Car Accident Injuries

Car Accident Injuries services offered in Indianapolis, IN

Even if you “walk away” from a car accident, it’s important to seek follow-up care afterwards. Automobile accidents can cause internal tissue damage, leaving you with issues like whiplash and back pain that don’t show up for days or weeks. At Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Acupuncture in Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Ferguson, DC, LaC, provides the evaluation and care you need to prevent long-term disability from a car accident injury. With a long history of successfully treating a wide variety of auto injuries, Dr. Ferguson offers patients the expertise and reassurance they need after a collision. Call today or use the online tool to schedule your appointment.

Car Accident Injuries Q & A

What are common car accident injuries?

Of course, a serious crash may require a visit to the emergency room, but most likely, you will walk away from an accident, not even realizing the damage your body experienced. At Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Acupuncture, you may seek treatment for:

Whiplash
Headaches
Neck pain
Back pain
Shoulder pain

Even if you have what seem to be minor symptoms of bruising, stiffness, and swelling, seek treatment. In many cases, these symptoms only show up after a few days.

If you need it, Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Acupuncture has excellent relationships with local orthopedists, neurologists, MRI facilities, and physical therapists, who offer the best and most complete care for acute trauma injuries.

Why is whiplash a common car accident injury?

Whiplash can manifest as soreness, pain, and a limited range of motion in the neck. It occurs when the head snaps back and forth rapidly upon impact, and it can occur even in accidents that happen at a slow speed.

The trauma causes soft tissue damage, nerve compression, and vertebral misalignments that show up as whiplash symptoms.

Why are headaches considered a car accident injury?

Not all headaches result from car accidents, but if you find persistent head pain in the days, weeks, or even months after a crash, it may have resulted from your incident. Headaches may present even if you didn’t experience direct head trauma.

These headaches may be caused by inflammation or tension in the upper body or spinal misalignment in the cervical (neck) region.

How does chiropractic help with car accident injuries like back and neck pain?

A car accident often causes trauma along your spine, resulting in neck and back pain. The collision can cause a spinal disc to shift out of place, putting pressure on surrounding nerves and impairing your posture. You experience chronic soreness, tension, and inflammation as a result.

Dr. Ferguson uses chiropractic adjustments and soft-tissue therapy to help restore the proper alignment of your vertebrae to resolve pain. This realignment helps resolve associated nerve and muscle pain. Depending on the nature of your injury, you may also benefit from acupuncture, spinal decompression, and cold therapy to reduce symptoms and heal your pain.

If you suffer an automobile accident, seek chiropractic care at Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Acupuncture to realign your spine and reduce inflammation. Call today or use the online tool to schedule your appointment.