Seeking medical treatment after a car accident is incredibly important; not only to your case but to your health as well. and not everyone knows what kind of medical treatment they need in order heal from their injuries. in reality, the medical treatment you seek after a car accident will greatly depend on the severity of your injuries and how much medical treatment you will need in the future. However, a good deal of our clients see chiropractors, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, etc. All depending on the source and severity of their injuries.
As attorneys, we always want to make sure that our clients are getting the best care possible. Below, are the most common physicians that will likely treat you after your car accident.
Best Medical Treatment After a Car Accident
One of the most common medical practitioners that our clients see after an accident are chiropractors. This is usually at the request of their primary care physician.
Not all injuries after an accident are obvious. Even if you think you just have a small shoulder tweak, it can oftentimes develop into something more serious in time.
Primary Care Physicians
A good deal of our clients will seek medical treatment from their primary care physician right away. and this is not a mistake. Often, it is a good idea because your PCP knows your medical treatment and can help steer you in the correct direction insofar as medical treatment is concerned. However, their knowledge and ability to treat certain injuries may be very limited and they will likely refer you to other medical professionals that will more likely be able to assist you.
Chiropractors
Probably one of the most common forms of medical treatment after a car accident is seeing a chiropractor. There are proven benefits of why chiropractic care is important; they are able to help treat injuries such as whiplash, spine misalignments, etc. that other medical professionals are not able to. a great benefit of chiropractic care is that their job doesn’t stop in the office. the adjustments in the office will be able to help alleviate pain temporarily but most chiropractors will give you “homework” so-to-speak; this means they will give you exercises to practice at home.
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Here’s an example of a chiropractic adjustment after a car accident.
Injuries are Not Always Obvious
Things like broken bones, lacerations, and bruising are easy to see and diagnose right away. However, some injuries can take hours or a few days to feel the symptoms. for instance, dizziness, headaches, soreness, or pain in the upper back are signs of whiplash. These symptoms can actually take days to manifest.
The best way to deal with whiplash injuries is to catch and treat it right away. Ignoring potential injuries can lead to long-term pain. It can also make it look like you are not serious about your injuries when your car accident attorney makes a claim.
Chiropractors have the ability to help you heal from whiplash injuries and can give you tips on how to do exercises at home.
Helps to Reduce Inflammation
Certain injuries due to a car accident can cause micro-tears in ligaments and muscles. and unfortunately, an X-ray will not be able to catch them. a chiropractor uses spinal manipulations in order to realign the spinal cord. This helps your body release a natural anti-inflammatory that will help to reduce inflammation and pain symptoms.
Treatment is Non-Invasive
Chiropractic care is also minimally invasive. So the quicker you can get started, the less likely you will have to undergo certain surgeries from your injuries. Most people do not want to have to undergo the grueling pain and rehabilitation of surgery and should reserve that as the last resort. However, chiropractic adjustments will realign the spine so that it will not only reduce pain but promotes healthy healing without the need for surgery.
Reduces Pain All Over
Personally, I have sought out the care of a chiropractor. However, it was not due to an accident. but I can tell you from personal experience, that adjustments help reduce pain all throughout the body. This is because adjustments help release the pain-reducing hormone. These hormones help the injured area feel less painful. They also help improve other areas of the body that were also feeling some pain due to the accident.
Avoiding Long-Term Pain & Suffering
Oftentimes even minor injuries can be the cause of serious long-term medical issues. However, seeing a chiropractor immediately after an accident will help you to avoid long-term, chronic pain conditions. Your chiropractor will be able to diagnose and treat your injury before it has the chance to turn into something bigger.
Restores Your Range of Motion
Suffering from neck and back injuries due to an accident can cause serious problems. for instance, blood nutrients will not be able to make it to the areas they need to because inflammation slows the healing process down. Adjustments will help to mobilize your spine. This means that your range of motion will begin to be restored, allowing the body to begin healing naturally.
Helps With Your Claim
Making sure to be proactive with your medical treatment will help tremendously when your accident attorney makes a claim on your behalf. Meaning, we will ask the insurance companies to reimburse you for the medical expenses you have accrued. If the insurance adjusters see that you are not being proactive in your treatment, they may end up denying your claim altogether.
Suffering from Injuries? Contact a Car Accident Attorney Today!
We know that being injured in an accident can be very stressful. the last thing you want to deal with is insurance companies breathing down your neck when you are trying to focus your energy on healing. a car accident attorney in our office will be able to handle the insurance companies. That is why you hire us. We believe that the only thing you should be focusing on at this time, is your chiropractic care and healing from your accident.
If you are suffering from injuries due to the negligence of another, please do not hesitate to contact us. Consultations with an accident attorney in our office are free!
