Personal Injury Chiropractor
In auto accidents, whiplash is one of the most common injuries. Even in relatively minor accidents, when the head is forcefully thrown forward and then back, the movement can cause damage to the tissues of the neck and spine. People may not even realize the extent of their injuries until well after the accident, as it can take up to 48 hours for pain, swelling, and stiffness to develop.
After an accident, the first priority should be getting a thorough medical evaluation to determine the extent of any injury and obtaining the necessary treatment to aid recovery. However, if somebody else bears responsibility for causing your injury, it’s also essential to document the nature, extent, and severity of the trauma, backed up with medical evidence and reports, to make a successful legal claim for compensation.
At Divine Spine, we’ve worked with patients recovering from car accidents and their attorneys for years. We understand the key role we can play in both treating your injuries to facilitate healing and effectively supporting your legal rights.
Symptoms of Whiplash Injuries
When your head and upper body are suddenly jolted forward in an auto accident, delicate soft tissues like muscles and ligaments that support the head and neck can suffer microscopic stretching and tearing. After an accident of this nature, it’s essential to get the spine evaluated. While the initial shock after an accident may mask even serious injuries, over time damage and inflammation causes symptoms such as:
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Increased pain with neck movement
- Stiffness and limited mobility
- Headaches
- Tenderness or pain in the shoulder, upper back, or arms
- Tingling or numbness in the arms
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
These can all indicate that the vertebrae in the neck and spine have been shifted out of alignment. Without treatment, it’s unlikely that these symptoms will fully resolve on their own; in fact, day-to-day activities can potentially aggravate this kind of injury. The result may be intermittent flare-ups of pain, ongoing stiffness, and a loss of range of motion, even after the pain of the original injury has seemed to subside. Timely, knowledgeable chiropractic care can help prevent the effects of an accident from becoming a chronic issue.
After an accident, the first priority should be getting a thorough medical evaluation to determine the extent of any injury and obtaining the necessary treatment to aid recovery. However, if somebody else bears responsibility for causing your injury, it’s also essential to document the nature, extent, and severity of the trauma, backed up with medical evidence and reports, to make a successful legal claim for compensation.
At Divine Spine, we’ve worked with patients recovering from car accidents and their attorneys for years. We understand the key role we can play in both treating your injuries to facilitate healing and effectively supporting your legal rights.
After Your Accident—The Divine Spine Difference
In the aftermath of an accident, the last thing patients need is a medical runaround, going to multiple offices to try to get care for their injuries while at the same time trying to obtain the reports, X-rays, and other diagnostic evidence necessary to establish a personal injury claim. Divine Spine makes it easy. We have digital X-rays on site, which enable us to pinpoint the cause of your pain and stiffness and provide evidence your attorney needs to support your case. We also work collaboratively with you and your legal counsel, preparing thorough reports that document your injuries with the information necessary to give personal injury and insurance claims a firm foundation.
Some patients can be reluctant to seek chiropractic care after an accident because they worry that the abrupt twisting and popping associated with traditional chiropractic adjustments will only exacerbate their pain, instead of alleviating it. Divine Spine is the answer. Our state-of-the-art method uses precise, targeted adjustments delivered by our Electronic Vertebral Alignment (EVA) system for a gentle, effective treatment that restores spinal alignment without harsh, jarring motions.
Focused on Your Wellness
When you come to Divine Spine after an accident, our primary goal is to find the root cause of the pain you’re suffering and eliminate it. Every patient is different, and the effects of an accident are highly individual. We start with a thorough examination, including a full medical history, to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that takes into account all the factors affecting your health. An accident shouldn’t sentence you to chronic pain. Our safe, gentle, effective method will help ensure that it doesn’t.
If you’ve been the victim of an accident in Orange County, call Divine Spine today. We have locations in Yorba Linda and Orange Hills to provide the care you need. Contact us here to schedule your initial evaluation.