Getting into a car accident can be emotionally and physically difficult. And when you first get into a crash, you have a million factors to think about, such as the status of your car, the other person's vehicle, and everyone's health.

Depending on the severity of the car accident, you may have immediate noticeable injuries or ones that haven't appeared yet. The adrenaline that occurs when you get into a crash can often cover the injuries you've gotten. Once the adrenaline wears off, that's when you may feel the symptoms of any trauma that may have resulted from the crash.

So, why should you see a chiropractic specialist right away? Here's a guide on car accident rehabilitation and how a chiropractor can help with multiple injury types.

Are you looking for a chiropractor? Schedule an appointment with Excellence in Health!

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What Injuries Can You Get from a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident can welcome a large range of injuries. Since most car crashes occur in a traumatic and unsuspecting manner, your body is typically unprepared for the impact. When a car accident occurs, you'll often go from a fast speed to a sudden stop, which can cause a wide range of problems.

Depending on the severity of the crash, you may acquire some of the following injuries:

• Concussions
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Lacerations
• Internal bleeding
• Skull fractures
• Burns
• Whiplash
• Herniated disks
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Traumatic cardiac arrest
• Amputations
• Torn ligaments
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Some of these injuries, such as lacerations or burns, can be felt or seen right after the accident. These are typically when you receive medical attention and may be taken to the hospital for further inspection.

However, there are many injuries that you may not feel until the adrenaline wears off. Many people receive whiplash or concussions and may not know they have it until the symptoms interfere with their daily lives.

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Why Should You See a Chiropractor Soon After a Car Accident?

Experts recommend that you shouldn't wait longer than three days before seeing a chiropractor for a car injury. As the signs may not show right away, you may do something that worsens the injury. Seeking help right away can mitigate the possibility that your injuries will worsen and affect daily functions.

Although seeing your physician can be a good place to start, seeing a chiropractor can be largely beneficial after your crash. Chiropractors such as the ones at Excellence in Health are trained for car accident injuries. This can help ensure that you are thoroughly checked for injuries and you can receive the treatment needed to recover faster.

Our chiropractors are specially trained in treating injuries such as concussions or whiplash. Many symptoms that occur from injuries, such as headaches or tingling arms and legs, can result from an issue in the spine. Chiropractors can recognize the symptoms and often make manual corrections to help solve the problem.

Seeking treatment soon after your crash will ensure that you start your journey to recovery faster. You can rest assured that you're being treated for an injury or be relieved that no bodily harm was done due to the accident.

Are you looking for a chiropractor? Contact Excellence in Health today!

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What Car Accident Injuries Can a Chiropractor Treat?

Since many injuries that result from a car accident can be treated by a chiropractor, seeing one is like getting help from a one-stop-shop. Chiropractors at Excellence in Health are equipped to treat a wide range of injuries.

Some problems that you can get treated by a chiropractor include:

• Concussions
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Whiplash
• Herniated discs
• Spinal cord injuries
• Sciatica
• Headaches
• Neck pai
• Shoulder pain
• Mid-back pain
• Arm and hand pain, tingling, and numbness
• Leg pain, tingling, and numbness

A few of these injuries may not show themselves for some time. Often, people don't know that they have a concussion until they have severe symptoms or seek medical care. And many of these can make it extremely difficult to accomplish daily goals.

Seeking help from a chiropractor will help mitigate the effect that these injuries have on your life and can allow intervention before worsened symptoms.

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What Chiropractic Treatments Are Offered for Car Accident Injuries?

Depending on the injury, your treatment can look very different. With minor injuries, you may only need one treatment, or if it's more serious, it could take several treatment sessions before you're back in action.

The injury will also change the type of treatment that you receive. Some may include adjustments that help your body realign and begin to heal itself. Some common treatment plans include:

• Chiropractic manipulation
• Physiotherapy modalities
• Manual therapy and massage therapy
• Rehabilitation exercise therapy
• Pain management
• Intermittent Traction

When you meet with your chiropractor, they can look at the severity of the injury and type to establish a proper treatment plan. They may also require at-home exercises to aid in the effectiveness of treatment and may allow a faster recovery.

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Concussion Treatments

Concussions are one of the most common car accident injuries that people get. They can be hard to diagnose if you don't know the signs and symptoms. And being left untreated can cause many problems in the future that affect your daily function.

At Excellence in Health, they have specialized concussion training for their staff using the Complete Concussion Management Inc. (CCMI) Partnership Program. This is a network of clinics worldwide that offer evidence-based concussion care. CCMI thoroughly examines the existing and emerging research on concussion injuries and utilizes the research to create extensive training on concussion injury treatments.

CCMI treatment can help you return to your typical life with specialized exercises such as:

• Balance Rehab
• Nutritional Interventions
• Vision Rehab
• Cognitive Testing
• Integrated Manual Therapy
• Exercise Rehab

In conjunction with CCMI, Excellence in Health treatment services and strategies include:

• Exertional testing for sub-symptom threshold programs for persistent symptoms as well as confident return-to-sport readiness
• Dietary and Nutritional Interventions
• Vestibular, Oculomotor, and Cervical Spine Rehabilitation
• Balance, Reaction Time, Visual Processing, and Neurocognitive Testing, including pre-season baseline tests as well as post-injury testing
• Educational Resources
• Objective Electroencephalography/event-related potential (EEG/ERP) testing with Neurologist interpretation for complex cases

If you believe that you're experiencing symptoms of concussions, you should seek treatment before they worsen. Then follow the appropriate treatment plan to help you recover and mitigate any long-term effects.

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How Can Excellence in Health Help After a Car Accident?

Excellence in Health is a chiropractic clinic that specializes in car accident injuries. Chiropractors at Excellence in Health can help treat a wide range of injuries after your car accident. If you see us, you can rest assured that we do a thorough job of treating you for your injuries.

We also recognize how emotionally difficult being in a car accident can be. That's why we honor third-party liens (payment received when the case is settled), and we accept med-pay (ongoing payment of treatment through an auto insurance company). We communicate extensively with your auto insurance company or attorney to help ensure fair and equitable injury settlement.

When you come to Excellence in Health for your care, we want to help make the process easier. We'll provide excellent care while helping you not worry about the details.

Are you ready to get the care you need after a car accident? Schedule an appointment with Excellence in Health!