One moment everything may seem fine, when suddenly you’re involved in a serious collision. Musculoskeletal injuries (sprains/strains, subluxations and contusions are the most common injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. If left untreated, these injuries can have a long-term impact on your overall level of health in the months and years to follow.  A visit to a chiropractor should always follow an auto injury, as chiropractors are specialists in treating the damage to soft and hard tissue.

How Can a Chiropractor Help Me After My Auto Accident?

Many times, individuals who have been injured in a car accident experience  intense muscle pain and stiffness. When left untreated, this discomfort can be an indication of a more serious issue.

After an auto accident, some individuals experience indicators of whiplash injuries right away, such as blurred vision, headaches, shoulder pain, dizziness, reduced range of motion and arm pain. Whiplash can also result in minor back injuries, muscle injuries, ligament problems, and disc damage. Other individuals however may be injured and feel nothing at all initially.