Traffic collisions can have a significant impact on your body, no matter how minor or severe. From immediate discomfort to long-lasting pain, recovering from an accident can be incredibly difficult. But, with the help of a reliable chiropractic team, you can recover from your accident in no time at all.
At Muscle & Joint Chiropractic, we understand how impactful traffic collisions can be on individuals. Without proper treatment after the accident, you may find yourself missing out on your favorite everyday activities. If you have been in an accident recently and would like to know how seeking chiropractic care can help you recover, keep reading.
When Should You See a Chiropractor After Your Traffic Collision?
After a traffic collision, it isn’t uncommon for individuals to begin scheduling appointments with their trusted medical team. You should aim to schedule an appointment with a trusted medical practitioner as soon as possible after your accident. At this appointment, they can determine if you’ve broken any bones, gotten whiplash, or have a concussion.
If you plan to visit a chiropractor for treatment, you should try to schedule within 72 hours of the accident. The sooner you visit your chiropractor, the sooner you can adopt a treatment plan that can help you recover from the accident and prevent long-term discomfort. Whether you are in a minor fender bender or a more severe collision, your chiropractor may help you identify hidden ailments.
How Your Chiropractor Can Help
Seeing a chiropractor after a traffic collision can help you recover in a variety of ways. They can address ailments you may have developed and ensure you recover as quickly as possible. Some ways that your chiropractic team can help you recover from your traffic collision include:
Addressing Whiplash and Concussions
Whiplash and concussions are some of the most common injuries you may experience following a traffic collision. Your chiropractor is trained to handle a variety of back, neck, and head injuries, making them the perfect place to turn for these injuries. If you have whiplash, they may recommend gentle spinal adjustments to alleviate pain and increase mobility.
If you have a concussion, your chiropractor will seek to help you improve mobility and reduce inflammation. These treatments are gentle enough to not exacerbate symptoms while helping you make small moves towards overall improved well-being. If you are feeling pretty beat down after your traffic collision, this is a great first step towards feeling better.
Realign Your Spine
If you are rear-ended, you may find yourself experiencing severe back pain. In some cases, no amount of time and patience will be enough to address and alleviate this back pain. If you want to avoid dealing with back pain that just won’t quit, scheduling an appointment with your chiropractor is a great place to start.
As mentioned above, your chiropractor may recommend gentle spinal adjustments. These adjustments can help correct any misalignments contributing to consistent discomfort. With these alignments, you can improve your mobility and enjoy everyday activities once again.
Prevent Chronic Pain
If you’ve ever met someone who didn’t seek appropriate treatment following an injury, you might know how common chronic pain is. After your traffic collision, you may think that you aren’t in enough pain to justify treatment. However, in some cases, it may take up to two weeks for symptoms to appear.
By seeking chiropractic care immediately following a traffic collision, you can protect yourself from the discomfort of chronic pain. Preventing chronic pain is especially important if you are an incredibly active person. Don’t let pain haunt you for years following an accident, and instead, reach out to a reliable chiropractic team for help.
Pain Management without Medication
Some individuals may not feel comfortable relying on pain medication while recovering from a traffic collision for a variety of reasons. While rest after the accident is a great way to start, chiropractic care is an even better way to alleviate pain without medication. Immediately following your accident, your chiropractor will perform a thorough assessment.
By performing this assessment, they can get to the root of any discomfort you may be experiencing. With this assessment in mind, they will provide you with a reliable treatment plan that may include massage therapies, laser therapies, and more to alleviate pain. Closely following this plan should help you recover without needing to rely on pain medications you aren’t comfortable with consuming.
Documentation for Insurance
Following some traffic collisions, you may be able to seek monetary compensation for injuries incurred. However, in order to qualify for this compensation, you may need plenty of proper documentation. When you start visiting a chiropractor immediately following your traffic collision, you can begin the documentation process early on in your healing journey.
Your chiropractic team will perform assessments to determine the extent of your injury and make proper documentation throughout the process noting any healing you are experiencing. Whether you plan to pursue legal action or are going back and forth with the other party’s insurance, chiropractic documentation gives you a clear idea of how your accident harmed you.
Recovering from a Traffic Collision with Muscle & Joint Chiropractic
If you are looking for a reliable team to help you recover from a traffic collision, look no further than our team at Muscle & Joint Chiropractic. With years of experience helping patients across the Tooele County area and a unique approach to chiropractic care, we are confident that our team can help you recover quickly and efficiently.
From massage therapies and ARP wave machines to spinal alignments and more, our team provides a variety of treatments to help you not only recover from a traffic collision but thrive and feel better than ever. If you have been in an accident recently and you would like to schedule an appointment with our team, don’t hesitate to contact us today.