When you are involved in a motor vehicle collision, your body endures immense trauma, regardless of the visible damage to the vehicle itself. The force of impact is absorbed by the weakest links inside the car, typically your neck and spine. Your head and body can be violently thrown back and forth, resulting in significant soft tissue injuries. While airbags can save lives, they can also contribute to the trauma sustained by your body. Often, individuals do not experience immediate pain after an accident, even when their injuries are extensive. Symptoms like pain or stiffness can take days, weeks, or even months to manifest. However, during that time, scar tissue formation can occur.
If your injuries are not addressed promptly, scar tissue buildup can lead to long-term issues such as arthritis, chronic pain, premature degeneration, stiffness, inflexibility, radiating pain into the arms/legs, loss of mobility, and more.
Our experienced Duval Spine & Rehab chiropractor has been helping auto accident patients recover and heal for over 20 years. He will refer you for necessary X-rays and if needed, MRIs. Then, he'll customize your treatment plan to your specific situation, including chiropractic adjustments and other therapeutic modalities such as flexion distraction for disc injuries, intersegmental traction, shockwave therapy, and more.
Our Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Elizabeth, can augment your healing process. Offering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and trigger point injections to stimulate the body's natural healing capabilities, we strive to alleviate your pain and restore optimal mobility as quickly and effectively as possible. Additionally, Elizabeth is authorized to provide an Emergency Medical Certification, which increases your allowable PIP care hours from 2,500 to 10,000. She can also write prescriptions as needed.
We work directly with auto insurance companies and attorneys, guiding you through this complicated process with any necessary referrals. We'll thoroughly document your care to ensure you receive all the treatment you deserve. Contact us today to schedule your first appointment.
In need of an experienced chiropractor? Book one by calling (904) 490-7445.