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Car Accident Injuries
Overview
Understanding Your Condition
Cost of rehabilitation is often covered 100% by insurance. Car accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, from minor bruises to life-threatening conditions. Severity depends on vehicle speed, point of impact, seat belt use, and airbags. Prompt medical evaluation and treatment are crucial for the best outcomes.
Causes & Types
- Whiplash: neck injury from rapid back-and-forth head movement, causing neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
- Concussions: head injuries from a blow or jolt, leading to headaches, confusion, dizziness, and in severe cases loss of consciousness.
- Fractures: broken bones in arms, legs, ribs, and collarbone; in-house X-rays used and orthopedic referral provided if needed.
- Soft tissue injuries: strains, sprains, and contusions of muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
- Chest injuries: broken ribs and internal organ damage from steering wheel or seatbelt impact.
- Cuts and lacerations: wounds from broken glass or debris; referrals provided as needed.
Common Symptoms
- Pain and swelling in the neck, back, chest, and limbs.
- Bruising and discoloration around the impact site.
- Numbness and tingling, especially with nerve or spinal cord injuries.
- Difficulty breathing due to chest injuries.
- Headache and dizziness, common with concussions.
- Loss of consciousness, indicating severe trauma.
- Limited mobility due to fractures, dislocations, or pain.
How We Can Help
- Comprehensive medical evaluation in-clinic with digital X-rays and surface EMG to rule out fractures, pathology, or whiplash complications.
- T.E.A.M. approach (Together Everyone Accomplishes More): 7 board-certified chiropractic physicians on staff guide the road to recovery.
- Better-Stronger-Healthier rehabilitation: regaining strength, flexibility, and mobility.
Prevention & Management
- Always wear a seatbelt and ensure proper headrest positioning.
- Avoid distracted driving and follow traffic safety laws.
- Seek prompt evaluation after any accident, even minor ones.
- Complete the full recommended course of rehabilitation.
- Maintain neck and back strength to better withstand impact.
Ready to Find Relief?
Our team is here to help you address the root cause and get back to feeling your best.
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