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Back Injury Treatment After a Car Accident

Redwood city, CA

New Patient chiropractic evaluation: Only $98

Why You Should See a Chiropractor After a Car Accident

If you have been injured in a car accident, you may not experience symptoms for days or weeks afterward. Back pain is a common symptom of an auto accident injury. If you’ve recently experienced a back injury or back pain after a car accident, a Redwood City chiropractor can help you start on the path to a life free of back pain.

Can’t I wait and hope my back pain goes away?

Millions of Americans experience back pain, for a variety of reasons. Poor posture, muscle strain, a bad mattress, and even excessive coughing can cause back pain. In these cases, however, the pain often goes away after home remedies such as an ice or heat pack, rest, and over-the-counter medication. Back pain due to an auto accident injury, however, is less likely to go away on its own. You should see a chiropractor who has experience with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders, so you can get more thorough care for your pain. He or she also can determine how severe the injury is. Without proper care from a medical professional, a brief injury could turn into chronic pain.

When should I see a professional for my back injury or back pain?

If your back pain does not go away on its own or with home remedies, it’s time to reach out to a chiropractor. When there is any possibility of an auto accident injury, there is no question–you should see a chiropractor as soon as possible. You should also make an appointment with a chiropractor if you are experiencing pain in the neck or head.

Neck and back injuries are frequent with car accidents, even at very low speeds. The impact can lead to whiplash, disc herniation, compression fractures, and spondylolisthesis. Besides back and neck pain, whiplash can also cause dizziness, jaw pain or stiffness, and headaches. Other symptoms of auto accident injury include tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty sleeping. If you have any of these symptoms after an auto accident, it’s time to see a Redwood City chiropractor.

How can I prepare for my appointment?

Your experience will be better the more information your chiropractor has. You should be prepared to give a thorough medical history, including current health conditions, current medications, and any past surgeries. The chiropractor also may ask you about lifestyle factors, such as how often you exercise and whether you smoke. Explain your auto accident injury symptoms with as much detail as you can, such as the location and severity of your pain, and whether anything makes it better or worse.

If you are suffering back injury after a car accident, Awender Chiropractic is your answer for Redwood City auto injury treatment. Specializing in drug-free pain relief, chiropractor Dr. Joseph E. Awender II has been practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1961. Contact us online or call (650) 366-1273 to speak to a member of our chiropractic care team.

Chiropractic Evaluation:

New Patients Only    $98

Massage Special: 50 minutes

New Patients Only    $98

Spinal Decompression:

New Patients Only  $98