If you've been in a car accident, we strongly suggest that you come in for a chiropractic evaluation as soon as you're able to, especially if you're experiencing one or more of the following symptoms:

Back pain, Headaches, Neck pain, Muscle spasms, Stiffness Insomnia

Your health should be your top priority after a car accident; even if there are insurance or lawsuit issues, the treatment you receive can be an important factor in the outcome of your case.

Don't Be Fooled.......

If your auto accident seemed minor because of slow speeds or little damage to your vehicle, that doesn't mean injury did not occur. It can be a time of great concern. At just 10mph, the body can be subjected to a force of 5 to 10 G's. The force of 10 G's is greater than a fighter pilot would experience during aerial combat. Independent studies show that your body can violently move back and forth 6 to 10 times the speed your auto was going at time of impact. In other words, a 5-10 mph crash, your neck can move at 50 to 100 miles per hour! This is how G force can cause serious injuries at even low speeds. Of course, high impact speeds are self-explanatory.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM IN A CAR ACCIDENT?

1. Stop, do not obstruct traffic

2. Assist the injured

3. Protect the scene, to prevent further injury

4. Call 911

5. Keep notes

6. Identify the other driver

7. Obtain witnesses information

8. Arrest does not indicate liability

9. Do not leave the scene until doing the past 8 things

10. Call Synergy Chiropractic 928.227.1899

11. Inform your insurance company

12. Obtain professional counsel (get an Attorney)

Whiplash Injuries Can Remain Hidden For Weeks Or Months

Because of the body's ability to adapt to injury, some whiplash injuries can remain hidden for weeks or months before pain or other symptoms surface. By the time symptoms surface, many people have already signed their right s to treatment away. Insurance companies know the facts and spend millions of dollars a year to hide them. It is no secret that insurance companies may not have your best interest in mind and attempt to get you to prematurely settle your claim in order that they can avoid additional liability. Insurance companies are controlled by stockholders whose primary aim is to make money. Their concern is not your health. Their concern is to get you to settle for as little as possible. If you do, what happens when hidden challenges begin surfacing? Don't let this happen to you. Preserve your rights to receive the treatment you need by not signing away your rights.

CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic is the most appropriate approach to these types of injuries. Chiropractic utilizes manipulations (Adjustments) to help normalize spinal function. This is crucial in the beginning phases of healing to bring back proper motion, but return of functional joint motion usually requires 2-3 months of chiropractic care. Active care allows the soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) to heal most effectively with minimal scar tissue and physical therapy can take from a few months up to a year to complete the healing process.

EFFECTS OF IMPROPER TREATMENT

Improper treatment of whiplash injuries and all soft tissue injuries is a factor in about 50% of the patient's that finally present themselves to our clinic. Some patients are given a soft cervical collar by there medical doctor. If this collar is worn too long, the collar itself can further weaken supportive muscles and actually lengthen recovery time. If a muscle, ligament, tendon, or joint is subject to prolonged immobilization after injury or surgery this can have significant and profound negative effects. If a fracture is present the patient is to be first seen by Neuro-surgeon to rule out spinal cord injury and will more than likely have to where a special collar/halo until the fracture is healed. Once the fractured vertebrae is healed the patient should be sent to a physical therapist to minimize the negative affects of the prolonged immobilization of the soft tissues. Most MD's and DO's prescribe muscle relaxers, pain medications, and anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) first and skip chiropractic and physical therapy all together.

Don't Take Unnecessary Chances

In whiplash injuries, ligaments, muscles and joints are stretched and torn out of their original positions. When this happens, the nerves become compressed and cause pain. Without proper care, the injury can progressive grow worse, because the neck vertebrate are now unstable and disc decay can form. Your ligaments and other soft tissues can heal with scar tissue, and your vertebrate may heal in the wrong positions, creating long-term instability and weakness. This is a permanent condition known as fibrosis, the pain is real and can last a lifetime. Don't take unnecessary chances.

The Good News!

The good news is that qualified chiropractic care has proven to be very effective in helping most whiplash victims identify and treat their whiplash injuries - without drugs or surgery. A study by Woodward, Cook, Gargan and Bannister found 93% of patients under chiropractic care for whiplash injuries had improved. They further stated"....."No conventional medical treatment has proven to be as effective as chiropractic."

Call your Synergy Chiropractic today For Your Exam.

If you have challenges needing treatment, rest assured we will provide you with the most competent and comfortable care available. We are willing to work with you regardless of whether you do or do not have an attorney. Our primary concern is to help you move into your future without the painful effects of whiplash following you there.

Call us today at 928-227-1899. We look forward to serving you.

HOW DO I FIND AN ATTORNEY WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH AUTO ACCIDENTS, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR WHIPLASH CASES?

We can refer you to several attorneys in the area that specialize in Personal Injury Claims and who have assisted our patients in the past.