• Request Appointment
  • Verify Insurance
  • Doxy
Call/Text Us: 262-345-4166
HealthFlex
×
  • Appointments
  • About
  • Blog
  • Services
    • Chiropractic Care
    • Myofascial Therapy & Modalities
    • Sports Medicine
    • Pregnancy Chiropractic Care
    • Pediatric Chiropractic Care
    • Senior Chiropractic Care
    • Digital X-Ray Imaging
  • Store
    • Shop
    • Cart
    • Checkout
    • My account
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ

Car Accident? Why Your Chiropractor Should Be Your First Call

Car Accident? Why Your Chiropractor Should Be Your First Call
February 7, 2017Dr. Grant Radermacher
Brookfield Chiropractor For Car Accidents

Car accidents are one of those things that everyone thinks will never happen to them until it does. Nearly 18,000 auto accidents happen every day in the US and like many patients who come to us seeking a chiropractor after a auto accident will tell you, they can ruin your day like nothing else.

It might happen on the morning commute to work when a driver who’s morning coffee hasn’t kicked in reacts too slowly to the brake lights ahead of them. It might happen on the way home from a night out when a deer decides to suddenly run across the road at the last second, leading to a multi-car pileup.

Your Body Is More Important Than Your Vehicle

However it happens, the first reaction most Milwaukee auto accident victims have is to worry about the damage done to their automobile. Dents and dings can be repaired; your priority needs to be on YOU and your HEALTH. It’s important to remember that permanent injury and the pain and suffering that accompany it can occur even with “minor” fender benders at speeds as low as 5mph. Furthermore, multiple studies have shown that the amount of damage to an automobile bears little correlation to the force applied to the spine of the passengers. In other words, the damage done to your body is rarely consistent with the damage done to your vehicle.

It’s also common for patients to feel fine immediately after an accident only to have symptoms appear several days (even up to a week) later. This is especially true for whiplash, one of the most common injuries resulting from an auto accident. At Ascent Chiropractic, we see Milwaukee car accident patients all the time who report that they were totally symptom-free the day of the accident but ended up with a splitting headache, a tight neck, numb hands, dizziness, fatigue and overall discomfort a few days later.

Auto Accident Recovery With Chiropractic Care

The majority of auto accident victims eventually recover completely from their injuries. However, without prompt care, up to 20% report that they still suffer from their injury symptoms 2 years post-auto accident. Some victims never completely recover. That’s why if you are in any type of car wreck or auto accident it’s essential to make an appointment with your chiropractor as soon as possible.

You need a doctor who is experienced in the treatment and diagnosis of auto accident injuries. Emergency room physicians will check vital signs, rule out any life-threatening conditions and release patients with pain relievers, muscle relaxers and/or anti-inflammatory medication. However, most primary health care providers are not trained in treating soft tissue injuries, which are usually more concerning than broken bones. While fractures heal relatively quickly and predictably, soft tissue heals with scar tissue, which can affect the function of tendons, ligaments, discs, joints, and nerves. It can also reduce range of motion and muscle strength, and can set into motion the degenerative process known as Post Traumatic Osteoarthritis.

Additionally, prompt examination by a chiropractor will provide you with the information needed in order to decide if an attorney is necessary. If necessary, we can refer you to a reputable and qualified personal injury attorney.

The Ascent Chiropractic Advantage

With proper treatment from a chiropractor, most auto accident victims can expect to completely recover from whiplash and other injuries in 3-6 months. At Ascent Chiropractic, we use an adjusting technique that is very gentle and corrects dysfunction in the spine without the “popping” or “cracking” often associated with chiropractic care. Most patients begin to feel relief after their first appointment.

We realize you have options in choosing a chiropractor. If you, a friend or family member in the Brookfield, New Berlin or Wauwatosa area is suffering from pain related to an auto accident, you don’t need to suffer with chronic pain. To make an appointment at Ascent Chiropractic, call 262-345-4166 or schedule an appointment with our online scheduling app.

