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Healthcare for those involved in a motor vehicle accident

How Chiropractic Care Helps After An Auto Accident

Chiropractic care can be highly beneficial after a car accident by addressing common injuries such as whiplash, back pain, and joint stiffness. We help patients reduce pain and improve mobility through non-invasive techniques like spinal adjustments and therapeutic exercises. This approach promotes natural healing, helping patients recover faster and regain their quality of life without medication or surgery.

Spinal adjustments help by realigning the spine, reducing nerve pressure, relieving pain, and improving mobility. This natural treatment supports faster healing and restores proper function after a collision.

Types of spinal adjustments we provide:

  • Traditional Hands-on Approach
  • Drop Table
  • Activator
  • Spinal Decompression

Massage and other soft-tissue remedies help auto accident injuries by reducing muscle spasms, improving circulation, and relieving pain. They also promote healing, restore mobility, and help the body recover naturally.

Types of soft-tissue work we provide:

  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Cupping
  • Electrical Stimulation
  • Therapeutic Ultra Sound
  • Instrument-assisted Mobilization (ex. Graston)
  • Pin & Stretch (ex. ART)

Rehab exercises help auto accident injuries by restoring strength, improving mobility, and reducing pain. They support healing and prevent long-term issues by targeting injured areas and rebuilding function.

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Why Chiropractic After An Auto Accident?

If you’ve been in an auto accident, it’s crucial to seek care right away—even if you don’t feel immediate pain. Hidden injuries like whiplash or spinal misalignments can worsen over time, leading to chronic pain or mobility issues. Our experienced team specializes in treating auto accident injuries, providing personalized care to reduce pain, restore mobility, and support your body’s natural healing process. Don’t wait—let us help you recover fully and get back to feeling your best!

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What do chiropractors do after a car accident?

Personalized Care

Every person and every injury is unique. What might work for one person might not work for the next. We take the time to help you find treatments that suit your individual needs.

Billing

In Minnesota, every auto insurer is required to provide personal injury coverage. We work directly with your automotive insurance company so that you can focus on what matters most: quickly recovering from injury.

Professional Relations

Motor vehicle accident injuries can be complex. We work with numerous orthopedic clinics and attorney offices in the Twin Cities. If necessary, we can make recommendations to help you find the support you need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chiropractors can assist with a variety of injuries sustained in car accidents, primarily focusing on musculoskeletal issues. Some common injuries a chiropractor can help with include:

Whiplash: This is a neck injury caused by the sudden back-and-forth movement of the head, common in rear-end collisions.

Neck Pain: Beyond whiplash, car accidents can cause various types of neck pain due to muscle strains, ligament sprains, or joint dysfunction.

Back Pain: This can range from mild muscle soreness to more severe disc injuries or spinal misalignments.

Headaches: Car accidents can trigger tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches (related to neck issues), or even migraines.

Shoulder Pain: Impact forces can cause shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff strains, dislocations, or general pain and stiffness.

Mid-Back Pain: Pain in the mid-back region can result from seatbelt injuries, muscle strains, or vertebral joint problems.

Sciatica: This is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, often caused by a herniated disc or spinal misalignment putting pressure on the nerve.

Extremity Pain: Car accidents can cause pain and dysfunction in the extremities, such as arm, leg, wrist, or ankle pain, due to sprains, strains, or nerve impingement.

Muscle Spasms: These involuntary muscle contractions can occur in various areas of the body as a protective response to injury.

Numbness and Tingling: Nerve compression or irritation from spinal misalignments can lead to numbness or tingling sensations in the extremities.

It’s important to note that while chiropractors can effectively treat many musculoskeletal injuries, they may also refer patients to other specialists if necessary, depending on the nature and severity of the injury.

After a car accident, it’s common for injuries to go unnoticed initially. The adrenaline and shock your body experiences can mask symptoms, and some injuries, like whiplash or soft tissue damage, may take days or even weeks to fully manifest. Seeking medical attention promptly allows a healthcare professional to evaluate you for hidden injuries and address them before they worsen. Early treatment can also prevent long-term complications and ensure proper documentation for any insurance or legal claims related to the accident.

In Minnesota, which operates under a no-fault insurance system, your own insurance covers medical expenses and certain other costs after a car accident, regardless of who caused it. Filing a no-fault claim for medical expenses typically does not directly impact your insurance premiums. Minnesota law prohibits insurers from raising premiums solely because you filed a no-fault claim unless you were substantially at fault for the accident.

Additionally, if the accident was caused by another driver, their liability insurance may cover damages beyond what your no-fault insurance provides. It’s important to prioritize your health and seek necessary medical care after an accident. Delaying treatment could lead to more severe health issues and complications with insurance claims. If you’re concerned about your premiums, consult your insurance provider to understand your policy and rights under Minnesota’s no-fault laws.

In Minnesota, under the no-fault insurance system, your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage typically pays for medical expenses after a car accident without requiring deductibles or co-pays. This means that your auto insurance should cover your medical bills up to the limits of your PIP policy without you having to pay out of pocket.

If your medical expenses exceed your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, there are a few options to consider. At StoneBridge Chiropractic, we are not in-network with private health insurance, so any additional costs beyond your PIP coverage would need to be paid out of pocket. However, if the accident was caused by another driver and you are pursuing a legal claim, we are willing to work with your attorney while they settle your case. This allows you to continue receiving care without immediate out-of-pocket expenses, as the costs can be addressed through the settlement process.