Even a low-speed collision can transfer enough force to push the vertebrae of your spine out of their normal position. When that happens, pressure builds on the nerves, the surrounding muscles tighten to protect the area, and the normal motion of your neck and back is lost. Many people walk away from a crash feeling fine, only to notice headaches, neck stiffness, shoulder pain or numbness in the arms days or even weeks later. We look past the symptoms to find and correct what the accident actually changed in your spine.
Request an AppointmentWhy You Should Be Checked Right Away
Adrenaline masks injury. In the hours after a wreck, your body is flooded with stress hormones that can hide the damage until inflammation sets in. Getting evaluated early gives us the chance to address the problem before scar tissue forms and before compensation patterns become established. Early documentation also creates a clear record of your injuries, which matters if an insurance claim is involved. If you’ve been in a collision recently, call (954) 722-0500 and we’ll get you in as soon as possible.
Common Injuries We See
Whiplash is the most familiar, but it’s far from the only one. We regularly care for people dealing with neck and mid-back pain, lower back strain from bracing at impact, headaches that start at the base of the skull, jaw tension, dizziness, tingling down an arm or leg, and trouble concentrating or sleeping after a crash. Each of these traces back to how the spine and nervous system absorbed the force of the collision.
What Your Care Looks Like
Your first visit at Westheimer Chiropractic begins with a thorough history of the accident and a complete examination so we understand exactly what we’re working with. From there we build a care plan matched to the severity of your injuries rather than a one-size-fits-all schedule. Gentle, specific adjustments restore motion to the joints that locked up at impact, and we re-evaluate you at regular intervals to confirm you’re progressing.
You’ll also leave with exercises and stretches you can do at home to support what we’re doing in the office, along with guidance on posture, sleep position and activity as you heal.
Insurance and Paperwork
Our team is experienced with auto accident cases and will work with you on the documentation your claim requires, so you can put your attention on recovering instead of on forms. Bring your accident report and insurance information to your first visit if you have them.
Our office is conveniently located in Sunrise, FL. Don’t wait for the pain to settle in – call (954) 722-0500 today and let’s find out what that accident did to your spine.