No two car accidents are the same, so it’s not surprising that there are a wide variety of automobile injuries that one could encounter after an accident. Whether you are suffering from a car accident, back pain or a concussion, our team of chiropractors and massage therapists can help you.

If you’ve been in a car accident, one of the first things you should do is seek medical attention. The plan will be designed to control the pain from the car accident and make sure you recover as quickly as possible.

Motor vehicle accidents are the third leading cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries in the United States. In an accident, although your car comes to a sudden stop, your brain keeps moving until it makes contact with your skull. This can cause bruising and apply torsional forces to your brain and brain stem. Whiplash is also common following a car accident.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends that anyone who receives a jolt to the head be evaluated by a provider with experience evaluating brain injuries. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment neurologic and brain injuries. Our gentle adjustment techniques are specially suited for the neurologic rehabilitation needed after car accidents and concussions.

Whiplash. Whiplash is the term used to describe back, shoulder and neck pain that occurs when raip forces are applied to head and neck in one or multiple directions. This frequently happens when you are involved in a sudden impact or emergency braking scenario.

Problems with your intervertebral discs are fairly common after a car accident. These are the cushions between the bones of your spine that absorb impacts and enable you to bend and twist. A sudden impact may cause a disc to push out of its usual position. This can trigger intense pain and limit your ability to move around. Alternatively, the disc may become damaged and rupture, causing the gel-like substance inside to protrude out and irritate the surrounding tissue and nerves.

Muscle, ligaments , soft tissue and nerves can become damaged during a car accident, it may cause you to experience pain and mobility problems.

By seeking chiropractic care after a car accident, not only can your professional treat any injuries that you may have sustained to your musculoskeletal system, but they could also help prevent further damage from occurring.