Auto Accident
If you are involved in an auto accident it is important to get an examination and seek chiropractic care right away. Sometimes people feel immediate pain after their accident, while others may not have symptoms for several days or weeks. A new law requires that you be seen within 14 days of your accident or you will lose all your medical insurance benefits. Unless there are life threatening injuries it is not necessary for you to go to an emergency room or see a medical doctor. Dr. Ressler, chiropractor in Oviedo, FL can give you a comprehensive examination if you have been involved in a car accident.
You do not need to be involved in a major car accident to have sustained injuries. Even minor fender benders with little to no damage to the vehicle can cause long term issues and injuries. The most common injury people suffer in an auto accident is called “whiplash.” Whiplash is caused by the sudden movement of your head being thrown backward, forward, or sideways. This results in the damage to the supporting muscles, ligaments and other connective tissues in the neck and upper back.
The impact from the car accident can also cause injuries to the discs in your back. Some people experience bulging or herniated discs after their accident. Your disc are natural cushions in between your vertebrae. A herniated disc is when the discs "slip" away from their normal positioning between the vertebrae in your spine. When the discs become protruded they push against the nerves. This results in irritation to the nerve endings in your vertebrae and can become very painful. If you have a herniated disc in your neck you may experience extreme pain radiating into your arms and hands. Herniated discs in your lower back usually cause intense shooting pain into your legs.
The neck and back are not the only areas of the body that can be affected from an auto accident. Some people experience sprains, dislocations or even breaks to their elbows, arms, writs, knees, legs, hips and ankles. Dr. Ressler, Oviedo chiropractor can adjust your extremities with a special tool called an “activator.” The activator is a spring-loaded instrument that moves each vertebrae back in place individually. It is pain free and is very effective for treating misalignments in the neck, back and extremities.
With gentile, non-twisting techniques, Dr. Ressler, Oviedo chiropractor, can help alleviate your pain associated with a herniated disc. Dr. Ressler will develop a personalized treatment plan to address your specific concerns and injuries.
Dr. Ressler, chiropractor in Oviedo, will also customize specific exercises to strengthen your muscles in order to support the herniated disc and assist you to recover from whiplash.
Dr. Ressler will refer you out for MRI testing of your injured areas. He will also refer you out to an orthopedic should your injuries require further evaluation.
You do not need to see an attorney right away and it is important to get checked out by Dr. Ressler first. That way the findings from your exam will give you the information you need to decide if an attorney is necessary. If necessary, Dr. Ressler can refer you to a reputable and qualified attorney.
Here at Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center, we value your time and know that you are in pain. That is why it is company policy that our patients are seen within fifteen minutes of their scheduled appointments!
Remember if you are involved in an auto accident:
If you are involved in an accident, you must have an initial evaluation within 14 days of the accident or you will lose all your medical care (PIP) benefits.
You are not required to go to the ER, this can be costly and use up your valuable limited benefits. You can be evaluated at any medical or chiropractic office you choose.
You can see a Chiropractor first, our office has appointments available on weekends if necessary to evaluate your injuries and give you the proper care you need.
Even if you are at fault, it is important to be evaluated to make sure you do not have any long term issues that will cause pain and suffering down the road.
We can work with your existing attorney or provide you with a referral.
Oviedo Injury & Wellness Center is the best choice for chiropractic care in the Oviedo, FL and Winter Springs, FL area. If you or a loved one have been involved in an auto accident, contact us at (407) 977-5005 to schedule an appointment.