At Utah Accident Clinic, we understand how daunting it can be to make medical appointments after going through a traumatic experience. We take pride in being a comforting, safe environment where our patients know they can get any of their questions answered, and we are here to help you determine the right treatment plan for you.
If you or a loved one has suffered a car accident in the Utah area, it is recommended that you seek immediate medical attention. You should see a chiropractor within the first 72 hours after your collision.
We offer spinal manipulation, soft tissue healing, muscle stretching therapy, healing massage therapy, and more.
Questions Your Chiropractor May Ask
Being anxious about going to the doctor is understandable, especially if you’ve already had a rough couple of days. Knowing what to expect can sometimes help alleviate nervousness before a first appointment with your chiropractor.
At Utah Accident Clinic, we are committed to doing everything we can to improve the experience for our patients. Please feel free to call us and ask any questions you may have to help you feel more prepared before coming in – we’ll be happy to hear from you!
Your chiropractor will ask you a series of questions to help assess the root cause of your pain and determine the best course of action from there. These questions could include:
- Where is the pain most intense?
- How long ago was the accident?
- Did you suffer a head-on, side-impact, or rear collision?
- How bad is your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?
- Do you have a history or family history of neck, back, or joint pain?
- How fast were you going at the time of your accident?
- Is this the first time you are seeking medical attention following your accident? If not, what medical care have you received up to this point?
If you would like more details about what to expect before your visit, please don’t hesitate to call our front desk.
What Can a Chiropractor Do to Help You?
Many types of chiropractic care can be utilized to reduce inflammation, reduce pain, quicken your healing process, recover your range of motion, and prevent the need for invasive surgery.
Inflammation is a normal part of the healing process, but sometimes it can occur excessively. When this happens, you may experience debilitating pain and stiffness that worsens after rest periods, especially in the morning after waking up. Excessive inflammation can damage your soft tissues if left untreated, but your chiropractor can help.
Spinal manipulations can also help reduce pain, as they release hormones like cortisol, oxytocin, and neurotensin, which naturally relieve your pain.
Accepting chiropractic care can quicken your healing process. Your chiropractor has methods to break up the scar tissue, allowing your injuries to heal more quickly.
Car accident victims commonly experience a limited range of motion after the incident, especially in the shoulders, neck, and back. A limited range of motion can have a debilitating impact on someone’s ability to function and enjoy life and can worsen over time if left untreated. Luckily, the chiropractors at Utah Accident Clinic have methods to recover range of motion.
Types of Chiropractic Care
Spinal Manipulation
Spinal manipulation has been around since 400 B.C. and has evolved into techniques over the centuries to treat problems such as neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, and headaches. This manual therapy is used on a person’s spinal joints to relieve pain, improve mobility, and realign anything that may have fallen out of place.
Chiropractors may use adjustment tools or simply their hands for spinal manipulation. Essentially, they use quick, short, controlled thrusts of force called “high-velocity, low amplitude thrusts.” Sometimes, a cracking sound can be heard, but it is regular and often followed by a relief sensation.
Soft Tissue Healing
After a traumatic accident, some of your muscle groups may shut down, resulting in aches and pains. Some common soft tissue injuries include bruises, stretched or torn ligaments called sprains, and severe stretches that cause damage named strains.
Muscle Stretching Therapy
It is not uncommon for car accident victims to complain of extreme tightness following the incident that is impossible to stretch out. This is often caused by overstretching muscle tissue at the point of impact. Without direction from a chiropractor, further stretching at home can inadvertently cause damage and drive a more fraught healing process.
Finding the Right Chiropractor for You After Your Utah Accident
If you or someone you love has suffered injuries or chronic pain from a car accident, know you don’t have to live with your pain. The compassionate, capable staff at Utah Accident Clinic are ready and waiting to help you discover the most effective treatment plan for your pain.
Our front desk has experience handling our patient’s insurance companies to help you get the most coverage possible and prevent financial barriers to healthcare.
Call us today at (801)-701-3271, and see what the professionals at Utah Accident Clinic can do for you.