li link
5/21/2019 09:30:12 am

I like what you said about visiting a chiropractor and how this is a great option for physical therapy. If you have been injured in a car accident, it's important to get your neck and back checked by a reliable physician. My best friend is on the road a lot, so I'll help him find the right doctor in the event that he gets hurt in an accident.

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Elisabeth Southgate link
7/23/2019 10:39:42 am

I like how you said that chiropractic treatment is good for soft tissue injuries that might occur with a car accident. My sister was recently in a car crash. She would be interested to know how a chiropractor can help her recover.

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Eli Richardson link
9/25/2019 07:09:29 am

My aunt was involved in a car collision last week, and she is still having neck pain. I liked what you said that a chiropractor will know what to look for during the examination. I'll help her find a good chiropractor to treat her pain.

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kate hansen link
10/16/2019 01:30:18 pm

I'm glad that you mentioned that it can heal hidden injuries. Ever since I got into a car accident my back has been hurting. I'll have to look into seeing a chiropractor.

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kate hansen link
10/28/2019 01:50:04 pm

It was helpful when you said that you won't need pain pills. My husband recently got into a car accident and has been in a lot of pain. I'll make sure to pass this information along to him so he can look into seeing a chiropractor.

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12/14/2020 11:31:55 pm

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3/17/2021 12:22:54 am

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10/4/2021 07:29:58 pm

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10/6/2021 06:53:12 pm

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10/28/2021 05:45:07 pm

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Hailey Miller link
2/3/2022 08:00:50 pm

It got me when you said that chiropractors can locate minor injuries that we acquire from car accidents. My husband was involved in a car accident last night due to a drunk driver. We are hoping to find auto accident chiropractic care on Friday to ensure proper diagnosis and non-surgical care.

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2/23/2022 05:13:24 am

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