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Most individuals see their family physician or general practitioner after an automobile accident or other common personal injury/s. However, seeing a chiropractor is more beneficial. Chiropractors specialize in treating, rehabilitating, and strengthening the musculoskeletal system after different personal injuries. Auto accidents are the most common personal injuries. The next most common type of injury comes from slip and fall accidents. These accidents are a leading cause of hip and head injuries. A chiropractor can help with injuries that involve the following:
Chiropractors are specifically suited to help individuals recover after one of these accidents. Because of this, individuals are turning to chiropractic treatment after an auto accident or a slip and fall accident.
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Many different factors determine who pays for chiropractic treatment after an accident. However, the party at fault or the insurance company usually handles the chiropractic care expenses. A chiropractor also provides records and reports detailing an individual’s injuries. This is for the chiropractic care that the at-fault party will be covering. However, an individual must prove, with the help of the chiropractor, that they suffered an injury due to the accident. Pre-existing injuries typically are not covered. Chiropractic personal injury specialists are well-versed/trained on accident and injury claims.
An injury claim usually covers most, if not all, chiropractic treatment expenses following an accident. This often involves dealing with insurance companies and lawyers, depending on the situation/circumstances of the accident. A personal injury chiropractic specialist keeps updated records and provides the individual with the assistance needed for a successful claim, as well as for treating the injuries and getting the individual back to optimal health.
After an accident, talking to a lawyer about filing a personal injury claim means they may recommend seeing a chiropractor. This is normal procedure for personal injury claims. Personal injury cases are rarely closed before the individual filing the claim is fully healed. If the individual is still being treated, the total cost of the medical expenses is still unknown. Only when the treatment is done can a lawyer present the total cost of the medical bills. This is because chiropractors are specialists who diagnose and treat injuries that general physicians or doctors can miss. Whiplash and back problems are two common injuries that happen as a result of auto accidents.
How long an individual waits to see a chiropractor after an accident is up to the individual. However, it is highly recommended that they see a chiropractor as soon as possible following an accident to get treatment before the injury worsens and inflammation sets in. The injuries can still be treated, but it could take longer to heal them properly if they have set in. For example, whiplash treatment can take anywhere from 2 to several sessions, depending on the severity of the injury to the neck’s muscles and ligaments.
The benefits of chiropractic treatment after an accident include:
Most personal injury claims involve injuries to the back, neck, muscles, and joints. Chiropractic treatment provides effective care immediately.
Chiropractic treats the root cause of the pain, which helps reduce swelling and inflammation. A chiropractor will utilize various techniques/methods that include:
Two major benefits of seeing a chiropractor are an improved frame of mind and range of motion. Chiropractic treatment can also lift stiff muscles and a low mood, helping to produce positive hormones as muscle tension is worked out and released.
Chiropractors use non-invasive and drug-free treatment methods. They do not prescribe medications or perform surgical procedures that could worsen or cause further injury.
A chiropractor might not be able to help with every injury or aspect of the injury, but doctors of chiropractic are members of the medical community. If they feel they cannot help the individual, they will refer the individual to someone who can work closely with the individual’s doctor to ensure that safety, overall health, and well-being are the priorities.
Whiplash is a common and often debilitating injury suffered during a motor vehicle accident. One study showed that 93% of whiplash patients showed improvement after chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic for whiplash can help speed up the healing process and involves:
One of the major benefits of chiropractic is stress relief. An accident or injury can generate intense stress and make things worse. Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to improve the levels of beneficial chemicals in the body that can reduce stress. Injuries, along with the insurance companies, lawyers, and court costs, can contribute to sleep and diet problems.
It is highly recommended that you make an appointment with a chiropractor after an accident. They can provide a thorough diagnosis and treatment, reduce pain and healing time for injuries, and provide the necessary records for a personal injury claim. Seeing a chiropractor as soon as possible after an accident is beneficial for rehabilitating and strengthening an individual’s musculoskeletal health.
The body’s fat percentage is significant but should not be relied upon as it does not provide an individual with a complete picture of their overall health. An individual needs more specific values to maintain a healthy weight and understand the changes that the body experiences over time. If there is no comparison of body fat percentage to skeletal muscle mass, an individual will not be able to:
The body is a complex system of many components that work together. This is why it is important to get as much information as possible to understand it, maintain a healthy weight, and achieve optimal health.
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