Some of the most common injuries after a car accident include chronic back pain and other back or spine injuries. Fortunately, victims may find relief and improve their quality of life by going to the chiropractor after a car accident in addition to traditional medical care.
Here’s more about what you can expect when seeing a chiropractor following a car accident.
After a car accident, it is not uncommon for victims to suffer excruciating back pain. See an urgent care provider, doctor, or physician at a hospital to address any immediate health concerns.
However, once you are stable, you will likely be referred to a specialist for additional treatment. This is where chiropractic care can be beneficial.
A chiropractor may be able to reduce your pain level, ease the severity of your symptoms, and treat your injuries further. It is more common than you might think for car accident victims to deal with debilitating back, neck, and spinal pain well into the future.
By seeing a chiropractor, you may reduce how often your back pain is exacerbated and improve your quality of life in the days, weeks, and years after your car accident.
Car accidents can have a debilitating impact on a victim’s spinal cord and back. Some of the more common vehicle accidents known for causing spinal cord, back, soft tissue, and whiplash injuries include:
Depending on the injury, your life could be severely affected. In many cases, spinal cord injury victims may deal with paralysis, inflammation, chronic pain, and other symptoms.
For this reason, holding the liable party accountable is essential, so you can recover the compensation you will need to treat your injuries with chiropractic care or other necessary medical interventions.
When your spine is misaligned, you deal with whiplash, chronic back pain, or another back injury; there are various symptoms your chiropractor can help alleviate. Some of these could include:
After a car accident, many of these symptoms may not present themselves right away. But, as your body feels the toll of the accident, symptoms may fully develop. This is why it is important to see a healthcare provider immediately after an accident.
Although you may have never seen a chiropractor before, the benefits of visiting one following a car accident are undeniable.
Some perks of seeing a chiropractor to treat back, neck, or spine injuries include:
Follow your initial healthcare provider’s advice to determine if and when to make an appointment with a chiropractor. Your physician may recommend a chiropractor see you within 72 hours of the treatment.
You may have x-rays taken, complete a medical history form, and receive a physical exam of your neck, back, or spinal cord injuries during this time. It is important to note that you should not expect to receive any adjustments until your follow-up appointment.
Even minor car accidents can produce severe injuries. If your injuries impact your ability to live normally, it is important to see a chiropractor.
Once you obtain an official medical evaluation, your physician can provide you with treatment options for chronic pain, inflammation, and other symptoms of seemingly minor neck, spine, and back injuries.
Many are surprised to learn that only a chiropractor can treat your condition due to how medical billing insurance systems operate. For this reason, you should always consult with your primary care doctor or another healthcare provider to determine whether chiropractic care is a good fit for you and your injuries.
Generally, chiropractic care is considered a medical expense associated with your car accident injuries. This means when you are filing a claim with the insurance company or in civil court, you should be able to recover these costs in your insurance settlement or verdict award.
Your attorney may be able to get your costs covered in advance or work out a payment arrangement with the chiropractor in question to ensure you receive the treatment you need despite waiting on your injury settlement.
To ensure the liable party covers your costs and you obtain maximum compensation for your damages, reach out to the Chicago car accident lawyers at Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C. for a no-cost, risk-free consultation.
Fill out our quick contact form or call our office at 312-236-2900 to get started on your case.
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