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Should I See a Chiropractor After a Car Crash?

Posted on Oct 10, 2017 1:56pm PDT

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2015, there was a total of 2,443,000 injury accidents. In the same year, 35,092 lives were lost in car crashes nationwide, a 7.2% increase over 2014. Considering the fact that millions of injury accidents occur each year, it would not be surprising if you were in at least one car accident within your lifetime.

When it comes to car crashes, a lot of people don’t know whether they should see a chiropractor or not, especially if it’s their first accident or if they’ve never received chiropractic care before. Because some people are confused about chiropractic care after a car crash, we decided to dedicate a post to it.

What if I’m Not Sure I’m Hurt?

Some accidents involve serious bodily injuries; for example, the driver isn’t wearing a seatbelt and they slam their head against the windshield or the driver is ejected from the vehicle. Other examples include amputation injuries, broken bones, and large, open wounds. In these cases, it’s clear: the injured party must be transported to the nearest hospital via ambulance right away.

Where people run into trouble is when they don’t feel any pain or when they don’t think they’re hurt. Their first reaction may be to declare, “It’s okay, I’m not hurt” but this type of declaration at the scene of an accident can be a big mistake for more reasons than one, including collecting damages for medical care later on.

Auto accidents can be scary, especially when they involve high-speeds. When people are involved in car accidents, their bodies are usually flooded with adrenaline, otherwise known as epinephrine, the hormone responsible for the body’s “fight or flight response.”

After a crash, the adrenaline can fool the person into believing that they are not injured. Just because the driver can walk away from the accident, it does not mean he or she is uninjured. More often than not, it means their adrenaline is still masking any sensation of pain. So, while the driver may not have any visible broken bones, it does not mean injuries are not present.

Seeing a Chiropractor After a Car Accident

If a driver or passenger has an obvious injury, such as a broken bone, an open wound, or an airbag burn, he or she should definitely see a medical doctor immediately. If no injuries are visible, they should see a chiropractor as soon as possible, within 72 hours at the most, but it’s better to see one within 24 hours. Most car accidents result in some type of whiplash or soft tissue injuries, but they can involve more serious injuries, such as herniated discs, spinal cord injuries, or concussions – these cannot be ignored.

If you are in a car accident and you experience any of the following, get in to see a licensed chiropractor in your area asap:

  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Neck or back pain
  • Neck stiffness
  • Numbness in the extremities (fingers or toes)
  • Pins and needles feeling in the extremities
  • Trouble bending down or turning to the side from the waist

In many car accident cases, we advise clients to see a medical doctor and a chiropractor. Chiropractic care is critical for soft tissue injuries and irregularities of the spinal column caused by car or truck accidents. When you see a chiropractor after a car accident, it can speed healing, decrease discomfort and improve recovery time – all bonuses.

Need a Suffolk County car accident attorney? Contact Laurence A. Silverman, Esq. today for a free case evaluation!

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