motor vehicle collision injuries
Symptoms and treatment options
Symptoms Of Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
Did you know injuries from a motor vehicle collision (MVC) can occur at as little as 5 mph. Our vehicles are designed to withstand the impact, but unfortunately we are not designed that way. Although some injuries may be present immediately, others may not be present for days to even weeks. Our doctor has experience with these types of injuries and can evaluate you for them today.
Neck pain/Whiplash
The rate and force at which your head/neck moves during an accident is what causes whiplash (sprain/strain) injuries. This injury can lead to straightening of the cervical spine putting excess pressure on the vertebrae, disc & joints rather than being distributed evenly in a spine with the proper curve. This can in turn lead to disc herniations in the neck.
Headaches
Headaches after a MVC are very common and can be a sign of post concussive syndrome or something less severe like an inflamed muscle putting pressure on the occipital nerve .
Low back pain
Low back pain can be a symptom of something as simple as inflammation or a sprain/strain in the area after a motor vehicle collision or something more serious like a disc herniation.
How To Know If You Are Injured After A Motor Vehicle Collision
Our doctor has experience and a desire to diagnose and treat these types of injuries.
Step 1
Consultation and exam: A thorough examination can determine if you significant injuries from your accident.
Step 2
Appropriate imaging: X-rays are not necessary unless the physical exam shows evidence of a broken bone. If symptoms persist after 3 weeks, we use advanced imaging such as MRI.
Step 3
Specialist referral: Often after advanced imaging we will refer to a medical specialist to co manage your recovery.
Treatment options for
Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
It is best not to ignore the symptoms that you may be experiencing after a car accident, some injuries may be minor but in other cases the injuries could be more severe.
1. Nothing
As always doing nothing is an option, but you will heal improperly if you are in fact injured do not seek the proper treatment.
2. Spinal Manipulation/ Manual medicine
Adjustments can be very helpful with the biomechanical changes that may accompany a MVC injury by restoring motion back to the joints.
5. Spinal Decompression
Our office has a DRX 9000 which is a true spinal decompression machine that can help with disc herniations that may have been brought on by a motor vehicle collision injury.
3. Rehab
There are several exercises and therapies that can be performed in the office and taught to be done at home to aid in the healing process of a MVC injury.
4. Acupuncture
Our office has a DRX 9000 which is a true spinal decompression machine that was designed to deal with exactly this injury.
Treatment options for Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
It is best not to ignore the symptoms that you may be experiencing after a car accident, some injuries may be minor but in other cases the injuries could be more severe.
Nothing
As always doing nothing is an option, but you will heal improperly if you are in fact injured do not seek the proper treatment.
Rehab
There are several exercises and therapies that can be performed in the office and taught to be done at home to aid in the healing process of a MVC injury.
Spinal Manipulation/ Manual medicine
Adjustments can be very helpful with the biomechanical changes that may accompany a MVC injury by restoring motion back to the joints.
Acupuncture
Our office has a DRX 9000 which is a true spinal decompression machine that was designed to deal with exactly this injury.
Spinal Decompression
Our office has a DRX 9000 which is a true spinal decompression machine that can help with disc herniations that may have been brought on by a motor vehicle collision injury.
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