Automobile accidents are often unpredictable circumstances which can involve many complications. Whether it’s a minor or severe collision, many individuals are forced to deal with all the implications that come after being involved in an auto accident on their own, a frustrating process that frequently ends with victims being on the losing end of their benefits. Injured and without a car, approaching the best course of action following an auto accident doesn’t need to be a difficult circumstance and we know the best procedures to help you recover from your situation.
FACT:
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), approximately 2.6 million individuals are injured each
year in automobile accidents, accounting for 95 percent of all injury causing
accidents on the roads. During a car crash, the sudden force of the impact can
commonly cause subluxations or spinal misalignments in the body, a condition
where the complex structures surrounding the spine are affected, distorting the
normal alignment of the vertebra, irritating nerves, ligaments, and discs,
overall affecting their natural function and your health. Spinal misalignments
due to auto injuries can occur anywhere on the spine depending on the type of
collision but whiplash, a neck or cervical spine injury, is one of the most
common injuries associated with auto accidents. Whiplash-type injuries occur
when there’s been an abrupt, back-and-forth jerking motion of the head in any
direction. As a result, the soft tissues around the cervical spine extend
beyond the typical range of motion, damaging the complex structures of the
neck. After suffering an injury from an automobile accident, many individuals
may experience symptoms within 24 hours following the car crash while others
may not experience symptoms until after a few days which can then last for
several weeks and turn into chronic pain.
FACT:
Dealing with the problems that arise from an auto collision
can be one of the most stressful aspects of modern life. Those who’ve
experienced an automobile accident may often be hurt, confused, and scared, not
knowing the best ways to handle their specific situations. Foremost, after
being involved in an auto accident, it’s important to seek immediate medical
attention to diagnose any possible injuries or aggravated conditions that could
ultimately alter your lifestyle. Chiropractic care is an effective form of
alternate treatment that many individuals frequently seek to treat their
injuries and symptoms following the aftermath of an auto collision. As a
chiropractor who’s been practicing for about 25 years, I’ve treated thousands
of people who’ve been previously involved in an automobile accident and who’ve
been in desperate need of treatment and relief for their injuries.
Chiropractors aren’t simply interested in treating an individual’s condition
but also, chiropractic care helps enhance and restore the person’s lifestyle by
improving the natural function of their bodies.
FACT:
After diagnosing for possible injuries or the early
development of a condition resulting from an auto accident, a chiropractor will
utilize a series of spinal adjustments and manual manipulations according to
each individual’s needs to gradually help them recover naturally. Chiropractic
treatment will focus on re-aligning the spine to relieve the stress and
pressure being placed on the spinal nerves, bones, muscles, and other tissues
of the body due to a possible subluxation. As with many other forms of
treatment, time and patience is often required to properly heal from your
injuries.
Personal Note:
Throughout the years I’ve treated many individuals, it’s
always been a priority for me to accommodate to each person’s best interests and
help them understand the best choice of options for their entitled benefits
following an auto collision. With my experience, I can offer guidance and
recommendations on the leading specialists that can support you with your
individual automobile accident case as well as help you recover from any
possible injuries or conditions resulting after the auto collision.
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
