Auto accidents are quite common. Some common questions and answers are below. Call us to discusss your speciifc situation.

Many car accidents result in a specific type of injury called whiplash. Whiplash injury affects the muscles, joints and tendons in the neck (and or back). Whiplash can lead to continued and long term pain if left untreated.

Q: What is whiplash?

A: Whiplash (in the neck),  is an injury caused by a sudden jerk of the head. Whiplash is commonly caused by rear impact car accidents. Rear impact collisions can cause the head to be pushed forward then jolted backwards. The fast and unexpected movement can cause tendons and muscles to become strained or torn.

Q: What are the symptoms of whiplash?

A: Whiplash symptoms can vary. Tightness in the neck limited motion in the neck are common. But, you may experience pain,headaches, fatigue, dizziness, insomnia, and/ or blurred vision.

Q: How long does it take to notice symptoms of whiplash? 

A: Symptoms of whiplash can arrise instantly to days to a few weeks. Some people have an accident and feel pretty well but then later or the next day have increased symptoms. You may experience muscle stiffness and pain or even a headache. Headaches can be cause by a whiplash affect  to the muscles in the neck.

Q: Who covers Chiropractic cost?

A: If you are injured in a car accident that is not your fault, the other driver (usually through his/her insurance company) is responsible for your medical bills. Our office will not bill you if accident is not your fault and the other party has adequet insurance covergae.  In other cases, your insurances may pay for chiropractic services. We can help you with payment and coverage questions if you conatc our offices or stop in with your questions.

Q: How can a chiropractor diagnose whiplash or help if I have whiplash?

A: On your first visit, we’ll diagnose your condition and come up with an individualized treatment plan for your needs. Chiropractors do many things to help with whiplash and other car accident injuries. We’ll use a combination of chiropractic adjustments, chiropractic massage therapy, exercises and stretches. Chiropractic treatment will improve your range of motion and relax the muscles. Additionally, it will increase blood flow to the injured areas which will accelerate the healing process.

Q: How long does it take to recover from whiplash?

A: Most patients recover from whiplash within a few months after the accident. But patients who put off seeing the chiropractor can do more damage to their bodies. Leaving an injury untreated can result in chronic pain that can be hard or even impossible to fully treat. Please contact our clinic for more information about how seeing the chiropractor can help you recover from a car accident in Katy or west Houston area