WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC CARE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT?
Surgery and drugs are usually the go-to treatments for car accident injury victims, but a much better alternative is a doctor of chiropractic  who specializes in treating accident injuries while co-managing the case with other healthcare professionals such as orthopedist, neurologist, pain management doctor, etc.
 
Benefits of chiropractic care after a motor vehicle accident
  • Lowers inflammation
    • Motor vehicle accidents usually lead to micro-tears in the ligaments, tendons and muscles of the spine due to whiplash.
    • These tears are the main reason people wake up after a crash in severe pain wondering what is wrong.
  • Non-invasive holistic pain relief
    • Most people do not want surgery, and it should be your very last resort.
    • Chiropractic adjustments realign the spine and joints, significantly reducing pain while promoting healing usually without the need for surgery.
  • Injuries are not always evident
    • After a car accident bruises, fractures, or lacerations are easy to see. Injuries such as whiplash are not always apparent immediately following a motor vehicle accident. Whiplash often leads to disc bulges/herniations and spinal ligament injuries. Going to a chiropractor that focuses on finding these injuries is very important. If appropriate we will refer you to get an MRI to assess the discs, and a CRMA® (Computerized Radiographic Mensuration Analysis) to assess the other nine (9) spinal ligaments that the MRI fails to properly assess.
    • It could take hours or a few days to feel the symptoms of injuries like whiplash, such as dizziness, headaches, soreness, or pain in the upper back and neck.
    • The best way to deal with whiplash injuries is to catch them early on. This means, that if you were involved in an auto accident, do not wait to seek treatment until you feel pain.
    • Ignoring potential injuries can lead to long-term pain, which is why it is essential to see a chiropractor immediately following your accident so they can properly diagnose your injuries and start you on a treatment plan before the pain becomes unbearable.
  • Prevent residual long term pain
    • If left untreated car accident injuries can become serious long-term problems.
    • Symptoms of whiplash can continue for years if you fail to seek proper medical care and can become a chronic condition that leads to emotional anguish as well as physical.
    • Seeing a chiropractor immediately after your wreck will help to avoid long-term, chronic pain conditions. Your doctor of chiropractic will be able to diagnose and treat you before your symptoms worsen.
  • Reduces pain throughout the entire body
  • Reduces scar tissue
    • Whiplash usually leads to scar tissue developing on the joints of the spine.
    • Scar tissue feels uncomfortable and stiff.
    • A chiropractor can specifically target the damaged spinal segments.
  • Restores range of motion of the spine and extremities
 
Failure to see a doctor of chiropractic after a car accident, even if it was minor, could result in chronic conditions that take months or years to heal. This often lead to thousands of dollars in medical treatment.
 
Contact Dallas County Best Car Accident Injury Chiropractor Now!

ADDISON CHIROPRACTOR:
Our passion at Optimum Wellness Institute is finding the root of the problem to see if we can help you with your injuries after a car accident. Our doctor has trained extensively and has a great understanding of how to examine and treat patients after a car accident. Call or text us to schedule your consultation/exam at 469-771-0377. Come see us at Optimum Wellness Institute, 3939 Belt Line Road, Suite 775, Addison, TX 75001.
Optimum Wellness Institute
​Gonstead Chiropractic
3939 Belt Line Road
Suite 775 (inside iV Fit)
Addison, TX 75001
Phone (469) 771-0377
Fax (469) 440-0171
Office Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - By Appointment Only
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
​Closed
Thursday - By Appointment Only
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday - By Appointment Only
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday - By Appointment Only
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
Closed