Auto accidents are an unfortunate fact of life. Even minor car accidents can result in serious hidden injuries. It is important to have yourself checked and injuries documented no matter how minor you think they might be. Contact us today! 

Because symptoms of a whiplash injury can take several weeks or even months to manifest, it is easy to think that you are not as injured as you really are.

Injuries resulting from auto accidents can range from minor abrasions to more severe injuries such as whiplash, tearing of the muscles and ligaments, damage to the nerves all contributing to headaches, neck pain or back pain. If left untreated, injuries from auto accidents can lead to chronic headaches, chronic neck pain, numbness and tingling in the arms, fingers or legs, dizziness, insomnia, chronic low back pain, sciatica and a whole host of other problems. Once they become chronic, these problems become difficult to reverse. Fortunately there is a solution, and that is chiropractic care. Not only can chiropractic treatment help the body heal from the injuries, but it can also prevent them from becoming long-lasting problems.

Don't wait to get proper care

Too often people don't seek treatment following a car accident, because they don't feel seriously hurt. Unfortunately by the time more serious complications develop, some of the damage from the injury may have worsened possibly becoming permanent. Numerous studies have shown that years after the car accident, whiplash victims settle their insurance claims, roughly half of them state they still suffer with symptoms from their injuries.  

The reason chiropractic is the smartest choice of treatment for injuries sustained in auto accident is simple: Chiropractic care is exceptional for the treatment of soft tissue injuries, especially of the spine. The most common type of injuries associated with auto accidents are sprain/strain of the spinal ligaments and muscles. It is only natural that chiropractic be the treatment of choice.

The doctors at Alliance Health & Wellness Center are neuromusculoskeletal experts specializing in the treatment of auto accidents injuries. If you have been involved in a car accident you need to be properly examined for any type of injuries, whiplash injuries need to taken very seriously. Even minor car accidents can have major effects to your body. Headaches, neck and back stiffness or soreness after an accident needs to be evaluated. Even though there may not be any fractures or dislocations, injuries to the muscles, ligaments and nerves may occur. The body sustains more G forces in an 8 mph collision than the space shuttle upon re-entry to earths atmoshere(Foreman and Croft, Spine institue San Diego), get checked.

Did you know it takes 6-24 months for a soft tissue injury to fully heal?

However, most people under chiropractic care begin to experience relief in 2-4 weeks. If left untreated damage from the injury may become permanent. Damage may not show up for years, even decades. It is important to have a check up after an accident to determine the potential for future problems and to avoid any future possible degenerative changes.

Common Symptoms of Auto Accidents Injuries

• Headaches
• Neck Pain
• Dizziness
• Ringing in the ears
• Anxiety / Depression / Difficulty concentrating
• Fatigue
• Difficulty sleeping
• "Pins & Needles" in the arms/legs
• Pain between the shoulders
• Lower back pain
• Pain in the shoulders/hips/legs
• Chest pain
• Abdominal pain

How can chiropractic help me if I've been in an auto accident?

The most common injury in a car accident is a whiplash of the head and neck. A whiplash injury is your head and neck being thrusted forward, backward and sometimes sideways beyond normal limits. These abnormal forces will rip and tear the supporting muscles and ligaments possibly injuring the bones, discs, nerves and blood vessels. Within the spine is our spinal cord, this abnormal motion will put an extreme stretch into the spinal cord possibly injuring the nervous system. Their may be no visable bruises or abrasions from this type of injury yet victims report classic symptoms.

What do I need to know if I've been involved in a car accident?

One of the most stressful aspects of car accidents is dealing with problems that arise afterwards. Not only do you have to deal with your vehicle, but there is also hidden injuries that are seldom detected for months or even years. It is critical for the injured person to be evaluated by a doctor trained in dealing with soft tissue injuries to ensure that they are properly reported and that their medical needs are met.

What should I do if I'm not sure if I'm hurt?

Being evaluated by a neuromusculoskeletal expert (chiropractor) will give you the assurance that your needs are being met. It is best to be safe now than sorry years later when you begin to have chronic headaches and neck/back pain or unexplained advanced degenerative changes such as arthritis or disc disease. 

Does it matter if my car only recieved minor damages?

Studies report the amount of damage to the vehicle bears little relation to the force of impact to the spine of the people in the vehicle. Studies have shown that even in a 12 mph car accident persons have suffered fractures or dislocations. The energy has to go somewhere, if the car didnt get it chances are, you have!

Should I see the doctor before I settle my case?

Absolutely, Once you settle you will lose the right for the responsible party to pay for your treatment. You need to be informed of your rights before you make a decision. If you are indeed injured, you should get the care you deserve and  make sure you are as healthy and as functional as you were before the auto accident.

If I need treatment for my injury, am I required to pay for it myself?

No, If the car accident was not your fault then it is extremely rare that the injured party would have to pay for their own care. Many of us have medical payment coverage on our auto insurance, this will pay for all your medical expenses whether the car accident was your fault or not. Limits differ depending upon the amount of your coverage.

What should I do if the insurance company wants to settle?

It is best not to sign a settlement until you have had a proper examination by a specialist (neuro-muscular-skeletal, your chiropractor). If you choose to settle before your injury is resolved, it will be your responsibility to pay out of pocket for you own care.

If I've been to the hospital and to the medical doctor, do I really need to see a chiropractor?

Chiropractors speciality is the neuro-muscular-skeletal system. They do more than help with pain modification, muscle relaxants, and anti-inflammatories. They will detect and correct the true underlying cause of the pain and injuries. Pills do not correct structural or soft tissue damage. You should always get a second opinion, particularly from a specialist.

Who should I see first, an attorney or my chiropractor?

First and foremost you need to have your body examined for injuries or even hidden injuries that you might not be aware of. The more time that elapses following an injury the more chronic the condition could possibly become. Your injuries will be completely documented making it easier for an attorney to help you with your case should you choose to pursue one.