Most people have one thing on their mind after a car accident–their car. However, it’s important to remember that you and your injuries should come first. Afterall, your car can be fully replaced, your body can not! If you experience an injury as a result of a car accident or otherwise, it’s crucial to seek treatment immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment not only helps to speed up the recovery process but also helps prevent the development of long-term problems associated with an injury. At CSMC, our fellowship-trained, trauma-qualified chiropractors diagnose, manage and treat car accident injuries with minimally invasive and integrative approaches.

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Car Accident Q&A

What are the Most Common Car Accident Injuries?
Car Accidents can cause a long list of different injuries, typically multiple at a time. The most common car accident injuries we manage include:

  • Traumatic Brain Injuries/Concussions
  • Spinal Cord Injury/Myelomalacia
  • Whiplash
  • Rib Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Herniated Discs
  • Strained Muscles
  • Sprained Ligaments
  • PTSD

How are Car Accidnet Injuries Diagnosed?

At CSMC, your first visit will start with a consultation and physical exam in order to determine which tissue/structure is causing your symptoms, how severe the condition(s) is, and any contributing factors that may slow down or prevent proper healing. 

This involves discussing your symptoms, when they are at their worst, the impact it is having on your life and putting together a set of treatment goals you would like to accomplish (examples: picking up kids or sleeping without pain).  It is important to bring any previous medical notes or images for the doctor to review and take into consideration for your case.

Next, a physical exam will be performed, physical exams typically consist of:

  • Neurological Evaluation
  • Orthopedic Testing
  • Postural Assessment
  • Chiropractic Evaluation
  • Functional Assessment
  • Range of Motion Measurements
  • Referral to Imaging/Advanced Diagnostic Testing (When Necessary)
  • Radiographic Biomechanical Analysis (When Necessary)

These tests may aggravate your symptoms, so let your doctor know what you are feeling. 

For imaging and additional testing, CSMC coordinates referrals to specialty radiologists as needed.

Why Choose a CSMC Chiropractor for Accident Injury Recovery?

Our doctors at CSMC are all Fellowship trained in Spinal Biomechanics & Trauma. Fellowship-trained chiropractors, undergo an extensive 2 years of post-doctoral training involving significant literature study, documentation training, testing, and clinical rotations in the following specialties:

  • Rotation #1: Pain Management – Clinical Practice
  • Rotation #2: Pain Management – Procedural Observation
  • Rotation #3: MRI Physics – MRI Technician
  • Rotation #4: Neuroradiology – Radiology Observation
  • Rotation #5: Orthopedic Surgery Extremities – Clinical Practice
  • Rotation #6: Orthopedic Surgery Extremities – Surgical Observation
  • Rotation #7: Orthopedic Surgery Spine – Clinical Practice
  • Rotation #8: Orthopedic Surgery Spine – Surgical Observation
  • Rotation #9: Neurosurgery – Clinical Practice
  • Rotation #10: Neurosurgery – Surgical Observation
  • Rotation #11: Emergency Medicine – Emergency Room Observation
  • Rotation #12: Family Practice – Clinical Practice (In/Out-Patient)

These are done in both the hospital and private clinical settings in our community.  

This training prepares them to recognize/diagnose traumatic injury, coordinate with other specialists, and know how to alter the treatment approach throughout the course of recovery

Even if you don’t experience a serious injury, the impact of a car accident can alter the motion (Biomechanics) of the spine, which left undetected/uncorrected, can cause spinal problems in the future in the form of increased “wear and tear”. Chiropractic care and other noninvasive treatments can help restore proper motion in the spine and reduce long term consequences of poor spinal movement.

What Treatments are Available?

CSMC takes a customized, comprehensive approach to care for all types of injuries. Your doctor may recommend one or more of the following treatments to address your injuries:

  • Various Chiropractic Adjustment Techniques
    • Based on Preference/Condition
  • Flexion/Distraction
  • Decompression Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Ergonomic Training
  • Massage Therapy
  • Postural Correction
  • Topical Analgesics
  • Anti-Inflammatory Supplements

These therapies may be recommended individually or together to relieve your symptoms, improve your range of motion, strengthen your core, improve posture and/or stabilize your condition depending on your needs.

You can find the help you need at CSMC. Book your appointment today.