Auto Accident FAQs

Sanford Auto Accident FAQ

When you are in an auto accident in Sanford, NC there is a lot of pain and confusion to deal with, and it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to taking care of your car, your insurance company, and yourself. In fact, there is so much confusion that there are many people who don't even feel a lot of the pain from their auto accident injury right away because it is masked by the adrenaline of the whole ordeal. At Knecht Chiropractor we have seen many patients who have been injured in car accidents and have helped them take the steps they need to reduce their pain while ironing out much of the confusion that goes along with the experience. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions we get about what to do after an auto accident.
 

How Soon Should I Seek Treatment?

If you are in an auto accident, you should seek an evaluation and treatment from a Sanford chiropractor as soon as possible, even if you don't have a lot of immediate pain. The closer you seek treatment to the actual accident the more firm the connection can be made between the actual accident and your injuries. This will help you heal more completely from your injuries, and may also strengthen any insurance claim or lawsuit you may wish to file.
 

How Can A Chiropractor help?

Our Chiropractic Physicians can help by identifying what your injuries are and how they relate to your accident. We will ask questions both about the accident and your medical history in order to determine the best course of treatment for you.
 

What Are The Most Common Auto Accident Injuries?

Some of the most common injuries treated by chiropractors include,
 

• Whiplash is caused by the abrupt movement of the neck forward and backward while the lower spine does not move. Being rear-ended causes this injury. You may experience pain both neck and back pain because of damage to the muscles and tendons located near the spine.

• Compression fractures can also occur after a car accident. Manual adjustments, spinal decompression treatments, and approved exercises are all common treatments that help these fractures heal.

• Pinched nerves cause a sharp pain which is felt with movement. Manual adjustments are used to treat pinched nerves because they help take pressure off the nerve endings and give them a chance to heal on their own.