Consulting a chiropractor is always a smart move after having a car accident. A chiropractor can treat neck injuries/whiplash, back injuries, soft tissue injuries, and he is able to help you loosen stiff muscles after the vehicular accident occurs.

 

You may be suffering from headaches, pain or general discomfort as a result of a whiplash-related injury. Most people assume that whiplash injuries only occur during high-speed accidents, but a change in speed of just 2-3 miles per hour during an accident can cause them.

 

Some individuals experience indicators of whiplash injuries right away, such as blurred vision, headaches, or shoulder pain. Whiplash can also result in minor back injuries, muscle injuries, and disc damage. Other individuals may not experience any serious injuries right away and may think they are just “stiff” or “sore” after the accident, when serious injuries could be forming.

 

If left untreated, these issues can go on to cause other additional serious health problems. In fact, you may not think you have been injured after a car accident, and then start to experience discomfort or headaches several months after the fact. This is why you should always visit a chiropractor for an evaluation, even if you think there may not be a serious injury to blame.

 

Visit our doctors at Chiropractic Plus in O’Fallon, IL and near Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, Belleville, Lebanon, Fairview Heights, Collinsville and all other Metro East St. Louis communities for treatment of injury after a motor vehicle accident to prevent further problems.

 

​If you would like to make an appointment for our chiropractic services, please call our office to schedule: 618-628-4488.

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