Car Accidents

Car Accidents and Chiropractic Care

You get into your vehicle as you have done hundreds of times before and start off to your destination. Suddenly you find yourself as a part of a motor vehicle accident.

Being in an accident can be really scary.  First you want to rule out and injuries that require medical attention such as lacerations, broken bones, internal injuries, concussions just to name a few.

Often your accident results in soft tissue injuries that may be best served by a health professional that has the experience and tools to access your injuries and to provide an appropriate care plan.  Many people feel and are often told that these types of injuries only require rest or medication and then they tell you the 5 often deadliest words in the english language…Maybe It Will Go Away.

Understanding the dynamic that takes place to the human body during an accident which will affect your spine, nerves, muscles, tendon and ligaments that are stressed beyond their normal range during the biomechanical process during a car accident is best assessed by your local doctor of Chiropractic.

At Sharpsburg Georgia’s best chiropractic office, Crossroads Chiropractic, serving the Sharpsburg, Newnan, Peachtree City and Senoia communities we are your local authority for care following a car accident.

At Crossroads Chiropractic we have been serving area residents that have injuries resulting from a car accident since 2008.

Many people will experience any number of symptoms that you may experience immediately or over a period of days, weeks or even months.  Left uncared for these types of injuries can frequently leave you with conditions that can affect the quality of your life.

Common Symptoms The Result From A Car Accident:

• Neck Pain
• Headaches
• Pain down arm or into hand
• Mid Back Pain
• Low Back Pain
• Pain radiating into your legs
• Numbness or tingling in arms or legs
• Brain Fog
• Migraines
• Fatigue
• Anxiousness
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• TMJ-Jaw pain or clicking

We will administer a thorough examination designed specifically to determine the injuries that have resulted from the accident.  Then if applicable we will use digital x-ray to rule out any conditions that require other specialists as well as evaluate the resultant effects on your spinal segments and surrounding soft tissue.

Often people will feel worse in the days following the accident.  The sooner care is administered in most cases helps to minimize any permanent limitations that can result from these types of injuries. It is for that reason that we feel strongly that you contact us to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

If your accident has resulted in a legal situation, our office is well versed in this process and will be happy to work with your chosen attorney and provide them the necessary documentation of your injuries.  If you find yourself in need of a recommendation of qualified attorneys that handle these types of cases, we will be happy to provide you with names of which you can choose from.