Car Accident Chiropractor in Chaska MN

Chiropractic Care for Car Accidents and Whiplash

Schedule an appointment with our experienced Chaska MN chiropractors who help those who have been in a car accident or have whiplash get back to a better life. With more than 15 years as chiropractors, you know you're getting quality treatment from people who care.

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Chiropractic after a car accident

Should I see a chiropractor after a car accident even if I don’t feel any pain?

The biggest and most common issue people face after they have been in a car accident is the risk of whiplash or whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). This occurs when the joints, most commonly the spinal joints neck, are moved beyond their normal physical limits and injure the muscles, tendons, and ligaments surrounding the joint.

What makes this so concerning is that the consequences of whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders can last a lifetime. Research shows that even sudden speed changes of 6 mph are enough to cause whiplash.

Even if there are no symptoms present or the accident is mild, it is recommended that every person in a car accident be checked by a chiropractor to determine if there is whiplash damage so correction and healing can begin immediately.

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What type of injuries from a car collision can be treated by a Chaska MN chiropractor?

The most common injuries sustained from a car accident or whiplash or whiplash-associated are disorders that cause damage to the ligaments that surround the vertebrae in the spine.

Ensuring normal joint mobility and alignment can help to speed the healing and recovery needed in whiplash injuries. People with whiplash or whiplash-associated disorders often experience muscle spasms, shooting pain, numbness and tingling in their arms, and headaches. Chiropractic care is very beneficial in helping to recover from these issues as well.

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How long should I wait to get checked by a chiropractor after a car accident?

People should be checked by a chiropractor as soon as possible after a car accident. If there has been any soft tissue injury or joint malalignment normal motion and alignment is required for proper healing.

Scar tissue has been shown to begin to form as soon as 48 to 72 hours after an injury. If the problem is left too long before help is sought out permanent changes to the spine soft tissue can occur.

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What are the symptoms of whiplash?

The most common symptoms of whiplash are neck and shoulder pain that is often made worse with the movement of the neck or arms, causing stiffness in the neck upper back and shoulders. This is associated with a decrease in the normal range of motion, headaches, and numbness & tingling in one or both arms and hands.

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How is insurance involved when I need to see a chiropractor after a car accident?

One of the benefits of living in Minnesota is that it is a no-fault state, meaning it doesn't matter who's that fault in the car accident each person's own car insurance company covers their medical bills.

This allows for a smoother experience for the patient and the providers. Although every car insurance company and policy is different, they are required to cover the medical costs associated with the car accident.

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Where can I find a chiropractor who helps people in car accidents?

Car accidents are a very common reason for people to see a chiropractor. All chiropractors are trained to deal with these types of injuries and situations. However, not all chiropractors deal with these types of situations.

The easiest way to find a chiropractor who works with car accidents or personal injury patients used to look on their website or call the office personally and check with the doctors and staff.

At Discover Chiropractic Life Center in Chaska MN we are fully equipped with diagnostic equipment like x-rays, sEMG, and paraspinal thermography to determine the extent of the problem, along with therapies like spinal adjustments and shockwave therapy to restore function and healing as quickly as possible.