Auto accidents are extremely common place in the United States, with thousands of fatalities
and serious injuries being reported annually. Thankfully, most car crashes
are not catastrophic enough to call for immediate medical attention and
life-saving procedures. This does not mean, however, that no one in the
crash is injured.
Many people who walk away from a traffic collision seemingly fine will
begin to experience pain, soreness, and stiffness shortly after. Some
might not start to feel discomfort until days, weeks, or months go by,
but the source of those injuries are an auto accident all the same. For
this reason and more, it is crucial to get a checkup or two after being
in a crash, even if you think you are doing fine.
Some health complications that can occur after even a low-speed collision are:
Treating Auto Accident Injuries & Complications
The issue with subtle yet painful and persistent injuries is that they
are difficult to correct, or even notice, during emergency medical treatment.
If they are identified, medical technicians may opt to ignore them at
that time in order to address life-threatening injuries. What can be done
about these other problems and complications?
Rehabilitative and therapeutic treatments are often the first choice of
solutions for addressing stiffness, pain, and lingering complications
after an auto accident. With the right mix ofchiropractic measures,
massage therapy, and other methods, and targeting the right areas of the body, many problems
can be noticeably alleviated or lessened without the need of drugs or
surgery. Patients often report immediately results after just one session,
but a routine schedule may be necessary to ensure the injury or condition
never worsens as time goes on.
Were you hurt in an auto accident in Georgia? Atlanta Pain & Rehab
and our Atlanta-area accident rehabilitation specialists may be able to
help you create a treatment plan that works for your conditions, schedule,
and finances. Call
404.620.4010 today to discuss your options and to discover which of our four different
clinic locations is closest to you.