Car Accident Specialist

Why is it important to see a chiropractor after a car accident?

When you’re in a car crash, your whole body gets jarred. You may have whiplash, soft tissue injuries, or muscle pain and stiffness. There may be damage to your neck, back, or spine, and some of these issues may not cause symptoms right away.

Without treatment, these issues can cause:

• Headaches
• Blurred vision
• Reduced range of motion
• Pain in the shoulder, arm, or back

Spinal disc damage and ligament problems may also occur with symptoms not appearing until months after the accident. When left untreated, some of these injuries become permanent. Don’t let a car accident change your life. Schedule an appointment online with Dr. Goldstein today.

What is whiplash?

Whiplash is one of the most common issues patients have after a car accident. It’s caused when the neck is forced beyond its normal range of motion and whipped forward and backward or side to side. This strains the muscles and soft tissues of the neck and back, causing stiffness, soreness, and pain. Symptoms of whiplash may appear right away, or it could take weeks or months. Symptoms can include:

• Headaches or migraines
• Herniated discs
• Pinched nerves
• Vision problems
• Hand or arm problems

Even if you’re not experiencing any pain, it’s important to get evaluated for whiplash and other related car-accident injuries. Whiplash can occur even if it wasn’t a bad accident or you were traveling slowly. A change of speed of only 2.5 miles per hour can cause whiplash and other neck injuries when rear-ended. And when left untreated, these issues cause even more damage, some of which that can last a lifetime.

What chiropractic services are used for car accident injuries?

Depending on your needs, Dr. Goldstein may use a variety of services to help with your car accident injuries. These include:

• Spinal alignment
• Therapeutic massage
• Spinal decompression
• Cold laser therapy
• Strengthening exercises

It’s important to schedule your evaluation as soon as possible after your car accident. Research shows that those who wait before seeking chiropractic care experience less improvement.

Don’t wait. If you’ve been in a car accident, schedule an evaluation with Dr. Goldstein today.