Car Accident Injury
If you suspect you’ve sustained injuries in a car accident, seeking prompt medical attention is crucial. Even seemingly minor injuries can escalate if left untreated. We are here to assist you in overcoming any injuries and facilitating your return to normalcy. Our goal is to ensure there are no untreated issues, offering you peace of mind to move forward from the accident.
Car accidents can result in a variety of injuries, ranging from soft tissue sprains to traumatic brain injuries. It’s essential to be aware of symptoms, although they may not manifest immediately after the accident. For instance, signs of a concussion might take weeks to surface.
Watch out for these symptoms indicating common car accident injuries:
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Leg pain
- Knee pain
- Foot pain
- Signs of concussion (headache, nausea, loss of consciousness, dizziness)
- Signs of nerve damage (tingling or numbness in the neck or extremities)
- Mental health issues like PTSD, anxiety, and depression
Car accidents subject the body to significant trauma. Injuries can occur not only from direct impact but also from the force generated during the crash. For instance, spinal cord injuries may result from the car’s rapid position shifts, and even the seatbelt can cause collarbone and rib injuries as the bodyweight presses against it.
Internal organs impacting the skeleton, such as the brain hitting the skull, can also cause injuries in car accidents.
Drawing on our extensive experience in assisting patients after car accidents, we will start by discussing your symptoms and limitations. A thorough physical exam, including diagnostic tools like bone scans, CT scans, ultrasound, and nerve conduction studies, will be performed to identify and address the injuries.
We offer tailored car accident injury rehab programs designed to meet your specific needs. These programs encompass various therapies, including:
- Physiotherapy: Treating a range of injuries and aiding in restoring strength and range of motion.
- Massage therapy: Healing soft tissue damage.
- Chiropractic: Addressing back, neck injuries, and nerve issues.
- Acupuncture: Alleviating pain and promoting the healing process.
- Spinal Traction: Ideal for treating disc issues resulting from accidents.
- Mental health therapy: Counselors and therapists addressing mental health issues related to car accidents.
- Functional braces: Aiding in a quicker return to normal activities by providing stability and support for healing.
Cost and Coverage
Like many of our services, our physiotherapy treatments are often covered through employer, auto, or disability insurance. So treatments can be available at little or no cost to you. Get in touch or schedule a consultation to learn more.
