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7 Common Car Accident Injuries (& How Chiropractic Can Help)

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Here are the most common car accident injuries (and how chiropractic care can help). Every day, an estimated 12,000 people experience car accident injuries that are serious enough to require medical attention or cause property damage. Car accident injuries are common, but that doesn’t make them trivial.

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Who Pays For A Chiropractor After An Accident?

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When you’re in a car accident, it’s important to seek medical treatment and seeing a chiropractor after a car accident can be an excellent source of recovery for a wide range of car accident injuries. This is where a car accident chiropractor comes in. There’s good news!

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Common Misconceptions About Car Accidents and Injuries

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Myth #2: "Whiplash Isn't Serious" Whiplash is one of the most common types of car accident injuries. Whiplash is a neck injury commonly caused by a sudden jerking motion of the head backward and then forward. Even minor accidents can create serious injuries; you should trust your instincts.

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 Understanding Injury Types and Timelines After Auto Accidents

Accident Care Chiropractic

Categories of injuries include: Soft Tissue Injuries Soft tissue injuries include strains, sprains, and contusions. They're called soft tissue injuries because they affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the body's soft tissue. Treatment aims to stabilize the spine, prevent further damage, and maximize recovery.

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Is Medical Massage a Good Car Accident Treatment?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Medical massage should be administered by a certified massage therapist who has experience treating car accident injuries. The sudden stop as you collide with another object “whips” your head and neck back and forth, stretching those muscles, tendons, and ligaments beyond what they are used to.