Have you been involved in an auto accident?
Even a minor fender bender with no damage to your vehicle, can generate enough of an impact to cause an injury. Based on how you are sitting, neck position at time of impact, where you prepared for impact or not, can affect how badly your body can be injured. Neck injuries such as whiplash are the most common injuries following auto accidents. This is because the neck is flexible, so when the body is jolted after an impact, the head becomes a weight at the end of the neck. During the vehicle collision, the head is slammed backwards and forwards unsupported as the body is pushed underneath by the car’s momentum. The head is propelled forward by the stopping of the car. Therefore, the intense back-and-forth movement of the head is too much for the neck to hold or support. This results in damage to the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and discs in the neck. The soft tissues, joints and discs in the back may also be affected by the force of an auto accident. Your “shock absorbers” or discs between the bones in the spine can be injured from the trauma, producing pain and limited range of motion. Extremities such as arms, legs, knees, elbows, wrists, hips, and ankles can all be injured from a car accident as well. Neck pain, mid-back pain, sciatica, headaches, numbness and tingling in the arms and legs are all common symptoms from injuries due to an auto accident.
FLORIDA 14 DAY RULE
A Florida state law requires that you receive an evaluation by a medical provider within 14 days of the car accident. If you fail to be seen, you will lose all your medical insurance benefits related to the accident. Some injuries from an auto accident may be obvious and felt right away. Other times, complications or pain from injuries may not be felt for weeks. That is why it is imperative that you receive proper care right away to ensure that you remedy all your injuries, even ones you may be unaware of at the moment. There are some people who wait longer than 14 days to be evaluated. Unfortunately, by waiting too long they will have lost all their medical benefits. Auto accident injuries can cause pain for many years or even life-long damage.
Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center helps patients recover from auto accident injuries in Oviedo, FL.
There are many types of injuries that occur with an auto accident. One type is whiplash. Whiplash is when the ligaments and muscles get stretched beyond their normal capacity due to the sudden movements forward and back from impact. The impact of a car accident causes the joints of the spine and extremities to become misaligned. The pain and loss of mobility that are a result of an auto accident injury make daily activities extremely difficult to perform. Chiropractic adjustments are a safe way to gently return alignment to your joints slowly over time so that the patient does not experience pain. Dr. Ressler’s years of experience has helped hundreds of patients recover from their car accident injuries. Dr. Ressler, Oviedo chiropractor also provides his patients with physical therapy to help stabilize the injuries from the accident.
All of Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center’s patients receive a comprehensive examination. Dr. Ressler, Oviedo chiropractor performs neurological, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal tests to determine what injuries are present. Because of the trauma related to auto accidents, herniations or bulging discs can occur. Because of this, you may need a form of diagnostic imaging called an MRI. Dr. Ressler recommends receiving an MRI as opposed to an X-ray, because X-rays only show if the bone is fractured or broken. An MRI image provides insight if there is any injury to the soft tissue or discs. This is helpful in determining future care, need for orthopedic referral and documenting the injuries if the patient decides to hire an attorney.
Dr. Ressler, Oviedo chiropractor uses an adjusting instrument called an "activator" to treat auto accident injuries. The activator is a spring-loaded instrument that sends a gentle force into the joint to move it back into proper position. The activator method is low force, precise and does not involve cracking or twisting. This makes the activator method ideal for treating auto accident injuries. The activator method also treats injuries to the wrists, shoulders, knees, and ankles from a car accident. If these injuries are not properly treated, arthritis can occur over time. Soft tissue injuries like whiplash can occur which create trigger points and scar tissue. Dr. Ressler, Oviedo chiropractor will perform soft tissue/trigger point release to break up scar tissue and address the various aspects of your auto accident injury. In conjunction with chiropractic care, Dr. Ressler also works with our board-certified medical massage therapists to provide you with personalized treatment. Medical massage will relax your muscles, relieve your pain, and increase your range of motion. You will also receive physical therapy that is designed to strengthen and support your injured area. Specific exercises and stretching techniques will be incorporated into your individualized care plan to give you maximum recovery from your accident.
DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE!!!!!!
Remember the state law requires you to be seen and evaluated within 14 days of the car accident. If you are not seen, you will lose the medical coverage related to that accident. Don’t risk losing all your medical benefits! If you have been involved in a car accident, call 407-977-5005 or click the link below to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ressler right away.
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FAQ regarding treatment for auto accident injuries:
What is the cost of auto accident treatment?
Auto accident treatment is covered through your auto insurance, and they will pay for your medical bills.
What auto insurance does Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center accept?
Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center accepts all auto insurance carriers.
How do I file claims with my auto insurance?
Our office will manage all aspects of filing your claims with your auto insurance, so you can focus of feeling better.
Will my insurance premium be raised if I use my auto insurance to treat my injuries from a car accident?
If you are not at fault, your insurance premiums will not increase.
REMOVE YOUR PAIN AND SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!
If you have been injured in an auto accident, Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center’s caring and compassionate staff are here to help! Call your Oviedo, FL chiropractor at 407-977-5005 and schedule an appointment today!