What are the symptoms of whiplash?

Whiplash can be used to describe many neck, shoulder, and back injuries. Whiplash is very difficult to detect with X-Rays or MRIs. By using a holistic approach to medicine, we can find and treat the cause of pain.

Whiplash can be difficult to treat because the pain may not manifest for several days. Soft tissue damage is the common term for this. Car accident injuries often cause soft tissue damage, which can be very difficult to treat.

Ultrasound is one of the treatments we use to reduce swelling in the spine. The body will often swell to protect the effected area. Do not be alarmed if swelling occurs after an automobile accident. Swelling occurs as a reaction to injury or unnatural movement.

Can I see any doctor after a car accident?

Absolutely, you can see any physician you choose. However, They may wany payment immediately after service. They may not bill health insurance when they find out your injury was from an accident, slip n fall, etc.

You can also visit your family doctor. However, most PCP’s do not accept third-party billing. Your PCP is very different from an Accident Doctor. One accepts insurance and the other accepts third parties. Call us for an opinion to see what doctor is right for you.

We do, however, recommend that you tell your family physician about the accident. Your Family Physician may be able to provide insight into previous issues or treatments. An accident doctor may contact your PCP to look at your history.

Documentation of Personal injury cases in Snellville

Documentation is another reason why your family physician may refuse to treat you. Accident Doctors have been trained to document personal injury cases. This documentation may be used to prove your injury came from the accident. Your Accident Doctor will also be able to testify in your defense if you must go to court.

Types of auto injuries

Each car wreck is unique, and each injury too. Whiplash may look similar but the person who is involved in it will be different. Patients who are young and healthy may need only a few treatments while older patients may require months. The healing process can also be affected by past injuries. A patient who has recently undergone neck surgery may respond differently to the treatment following a car accident.

Some injuries, such as fractures, cuts, and dislocations, are obvious immediately, while others can take a few days to feel. Damage to nerves and blood vessels can take many years to heal.

After a car accident, you can only ensure your long-term care by seeking immediate medical attention. Insurance companies view delayed treatment as an indication that you have not been hurt. They usually challenge claims based on delayed and gaps in the treatment.

Other common issues include:

• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Headaches, Dizziness, Vomiting
• Lack of Motion or Stiffness
• Broken Bones and Fractures
• Numbness of the hands, arms, or legs
• Whiplash

We can refer you to any specialist doctor needed. Integrative Medicine is an integrated approach to healing which combines all disciplines into one. We offer both services in one place, so you don’t have to go to a chiropractor and another specialist separately. It allows the different doctors to communicate with each other throughout the healing process.

A qualified Accident Doctor will perform a thorough evaluation during your initial visit. Your team will prepare a treatment program. Each of your physicians will use this plan throughout the entire treatment process. The plan can be updated daily by each doctor, keeping you and your team up to date.

• Did you know that whiplash can cause chronic pain at speeds less than 5mph?
• Did you know that insurance Covers Chiropractic Care for Car Accidents?
• Did you know that whiplash can affect the lower back, jaws, arms, hands and more?
• Did you know that people who delay getting treatment following a car accident are more likely to suffer from prolonged pain and discomfort?
• Do you know that delay in treatment can hurt your personal injury case?