\u003cp style=\u0022text-align: left;\u0022\u003eMany people don't feel their injuries until several hours or days after an accident. During a collision, your body releases massive amounts of adrenaline and endorphins. This rush of adrenaline can mask pain that you would normally feel if you had received the injuries under different circumstances. After the adrenaline has worn off, you will start to feel where your injuries really are. Seeking medical treatment immediately after an accident will help identify any possible injuries and minimize your pain and discomfort.\u003c/p\u003e

\u003cp style=\u0022text-align: left;\u0022\u003eCar accidents are known to cause a wide variety of injuries. Whiplash is one of the most commonly reported injuries after an accident, which whiplash is a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip. It can be extremely painful and can result in long-term chronic pain if not addressed correctly. Concussions, back pain, neck pain, wrist injuries from seatbelts and airbags, and bruised ribs are also common. If you weren't wearing a seatbelt, your injuries will most likely be much more severe.\u003c/p\u003e

\u003cp style=\u0022text-align: left;\u0022\u003eOur chiropractors can offer many treatment options that will be able to get to the cause of your pain and discomfort. Car accidents often cause damage to the bones and soft tissues changing the alignment, throwing the body out of balance and resulting in pain. With the use of chiropractic adjustments, electrical muscle stimulation, ice, spinal decompression, massage, and corrective exercises, your chiropractor can help the injured areas back into alignment. Addressing the cause of the symptoms, not just covering up the symptoms, can relieve your pain and allow the body to begin the healing process.\u003c/p\u003e