Most people go to the hospital following a car accident, but you should also consider going to see a chiropractor for evaluation and an adjustment if necessary. It’s incredibly important because it doesn’t take a lot of impact to cause lasting injuries and pain. The sooner you can treat an injury, the faster it’s going to heal and the less treatment will be required. Did you know that if you are sitting still and are rear-ended by another car going only eight miles an hour can tear the muscles and soft tissues of the spine? The small bump that left a tiny dent in your car may have actually left a large dent in your health.
Common Problems Experienced After A Car Accident
Many patients suffer from whiplash, shoulder issues caused by the seatbelt, mid or lower back pain from strain, herniated discs, spinal contusion and additional injuries from the impact of an airbag. Yes, these are all painful injuries to recover from, but the good news is that patients who begin seeing Dr. Rob Lyons right away experience relief sooner and have a shorter time to complete recovery compared to accident victims who “just deal” with the pain on a daily basis.
How Often Should You Get An Adjustment After an Accident?
This depends on what type of injuries you are recovering from, but accident patients generally begin care needing between one to three visits per week for two to three weeks to begin the healing process and to ensure proper recovery. Understandably, some patients try to trim or limit the number of visits because of the cost, but it’s important to know that all patients with vehicle insurance in the state of Michigan have 100% coverage for chiropractic care when they are in an accident – this is part of the Michigan no-fault insurance laws.
If you seek care after an accident, Dr. Rob will examine your neck, shoulders and back to determine what’s going on and from this information form an action plan to help you find immediate and long term relief. This of course typically includes adjustments, but also home care recommendations like ice, heat, stretches, exercises and other advice to help your body heal.
Car accidents are painful in many ways, but your health does not have to suffer long-term with the right adjustments to promote healing. Come see Dr. Rob today if you have recently been in a car accident or are looking for relief from a previous collision.