Over the course your lifetime, odds are you will be involved in at least one auto accident. There is a good chance that the accident will be minor with minimal injuries. On the other hand there is also the chance of a more damaging auto accident with more severe symptoms. In either case the Doctors at Care Chiropractic are here to help you get back on track and help you along your recovery. Auto accidents disrupt your life, mess up your car and add more demands on your already stressed-out daily life. Unfortunately, this can also include physical pain as well. Care Chiropractic understands this and is here to help. Our team at Care Chiropractic in Marion Iowa will create an individualized treatment plan that encompasses chiropractic spinal manipulations, active and passive physical therapy and exercise programs to help speed up the recovery process and get you back to good health so you can do the things you love and enjoy.
A common injury in auto accidents is whiplash. Nearly 2 million Americans suffer from whiplash each year. It happens when a sudden, jolting movement of the head is sustained backward, forward or to the side. It destabilizes the spine and can cause severe pain. It can also lead to blurred vision, headaches, dizziness, shoulder pain, reduced range of motion in the neck, arm pain, neck stiffness and even low back pain. It is not a life-threatening injury but it can lead to chronic pain and even disability.
Following a car accident, a person must keep in mind that many factors such as the placement of a cars headrest, size of both automobiles involved in the collision, and the speed that they were traveling prior at impact all play an important role in determining the injuries sustained. To help understand this concept, it has been shown through research that a car traveling only 5 mph at the time of impact is capable of producing the forces necessary to cause whiplash injuries. While injuries such as fractures, cuts, concussions, and dislocations are immediately noticeable, other forms of damage to musculature, blood vessels, and nerves may not become evident for months or even years. Unfortunately when these injuries become evident months and years down the road, insurance companies are often not held liable for reimbursement. Therefore it is important that you undergo a complete evaluation immediately following your accident by a health care professional familiar with these injuries. Your doctor at Care Chiropractic is here to help you in this process.
Chiropractors are one of the few primary health care providers who specialize in treating the musculoskeletal system. Just as a person consults with a cardiologist for concerns about their heart, many people seek care and advice from chiropractors regarding musculoskeletal injuries. While whiplash injuries are not always immediately evident, they are actually considered one of the most common injuries sustained during car accidents. The strain that the forces causing whiplash injuries place on the spine are capable of causing damage to the muscles, ligaments, and nerves responsible for supporting your head and neck. If these seemingly minor injuries are not corrected, they often produce a waterfall affect leading to multiple neurological and musculoskeletal symptoms. In fact, it has been found that whiplash injuries are often responsible for early degeneration of the vertebrae throughout your spine, as well as a multitude of symptoms such as pain and headaches. Since automobile injuries can involve many systems throughout the body, finding a doctor who is able to address each area is important. Our team at Care Chiropractic in Marion Iowa will create an individualized treatment plan that encompasses chiropractic adjustments, active and passive physical therapy and exercise programs to help speed up the recovery process.
As you can see, seeking care immediately after an automobile accident in the Cedar Rapids area can mean the difference between recovery and a life time of pain. If you have been in a car accident or know someone who has, please contact our team at Care Chiropractic as soon as possible to schedule a consultation. Please call us at 319-377-7331 to let us know it happened and start your recovery. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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