Auto Accidents

Don’t be misled by the minimal damage to your car. People react much differently than glass, plastic and metal!

It started with a routine trip to the store.

Suddenly you hear a screeching of tires and the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. In the split second before you can brace yourself, you feel your car moving from some unseen force!

Hidden Damage

It’s tempting to minimize your own injuries because your car has sustained little or no damage. Research shows that occupants can be injured considerably more than what you’d expect from a dented fender or a broken taillight.

The Medical Solution

If you visit the emergency room, you may be given a clean bill of health because you don’t have any broken bones. You might get a prescription to reduce the muscle spasms caused by structural changes in your neck or lower back.

After what you’ve been through, you’ll need a health professional that truly understands soft tissue injuries, spinal biomechanics and rehabilitation strategies. Call our practice.

We Can Help

Whether it was a little incident in the parking lot, or two cars attempting to occupy the same space in an intersection, you need people who know how to work with lawyers and insurance companies.

If your current health situation is the result of an automobile accident within the last five years, after meeting any deductible amount, your car insurance will likely pay for your care in our office. Part of our first visit procedure will be to find out the specifics of our policy.

We’ve been through this many times. Not only can we usually offer drug-free care, we can help put this behind you once and for all. We also have a network of competent medical doctors we can refer you to if needed. (Orthopedists, Neurologists, Surgeons, Physical therapists).  If you need legal consultation we can also send you to reputable attorneys who understand auto accident issues.  Give us a call we would love to meet you and answer your questions. Give Carlsbad Wellness Chiropractic a call today!. We’ve never turned anyone away due to a perceived financial barrier.

Common Questions

• Why do I have pain in my arms and hands?
  Because the nerves to the arms and hands exit the spine through the injured area of the neck, numbness and tingling are common. Even lower back pain can result directly from the trauma, or as a reaction to the loss of proper spinal curves.
• Why did my headaches start more than a week after my accident?
  Whether you’ve been in an accident, stressed at work, or over-exerted yourself in the garden, your body is constantly adapting to the environment. When your capacity to adapt is exhausted, symptoms can appear. This can take days, weeks, months or years to occur.
• Will I ever be normal again?
  Many chiropractic practice members report improved spinal function and a reduction of their symptoms. Those who delay seeking appropriate care often discover that scar tissue and long-standing spinal instability increases the recovery period.