What to Do After an Auto Accident Injury

Not only can an auto accident be a terrifying experience, but it can damage your body in a variety of ways. Even if you don't have severe injuries, the impact of the collision can put significant stress on your body. Located in Sheridan, Bighorn Mountain Chiropractic and Acupuncture can provide you with natural and effective treatment so that you can start the recovery process.

Have Your Injuries Assessed By a Chiropractor

Accidents can cause an array of injuries and symptoms, including muscle strain, whiplash, back pain, and chronic headaches. The force of an accident can also push your joints and spine out of alignment, leaving you with long-term discomfort. A chiropractor can assess your condition after the accident and determine the extent of your injuries.

Not only does an assessment allow Dr. Jones to effectively treat your injuries, but this assessment can be used as evidence if you file a personal injury claim. It's important to document your injuries as soon as possible so that you can prove the injuries were caused by the accident.

Treatments

Chiropractors use many treatments and therapies to relieve pain, regain mobility, and help the body to recover from accidents. Chiropractic care can also help you restore proper alignment in the body. Some of the techniques used to treat these injuries include:

Chiropractic adjustments: Gentle manual adjustments are one of the main treatments used by chiropractors. Chiropractors will manipulate the spine and joints throughout the body to correct dysfunctions.

Massage therapy: In addition to treating your joints and spine, our chiropractor will use manual treatments to address soft tissue injury. This is an effective way to loosen tense muscles and reduce inflammation throughout the body.

Spinal decompression: The chiropractor may use a specialized traction table to stretch your spine and push discs and joints back into alignment. This can be used to treat slipped discs, sciatic nerve pain, and other common auto accident injuries.

Make an Appointment with Our Chiropractor in Sheridan, WY

If you've been in an auto accident, visit Bighorn Mountain Chiropractic and Acupuncture right away. We will treat your injuries and provide any documents you need for your personal injury claim. Call our team today at (307) 655-5808 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.