Auto Accident FAQ

Suffering an auto accident can leave you bruised, battered, and suffering from painful musculoskeletal injuries. Seeking treatment can help alleviate your pain and expedite healing from your auto accident injury. These frequently asked questions were compiled by Rainier Sports & Spinal Rehab in Puyallup and they will provide greater insight into chiropractic care and how it can help you recover from musculoskeletal auto injuries.

What treatments can help with auto accident injuries?

Chiropractic care is specifically designed to treat injuries associated with your muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments. These include whiplash, strains and sprains, herniated discs, torn ligaments, dislocated joints, and more.
Whiplash is a common but painful auto accident injury that can lead to a stiff neck, inflammation, headaches, dizziness, sleeplessness, and other debilitating symptoms. We will determine after a thorough history and examination what musculoskeletal and other associated injuries you might have and develop a proper treatment protocol.

Should I still seek treatment if I don’t feel any pain after my auto accident?

Some people don’t feel the symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries right away after an auto accident. Several days to a week later, however, you may start to experience pain, stiffness, and discomfort due to whiplash, muscle strain or other injuries. The longer you wait to treat a musculoskeletal injury, the greater your risk of prolonging your pain. By getting a chiropractic evaluation right away, you can know for sure whether you have an injury that can be helped with chiropractic treatment.

What’s involved in an evaluation?

Our chiropractor will first review your medical history to get an idea of your current state of health. We will go over the details of your accident and discuss the symptoms you’re feeling. Then we’ll perform a physical exam and conduct tests to diagnose your injury to see if you’re a candidate for chiropractic treatment. If so, we’ll outline a plan for treatment.

How do chiropractors treat auto injuries?

Chiropractic treatment consists of holistic methods of treatment which include spinal adjustments, soft tissue management, intersegmental traction, stretching, hot/cold ice packs, postural awareness, functional exercises. Adjustments help correct misaligned bones and joints to help your body heal. Soft tissue techniques relieve muscle tension and circulate blood for quicker healing. Functional exercises will strengthen your muscles and joints to restore mobility and flexibility.

Does auto insurance cover chiropractic treatment of auto injuries?

Depending on the auto insurance coverage you have, your insurance company may pay for the cost of chiropractic care for your auto injuries. If you’re not at fault for the accident, the insurer of the driver at fault may cover the cost of these treatments.

Contact Us for Chiropractic Care for Your Auto Injuries

If you’ve recently suffered an car accident and need a consultation for chiropractic treatment, contact Rainier Sports & Spinal Rehab in Puyallup at 253-445-0440 today.