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CAR ACCIDENTS

Whiplash Care in Eden Prairie -Car Accidents

Car Accidents happen! When the neck is whipped from back to front during a car accident, while playing contact sports such as football, or occasionally from an assault or other physical trauma, a number of things can happen to the spine and surrounding soft tissue. Whiplash describes the initial impact, but the results can include:​

Disc bulges and herniation

Subluxations (misalignment of the vertebrae in the spine)

Injured bones in the spine

Irritated and damaged nerves

Pulled ligaments and muscles in the neck

What are the Symptoms of Whiplash?

Whiplash injuries during car accidents can range from mild to very severe. Injuries tend to be more significant when your headrest is positioned too low. Even If the impact was quite severe or the headrest was low there is the possibility that bones are broken or tissue is damaged and it is highly recommended that you see a chiropractor and receive a thorough examination and x-rays. Even if the impact seemed mild, you may have whiplash if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Car Accident symptoms

Whiplash Symptoms

As you can see there are a wide range of symptoms, and not all of them may be immediately traceable to whiplash. Even if you have been cleared by a doctor, your pain could still be related to whiplash and you may need treatment to correct the problem. . The sooner that you start treating the issue the less chance you have of it developing into a long term problem.

Car Accidents

Because the majority of whiplash incidents impact the spine and the surrounding nerves and tissues. Chiropractors are skilled in assessing the source of the pain associated with a whiplash injury and determining a plan for effective treatment. Chiropractic treatments are gentle and non-invasive.

Car Accidents-NO FAULT COVERAGE 

If you’ve been in a car accident, you nearly always have coverage in Minnesota. With our statewide no-fault policy, you can get the treatment you need. All we’ll need is a claim number and the name of the insurance company, and we’ll sort out the details.

We can also speak with your attorney and make sure they have what they need from us. You don’t need the added stress of dealing with insurance. We want to make sure to take care of everything possible for you.

Call our team at The Well Chiropractic Clinic Eden Prairie Chiropractic clinic near me  to discover how chiropractic care can help you recover from whiplash.