Why get a Chiropractic Evaluation after a motor vehicle collision?
A common result of car accidents is whiplash, which is an umbrella term for injuries caused by sudden flexion followed by extension of the neck. Whiplash also triggers sprains and strains. Chiropractic is a proven therapy for whiplash.
Sooner Is Better
It is important to get checked by a chiropractor as soon as possible after a motor vehicle accident.
There are two reasons for this:
First, it is essential to identify all injuries before settling with insurance companies. Since the effects of whiplash are not always evident right away, a prompt chiropractic exam is crucial to avoid paying out-of-pocket for debilitating symptoms that may emerge later.
Secondly, evidence shows that prompt care is more effective than delayed care for whiplash. In one study, 67% of patients experienced improvement in their symptoms if they received care for whiplash within three months of injury.
