One
of the most stressful events in life is dealing with the issues that
occur after an auto accident. The first thing a person thinks about
after the crash is the car. Most people are not aware that some injuries
are not detected for months or even years. Two things result in these
situations: an insurance company settles with the victim without
compensating for the pain and treatment needed from these undiagnosed
injuries, and the injury gets worse over time due to the lack or delay
of treatment. It is absolutely imperative that anybody that is in an
auto accident immediately go see a Doctor trained in soft tissue
injuries. While whiplash is a common injury from auto accidents, another
common complaint of crash victims is that they don’t “feel like their
normal selves.” They may also experience other symptoms like dizziness,
blurry vision, headaches, back pain, muscle stiffness or spasms, neck
pain, numbness and tingling, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, irritability,
memory loss and difficulty concentrating.
Auto
accidents can also cause post-traumatic osteoarthritis. This can damage
your posture (producing a slumped or hump back appearance).
Osteoarthritis can also cause the discs in the spine to degenerate and
create scar tissue formation leading to chronic stiffness.
According
to the Insurance Research Council, nearly 1/3 of all claimants injured
in motor vehicle accidents seek treatment from doctors of chiropractic.
That number is astounding when combined with the fact that the National
Safety Council (NSC) has determined there to be more than 12 million
accidents annually involving more than 20 million vehicles.
The reason people choose chiropractic care for treatment of injuries sustained in auto accidents is simple – chiropractic care is exceptional in the treatment of soft tissue injuries, especially of the spine.
Since the most common injuries associated with these events are sprains
and strains of the spinal muscles and ligaments, it’s only natural that
chiropractic be the treatment of choice. Chiropractors are the primary
care doctors trained specifically in dealing with injuries to the spine.
Much
research has also found people injured in auto accidents prefer
chiropractic care for the treatment of their injuries. One such study*
evaluated 190 whiplash injury victims and found those who received
chiropractic care reported treatment satisfaction of 100%.
One
major concern individuals that have lived through the experience of an
auto accident should be aware of is most medical doctors are not trained
to detect the type of soft tissue or joint injury
that does not show itself immediately. It is imperative that people
involved in auto accidents consult with a doctor who is trained in the
biomechanics of the human body; someone who treats these injuries every
day.
Often,
passengers can be hurt more than a driver, especially if it is a side
wreck or T-bone. Children can suffer the same injuries as adults and
should be given the same care despite a feeling by the parent that a
child can’t be “that injured” if no bones are broken or there is no
bruising to the skin. Put it this way: if damage was done to a vehicle
that actuallybent metal, the people inside the vehicle surely absorbed that force as well.
Due
to our bodies producing adrenaline at the time of an accident, this
hormone acts like a natural pain killer and allows us to muster the
courage to move through the impact and “take care of business”. As
mentioned above, it is often days or weeks later that the full impact of
the crash is felt. A trained doctor of chiropractic can be a brilliant
source of diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue and joint injuries.
In
addition, x-rays or MRI (if indicated) will be used to check for any
structural damage. In our office, we routinely evaluate auto accident
victims and make any appropriate referrals to other health care
providers if necessary. Our primary responsibility is providing the
proper care and submitting the required medical reports to the insurance
company or attorney (if one is involved) so the rights of the patient
are protected.
If
we can’t help the patient, we will refer them to a doctor or facility
that can. If you have been in an auto accident recently, there are some
important decisions you have to make, and it is critical to make the
first decision be to be evaluated by a doctor of chiropractic and get
under care immediately.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Auto/Car Accidents and whiplash and the Necessity of Chiropractic Care
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