Even minor car accidents can create major pain through soft tissue damage and injuries, including whiplash. Dr. Dancy and his team treat the results of a collision, relieves acute pain, and restores the body's natural alignment. Make sure minor problems don't become major issues.
I have no pain after an accident. Should I still see Dr. Dancy?
In the case of a serious accident, the need for medical attention is likely immediately obvious. However, minor accidents might have no apparent effect on a person right after the accident. The forces transferred in an auto accident can be tremendous, and this shock is transferred throughout the body. The soft tissues can do a remarkable job of cushioning and protecting the skeleton and organs, which is why there might be no initial pain.
However, injuries to soft tissue can hold misalignments and, without treatment, may result in more painful conditions over time, including chronic arthritis. Whiplash can occur even in surprisingly minor bumps, because the neck supports the full weight and movement of the head.
Seeing Dr. Dancy within a couple of weeks after an accident ensures later problems are less likely to emerge.
How does chiropractic treatment help car accident injuries?
Initially, Dr. Dancy will perform a physical and neurological assessment, ensuring there are no serious injuries that could lead to complications. This may include X-rays and/or a hands-on check of motion and response.
If you have any pain or discomfort, Dr. Dancy will address it in his treatment plan. Since the spinal cord connects the brain to the body, treatment of the neck occurs even when pain happens in other parts of the body.
Dr. Dancy recommends a series of treatments for car accident injuries, even after pain and mobility symptoms pass.
Is there a special treatment for whiplash?
Whiplash is an injury to the neck muscles caused by rapid movement of the head. Even low-speed fender benders can transfer enough force to cause whiplash. It can cause several types of injury, including muscle spasms, ligament damage, joint inflammation, and damage to the shoulders and back.
Treatment depends on the diagnosis, and Dr. Dancy might recommend home treatments such as cold packs, neck supports, and exercises to extend the effectiveness of office care.