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Sore, stiff or just not right since a crash? Get checked by a chiropractor who takes the time to find out what was actually injured.
A collision puts sudden force through your neck, back and shoulders, even at low speeds. Some people hurt right away. For others, stiffness, headaches or back pain show up in the days that follow, once the adrenaline wears off.
At Feel Good Chiropractic & Wellness in Ankeny, Dr. Isaiah starts with a careful history and exam, so you know what is going on before any treatment begins.
Whiplash: Why It Pays to Get Checked Early
Whiplash is the injury people most often underestimate after a crash, because it does not always hurt right away.
Symptoms can be delayed. Neck stiffness, headaches, dizziness or pain between the shoulder blades may not show up until days or even weeks after a collision. Left alone, a whiplash injury can turn into long-term problems, such as chronic neck pain, recurring headaches and a neck that no longer moves the way it should.
That is why an exam is worth it even if you feel fine right now. Getting checked soon after a collision can find an injury before symptoms set in, gives you a record of your condition from the start, and lets care begin early. Learn more about neck pain and whiplash care.
Common Injuries After a Car Accident
Whiplash and Neck Pain
Neck pain and stiffness after the head is thrown forward and back. One of the most common injuries after a crash.
Headaches
Headaches that begin after a collision often trace back to irritated joints and muscles in the neck.
Low Back Pain
Strained muscles and irritated joints in the low back, from the force of impact or from bracing against it.
Shoulder Pain
A seat belt across the chest and a hard grip on the wheel can leave a shoulder strained and sore.
Mid-Back and Rib Soreness
Tightness between the shoulder blades, or tenderness along the ribs where the seat belt held you.
Jaw Pain
Jaw soreness or clicking can follow a whiplash injury or clenching at the moment of impact.
How We Help After an Accident
A thorough exam first
Dr. Isaiah checks your joints, muscles and nerves to pin down what was injured. If anything points to a problem that needs imaging or medical care first, he will tell you and help you get to the right place.
Hands-on care matched to the injury
Care may include gentle chiropractic adjustments, Class-IV laser therapy for sore, inflamed tissue, and soft tissue therapy for tight, guarded muscles. What you receive depends on what your exam shows.
When to Get Emergency Care First
Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you have any of these after a crash:
- A severe headache, or one that keeps getting worse
- Numbness, weakness or tingling in your arms or legs
- Confusion, dizziness or any loss of consciousness
- Chest pain, abdominal pain or trouble breathing
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
Once an emergency has been ruled out, we are glad to help with the aches that linger.
Personal Injury Cases Welcome
We work with personal injury (PI) cases, and you do not need a referral or an attorney to be seen. If you need an attorney, we can recommend one. Let us know your visit is related to an accident when you book, and we will walk you through how it works. New here? See what to expect at your first visit.
Auto Accident Questions
Should I get checked even if I feel fine after an accident?
Yes, it is worth it. Whiplash and other injuries can take days or even weeks to show symptoms, and an early exam can find a problem before it turns into a long-term one.
Do I need a referral or an attorney to be seen?
No. You can book directly with us. If you need an attorney for your case, we can recommend one.
Do you work with personal injury cases?
Yes. We work with personal injury (PI) cases and can recommend an attorney if you need one. Tell us your visit is related to an accident when you book, and we will walk you through how it works.
What if I need imaging or a medical doctor?
If your exam points to something that needs imaging or medical care first, Dr. Isaiah will tell you and help you get to the right place.
Get Checked After Your Accident
Book your exam online, or call and we will help you find a time.