CAR ACCIDENT CHIROPRACTOR IN COHASSET, MA.
Injured in a Car Accident? We're Here to Help.
After a motor vehicle accident, you may be dealing with neck pain, back pain, headaches, stiffness, or other symptoms—and have questions about what to do next. Olivieri Family Chiropractic provides experienced evaluation and care for auto accident injuries while helping patients navigate the insurance and documentation process that often accompanies them.
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UNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Even a relatively minor motor vehicle accident can place significant stress on the muscles, joints, and other tissues of the body. Symptoms may begin immediately or become more noticeable in the hours or days following an accident. A thorough evaluation can help identify the areas that were injured and determine the appropriate next steps.
Common Injuries After a Car Accident
Sudden acceleration and deceleration during a collision can strain the muscles, joints, and other tissues of the neck. Symptoms may include neck pain, stiffness, reduced movement, shoulder discomfort, numbness/tingling and/or headaches.
Whiplash & Neck Pain
Mid-Back & Lower Back Pain
The forces involved in a collision can affect the muscles, joints, and discs of the back. Patients may experience soreness, stiffness, muscle spasms, restricted movement, or pain with everyday activities.
Headaches can occur after an auto accident and may accompany neck pain, muscle tension, or other injuries. Some patients may also experience shoulder pain, numbness, tingling, or other symptoms that warrant further evaluation.
Headaches & Other Symptoms
Not sure if your symptoms are related to your accident? We can evaluate your condition and help determine the appropriate next steps.
WHY YOU MAY FEEL PAIN AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
Symptoms Don’t Always Show Up Right Away
After a motor vehicle accident, pain and stiffness may be noticeable immediately, but not always. In some cases symptoms can develop or become more noticeable in the hours or days that follow. The forces of a collision can affect the muscles, joints, ligaments, and other tissues of the body, even when there are no obvious injuries at the scene.
If you're experiencing new or worsening symptoms after an accident, a thorough evaluation can help determine what may be contributing to them and whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
WHY DELAYED SYMPTOMS ARE COMMON
Adrenaline released during and immediately after an accident can mask pain and discomfort, so you may not even be aware of the extent of your injuries until days later.
Adrenaline Response
Soft Tissue Injury
It is common for the spinal muscles to get tighter in the days following an auto accident as they act as a brace for the injured joints and ligaments.
Inflammation
Inflammation is part of the normal healing process, but it can take time for the inflammation to become great enough that you experience symptoms.
Nervous System Impact
The nervous system, particularly the brain, can be affected by the forces of the collision, leading to brain fog, vertigo, nausea, and visual changes that can slowly develop over the course of days or weeks.
EXPERIENCED MOTOR VEHICLE INJURY CARE
More Than Treatment — We Understand the Process
A motor vehicle accident can leave you dealing with more than pain. There may also be insurance claims, paperwork, medical documentation, and communication with attorneys.
At Olivieri Family Chiropractic, we have experience caring for patients injured in motor vehicle accidents and understand the additional details that can come with an accident-related injury. Our goal is to make the process as straightforward as possible so you can focus on your recovery.
Experienced Injury Care
We evaluate and treat common motor vehicle accident injuries, including neck pain, whiplash, back pain, headaches, muscle and joint injuries, and other musculoskeletal complaints related to the collision.
Insurance & Documentation
We understand the documentation involved with motor vehicle accident claims and work with auto insurance carriers to provide appropriate records and billing information related to your care.
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Working With Your Attorney
If you're represented by an attorney, we can provide appropriate clinical records and documentation and communicate with your legal team when authorized to help keep the necessary information organized.
You focus on getting better. We'll help you navigate the clinical side of your motor vehicle injury care.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first visit is focused on understanding your accident, your injuries, and how your symptoms are affecting you. We'll take the time to evaluate your condition, explain what we find, and determine the appropriate next steps for your care.
We'll discuss how the accident occurred, when your symptoms began, what you're experiencing now, and how your injuries are affecting your work, sleep, exercise, and everyday activities.
We Listen
We'll perform a thorough examination based on your injuries and symptoms, which may include evaluation of your movement, posture, spine, joints, muscles, and neurological function. X-rays may be recommended when clinically appropriate.
We Evaluate
We'll explain our findings and discuss a personalized care plan based on your injuries, symptoms, needs, and recovery goals. If additional evaluation or referral is appropriate, we'll discuss that with you as well.
We Create a Plan
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Frequently Asked Questions After a Car Accident
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT FAQ
If you've been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may have questions about your symptoms, treatment, insurance, and what to do next. Here are answers to some of the questions we frequently hear from accident injury patients at Olivieri Family Chiropractic in Cohasset.
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If you're experiencing neck pain, back pain, stiffness, headaches, or other musculoskeletal symptoms following a car accident, it's a good idea to be evaluated promptly. Some symptoms may not become noticeable until hours or days after the collision. An examination can help identify injuries, determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate, and establish appropriate documentation of your condition.
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Chiropractic care may be appropriate for many musculoskeletal injuries associated with motor vehicle accidents, including neck pain, back pain, joint stiffness, restricted movement, and certain soft-tissue injuries. Treatment recommendations depend on your examination findings, symptoms, and the nature of your injuries.
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Delayed symptoms can occur after a motor vehicle accident. Pain, stiffness, muscle tension, and restricted movement may become more noticeable in the hours or days following a collision. If you develop new or worsening symptoms after an accident, you should have them appropriately evaluated.
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Not everyone needs X-rays after a car accident. Whether imaging is appropriate depends on your symptoms, health history, examination findings, and other clinical factors. If X-rays are clinically indicated, we have a High Frequency Digital X-ray equipment at the office. We'll explain why we recommend them and how the findings may help guide your care.
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Most insurance covers chiropractic care after an auto accident. Coverage will depend on your individual policy, claim, circumstances, and applicable insurance requirements. Our office has over 25 years experience working with auto insurance carriers and will handle the billing and clinical documentation related to your chiropractic care.
In many situations, patients can contact a chiropractor directly following a motor vehicle accident without first obtaining a referral. However, insurance requirements and individual circumstances can vary. Our office can help you understand what, if any , information may be needed before beginning care.
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Yes. If you are represented by an attorney, and with your authorization, our office can provide appropriate clinical records and documentation and communicate with your legal team regarding your chiropractic care. We are experienced with the documentation involved in motor vehicle injury cases.
Get Help After Your Car Accident Injuries
READY TO FEEL BETTER?
Pain and stiffness after a motor vehicle accident can interfere with work, sleep, exercise, and everyday life. At Olivieri Family Chiropractic, we'll evaluate your injuries, explain what we find, and develop a personalized plan to help you recover and get moving again.
With experience treating motor vehicle injuries and working with auto insurance companies and attorneys, we'll also help make the clinical and documentation side of the process as straightforward as possible.
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