Sources:
Canoll C, McAfee P, Riley L. Objective findings for the diagnosis of whiplash. Journal Of Musculoskeletal Medicine. March 1996.


Subscribe To Our Newsletter!

You're subscribed!


About the Author

Car Accident? Why Your Chiropractor Should Be Your First Call – Brookfield Chiropractor

Dr. Grant Radermacher

Dr. Grant Radermacher is a Brookfield, WI chiropractor providing unmatched results through gentle, evidence-based chiropractic care. Our mission is simple: get you out of pain so you can get back to being you, only better.

See author's posts

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)

Related

Comments

David King Reply
August 31, 2014

Finding a caring clinic that understands and appreciates changing health care needs and has the most advanced techniques to address health problems can be a tall task.

Mariana Gerzanych Reply
January 9, 2015

Thanks a lot for this nice post on car accident and first treatment. After accidents many people failed to sort out what to do, what are their priorities. Good job.

The Car Mania Reply
March 11, 2015

I strongly agree with you. You should call your chiropractor after your accident.

Lan Tra Reply
May 2, 2015

This is a great article. In my opinion, it is important to call a chiropractor in unexpected situations. I have experienced and feel great!

Autonation Reply
June 10, 2015

A nice article, and I would say after every accident even if its a small one you must call a chiropractor

sam doyle Reply
July 4, 2015

You are right about the role a chiropractor plays after an accident!

Peter Reply
August 2, 2015

So do you think it’s a good idea to visit a chiropractor just as a safety precaution after a car accident? My car got totaled when a gal ran a turn light & hit into us but I think there was so much shock & adrenaline that my body hasn’t registered the possibility of pain yet.

Abhijeet Singha Reply
September 2, 2015

Serious accidents can be life threatening, and if nothing they can surely give you chronic aches in your joints and muscles. Visiting a chiropractor in such a case is surely vital. I have read stories online about people who say there life completely transformed after consulting a chiropractor.

John698 Reply
March 1, 2016

Hey there!
I totally agree with your point mentioned above! There are many people out there who get panicked as they get to face such situation but they should understand that calling a chiropractor is far better method to cope up with such situations as this can help them to have better precautions and get recovered soon!
Your tips are really going to prove helpful for people! Thanks Alot! 🙂

Jeffrey L. Harris Reply
June 27, 2016

Great Share!!

Well, ya I completely agree with this post. It is critical that chiropractic care is sought immediately after car accident. It is well said by you -“Your Body Is More Important Than Your Vehicle”.

Early care and treatment means full healing and recovery is quickly realised. Even a car crash that is seemingly minor with limited damage to the car itself can cause serious injury to the driver and passengers. So, we shouldn’t take this matter lightly.

licenselinks Reply
May 22, 2020

Thank you, I’ve recently been searching for information about this topic for a long time and yours is the best I have found out so far. But, what in regards to the conclusion? Are you sure concerning the source?Driver Booster PRO 7.4.0.730 Key + Crack (Latest 2020) Download

Fahmida Rahman Reply
September 27, 2020

Car accident become more danger in our society. People are not careful about that. I think your articles make a simple change people mind.

Fahmida Rahman Reply
September 27, 2020

Your information is greatful .Now days people should more careful about it? Do you have other content about car accident?

Ronney Reply
October 9, 2020

I had also a car accident, in that accident i lost one of my friend and one of my eye. Now trying to make my daily wages with website creation. See one of my website that is https://activationpage.com

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Ascent Chiropractic

Chiropractor Brookfield, WI
16620 W Bluemound Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: 262-345-4166
info@ascentchiropractic.com

Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 12:30 pm

262-345-4166

info@ascentchiropractic.com

16620 W Bluemound Rd #405, Brookfield WI 53005

Click to open a larger map

Copyright 2025 © Ascent Chiropractic – Brookfield Chiropractor.
Privacy Policy – Sitemap
Don't Leave Yet!

Grab the Ascent Chiropractic Newsletter and get life-changing articles like this one straight to your email inbox every week!
We respect your privacy – your information will never be shared or sold. Privacy Policy

Enter your email address