Fender benders are one of the most common car accidents, but that doesn’t make them any less serious than any other car accident. There is a risk of potential injuries, along with stress and sleepless nights that could make your pain worse. However, pain is only temporary, and a chiropractor can help you work through it. Here’s how a chiropractor can help you overcome the physical impact of your fender bender.
Potential Injuries from a Fender Bender
While fender benders may not be a major car accident, it’s still possible to sustain an injury, especially if you or the other car is moving at a higher speed. When in doubt, it’s always best to have a medical examination after a car accident to be sure. If you’re experiencing pain after your fender bender, here are some common car accident injuries you could be suffering from.
Whiplash
One of the most common injuries that occur in a fender bender is whiplash. This injury happens when your head is jerked back and forth; however, it’s also one of the most treatable injuries. If you suspect that you have whiplash, these are the symptoms you should look out for:
- neck stiffness
- neck pain
- limited mobility
- pain in the surrounding area like the shoulders or arms
- numbness or tingling in arms, hands, or fingers
- headache
- dizziness
- ringing in the ears
- fatigue
- blurred vision
Back Injuries
A back injury is probably one of the most inconvenient injuries to have, and sadly one of the most common. After your fender bender, if you’re experiencing back pain it could be from slipped or herniated discs, a sprained or strained back, or fractured vertebrae.
- back pain
- limited mobility
- tingling or numbness in the arms, legs, or arms
- neck stiffness
- back stiffness
- paralysis
Shoulder Injuries
In a fender bender, while it’s more common to have whiplash or a back injury, it’s not unheard of to have a shoulder injury. Potential shoulder injuries could include torn rotator cuff, shoulder sprain or strain, dislocation, fracture, separation, or soft tissue damage. If you have any of these injuries could cause the following symptoms.
- limited mobility
- shoulder pain
- neck pain
- tingling or numbness in the arms or fingers
- muscle weakness
How a Chiropractor Can Help You After Your Fender Bender
Unlike other emergency or medical care, chiropractors work with you long-term to find and eliminate the root source of your pain. While a doctor may prescribe rest or medication, it can only do so much. Chiropractic care goes the extra step to help you work through your symptoms and gives you the tools to prevent them in the future. Chiropractic care can help you erase the pain, increase mobility, improve sleep quality, ease the mind, and more.
Services We Offer at Essential Chirocare
After your fender bender, we’re here to help you get back on your feet. No matter how long you’ve had your injury or how severe your injury is, there isn’t an injury we can’t help you overcome. To help you recover from your fender bender, these are the services we offer:
Manual Therapy
Hands-on chiropractic techniques to find and decrease the source of pain, increase mobility, relax the muscles, and more.
Spinal Decompression
Adjustments on the spine to decrease pressure and alleviate tightness and pain.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic techniques that can help realign, decrease pain and pressure, and more.
Physical Rehab
Treatment that helps patients recover function after severe injuries or any other complication.
Whiplash Treatment
A combination of our chiropractic services specifically designed to treat symptoms associated with whiplash.
Back Pain Treatment
Chiropractic care that locates and targets the root cause of back pain.
When you come to us after your fender bender, we create a customized treatment plan to locate and eliminate the cause of your pain. That could include a combination of any of our services, depending on your needs and the extent of your injuries. Together, we’ll work alongside you until you can move forward and move better.
Overcome Your Pain
At Essential Chirocare, we have one goal: to help our patients overcome their pain to live happier and healthier lives. If you’ve been in a fender bender and are unsure about your next steps, we’re here to work with you every step of the way. Ready to explore your options? Contact us and schedule your consultation.
