Regardless of how serious a car crash is, your body does get jerked around. In major accidents, you can be severely injured and taken to a hospital for treatment. Once you have been treated and go home, it is a good idea to seek out the treatment from a licensed chiropractor once your doctor agrees it is safe. When the collision was minor, you may not feel that anything is wrong and decline any medical attention. However, you should still seek out a chiropractor. Here are just a few of the many reasons to make an appointment and be seen as soon as possible.
Reduce Pain and Inflammation
After being treated for car crash injuries, there is bound to be pain and inflammation for a while. One way to reduce this is with chiropractic care. Spinal manipulation releases an anti-inflammatory agent that will not only help with any obvious swelling but also any that is internal. The internal selling may be due to having surgery or from the crash itself. In addition, the techniques used during the appointment will help alleviate pain. This can reduce the number of pain medications you need and the risk of becoming addicted to them.
Unknown Injuries
You may not be aware of the injuries you have sustained after a car crash. However, just because you feel fine that day, or even for longer than that, it doesn't mean that there wasn't damage to muscle or connective tissue. Sometimes it can take a while for a problem to show itself to you. Luckily, a chiropractor will use treatments and techniques to help heal small tears or cuts in the tissues so they do not end up getting worse and becoming a major issue later. A small scar on a muscle can cause pain and stiffness in the future.
Insurance Claims
Insurance companies should pay all your medical bills after being injured in a car crash. However, trying to get proof of ongoing pain and suffering may be difficult. When you are under the care of a chiropractor after all the rest of your medical issues have been treated there will be no doubt that you are still suffering. The insurance company will have no choice but to compensate you not only for the treatments but also for the suffering you must endure.
Do not convince yourself everything is alright after a crash and being treated. See an auto accident chiropractor to make sure you are doing all you can to let your body heal. The stress relief you experience after a treatment will go a great way in helping you heal too.
Share10 December 2018
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