Automobile Injuries
Automobile accidents are not only immediately concerning, but they have the potential to have lingering effects due to the physical injury that may be involved. Dr. Dokken provides his Portland patients with focused care to relieve fatigue and stress to minimize the immediate effects of an automobile injury while also facilitating a faster return to optimal function and mobility.
In our comfortable Portland chiropractic office, we safely treat symptoms of injuries such as whiplash. Some of the discomforts that may occur after an auto accident of any magnitude include neck and back pain, headaches, and feelings of general weakness and fatigue. Through gentle chiropractic methods, these symptoms can progressively improve as the body heals itself.
Understandably, an automobile accident is a stressful event. Often, the primary focus after such an incident is vehicle damage. However, it is important to be mindful of your physical wellbeing at this time. Because of intense muscle contractions inherent to sudden physical impact, aches and pains are to be expected. At the same time, these discomforts are often a warning sign that the body has sustained whiplash related injuries that require rehabilitation. Neglecting to receive proper care for even a seemingly minor auto injury places a person at risk of chronic pain down later in life.
In many cases, the true extent of injury is not seen for months or years after the initial soreness of an accident subsides. A large percentage of individuals who have been in auto accidents do not receive the assessment and care they need in order to avoid uncomfortable problems. In addition to unnecessary pain, delaying chiropractic evaluation after an auto accident could leave the patient without the coverage they could have if care is received while insurance claims are open.
Chiropractic evaluation for an automobile injury is a good idea regardless of how minor the collision may have seemed. Dr. Dokken provides gentle care that encourages the body in its natural healing processes, promoting the relaxation of tightened, injured tendons and muscles that may be pulling on the spine. As soft tissues and vertebrae are guided into optimal position, comfort improves.
The post-accident evaluation can determine:
In our comfortable Portland chiropractic office, we safely treat symptoms of injuries such as whiplash. Some of the discomforts that may occur after an auto accident of any magnitude include neck and back pain, headaches, and feelings of general weakness and fatigue. Through gentle chiropractic methods, these symptoms can progressively improve as the body heals itself.
Understandably, an automobile accident is a stressful event. Often, the primary focus after such an incident is vehicle damage. However, it is important to be mindful of your physical wellbeing at this time. Because of intense muscle contractions inherent to sudden physical impact, aches and pains are to be expected. At the same time, these discomforts are often a warning sign that the body has sustained whiplash related injuries that require rehabilitation. Neglecting to receive proper care for even a seemingly minor auto injury places a person at risk of chronic pain down later in life.
In many cases, the true extent of injury is not seen for months or years after the initial soreness of an accident subsides. A large percentage of individuals who have been in auto accidents do not receive the assessment and care they need in order to avoid uncomfortable problems. In addition to unnecessary pain, delaying chiropractic evaluation after an auto accident could leave the patient without the coverage they could have if care is received while insurance claims are open.
Chiropractic evaluation for an automobile injury is a good idea regardless of how minor the collision may have seemed. Dr. Dokken provides gentle care that encourages the body in its natural healing processes, promoting the relaxation of tightened, injured tendons and muscles that may be pulling on the spine. As soft tissues and vertebrae are guided into optimal position, comfort improves.
The post-accident evaluation can determine:
- The proximity of injuries and their severity
- The extent of diagnostic imaging needed, such as MRI or CT
- The extent of care, including estimated number of visits and the modalities employed therein
- The necessity for specialized care from collaborative health providers
- If time off is needed from work and other activities