Auto Accidents

TOP 3 REASONS TO SEE A CHIROPRACTOR AFTER AN AUTO ACCIDENT

Do you know the speed it takes to cause damage to the neck? Some research out of Yale says it takes 8.2 mph and other research indicates even lower if your head is not properly placed against the headrest. “If the head is not in direct contact with the head restraint at the time of impact, injuries are possible even with low-speed impacts.”

TOP 3 REASONS TO SEE A CHIROPRACTOR AFTER AN AUTO ACCIDENT

Do you know the speed it takes to cause damage to the neck? Some research out of Yale says it takes 8.2 mph and other research indicates even lower if your head is not properly placed against the headrest. “If the head is not in direct contact with the head restraint at the time of impact, injuries are possible even with low-speed impacts.”

1. Whiplash is not always obvious

While broken bones and bruises are easy to spot, whiplash is not always apparent in the immediate aftermath of an accident. If you are involved in an accident, your adrenaline levels will spike, which could disguise symptoms of pain and inflammation until your body calms down. It may take a few days or weeks for obvious whiplash symptoms like neck pain/stiffness, headaches, blurred vision, and dizziness to occur.

“Research with a human volunteer found that with a pre-impact automobile speed of 8.2 mph,
forces applied to the head were 2.5 times greater than the forces applied to the vehicle.”
“At very low speeds of 1-2.5 mph, neck injuries can occur if either the headrest or an “elastic bumper stay” do not perform their protective functions.”


Dr. Russell uses techniques such as spinal adjustment and special exercises to control damage, minimize pain, and reduce swelling. By seeing this specialist immediately after an accident, you can avoid weeks of pain and discomfort and start the recovery process right away.

2. Acute Injuries lead to Chronic Injuries if not treated:

Ignoring the pain associated with a car accident could lead to long-term damage. Symptoms of whiplash can continue for years if you do not seek treatment, and this chronic condition can lead to emotional anguish to match the physical pain.


The most crucial aspect is the fact that mild traumatic brain injury can occur after a whiplash injury while still having normal neurological examination, CT scan and MRI. At The Chiropractic Edge we have state of the art brain scanning SRE technology that will show exactly what stress is caused in the brain, altering brain waves, and give us information on exactly what care is needed to balance and regulate that system.


Another example is if you suffer a minor injury to a joint or bone, you could cause substantial damage in another accident such as a trip and fall incident because your body is in a weakened state already. This weakened state can also lead to early degeneration, especially in weight-bearing joints such as ankles, knees, hips, and the many joints within the spinal column. Seeking chiropractic treatment immediately after a car accident can boost your chances of a full and speedy recovery.

3. Proof for an insurance claim:

Although filing a claim is most likely one of the last things you will be thinking about in the immediate aftermath of a car accident, the reality is you may find yourself making one in the short weeks after. Unfortunately, the longer you wait to receive a diagnosis and treatment for your injuries, the harder it is to prove that the injuries stem from the motor vehicle accident. If you visit a chiropractor for treatment relating to the injuries sustained in your accident, it is easier to link those injuries to the incident in the claim.

Lastly, I want you to visualize a half drunken milk jug. Now hit it with your hand. What happens? The milk gets jostled around bouncing off the walls of jug, but what happens to the jug? Nothing, no damage, zero. This is the exact same thing that happens to your neck and spine when you are in a car accident.

Insurance Made Easy

At The Chiropractic Edge, we work with all auto insurance companies and make it simple! All you need to do is:

Call your insurance company and tell them what happened.

Receive your claim number.

Provide us with your insurance information, claim number and adjustor name/contact info.

It is important that we have this information before we begin treatment. We’ll even handle the billing for you!

Seeing a chiropractor within 72 hours following a motor vehicle accident is incredibly important for diagnosing and treating possible musculoskeletal injuries such as whiplash. We are trained and educated in acute injuries and can offer relief of pain and symptoms in addition to saving you pain and discomfort in the future. Chiropractic care is also beneficial for proving injury by diagnosis and treatment early after the car accident occurs which can help with future insurance claims. Remember, just because your car is not seriously damaged does not mean your body is not injured, it only takes 8 mph to cause damage to your body!

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