What Symptoms to Look For After a Car Accident

The aftermath of a car accident can be filled with anxiety and confusion. Your thoughts could be racing or you may have the sense of a slowing down of time. You are under an immediate increase in stress regardless of how serious the accident is. The first thing you need to assess is if you need to seek immediate medical attention. Do not hesitate under any circumstance to go to a doctor to assess your need for medical care. Chiropactor for Car Accident RecoveryMany injuries are not immediately obvious, even some serious injuries. If an ambulance arrives, do not hesitate to let the medical emergency responders look you over even if you believe you are uninjured from the auto accident. Below are common injuries that can occur in car accidents. Only a medical professional will be able to determine the severity of your injuries, and what type of treatment you will require. The next step will be to see a doctor of chiropractic to address the structural, soft tissue and other healing needs that regular medicine does not address. If you want to regain the best healing outcome possible, this is a critical step. Skipping healing medical care could postpone your recovery and result in more pain and injury.

Checklist of Symptoms You May Experience After an Auto Accident – Seek Immediate Medical Attention if You Experience Any of These Symptoms

Under no situation should this symptom list replace the examination by qualified medical personnel after a car accident. You should ALWAYS be evaluated by a medical doctor and a chiropractor after an auto accident. A visit to the chiropractor should be the next stop after a medical doctor has ruled out or treated you for any potentially life-threatening injury.

Symptoms After a Car Accident Include

Get IMMEDIATE Treatment. Because your body produces an increase in adrenaline starting immediately after an accident, the full effect of your injuries might not be obvious right away. The symptoms on the above checklist could indicate serious injuries including:

Do Not Delay Treatment

Whether you choose to get proper medical attention at the hospital or doctor’s office don’t delay. Once you have verified or treated the injuries requiring immediate medical attention go to the chiropractor. Chiropractic care treats the structural and soft tissue damage from car accidents to recover as fully as possible. Your body may need some gentle nudges to go back to where it was pre-accident.

FREE 10-Minute Vehicle Accident Consultation

This non-invasive, gentle treatment can bring IMMEDIATE pain relief and helps your body unleash its full healing ability. Have questions about a car accident you were in? We offer a FREE 10-Minute consultation to see if chiropractic care could help you regain pain-free living. Call 512-892-2160.