Why Car Accident Injuries Are Often Invisible
After a car accident, many people walk away thinking they are fine. Adrenaline masks pain, and soft tissue injuries like whiplash, disc herniation, and ligament sprains often do not produce noticeable symptoms for hours or even days after the impact. By the time the pain sets in, the initial inflammatory response has already begun causing secondary damage.
At Blue Zone Advanced Chiropractic in The Woodlands, we recommend that anyone involved in a motor vehicle accident get evaluated within 72 hours, even if they feel fine. Early detection and treatment of auto injuries dramatically improves outcomes and prevents chronic pain from developing.
Common Auto Accident Injuries We Treat
The forces involved in a car accident, even at low speeds, can cause significant damage to the spine and surrounding soft tissues. The most common injuries we treat include whiplash affecting the cervical spine, herniated and bulging discs in the neck and lower back, muscle strains and ligament sprains throughout the spine, concussion and post-concussion symptoms, shoulder injuries from seatbelt restraint, numbness and tingling from nerve compression, and TMJ dysfunction from jaw impact. See our full list of conditions we treat.
Why Early Treatment Matters
Without proper treatment, auto accident injuries can lead to chronic pain, reduced range of motion, degenerative changes, and long-term disability. Scar tissue forms quickly in damaged soft tissue, and once it sets in, it becomes much harder to restore normal function. Additionally, gaps in treatment can negatively affect your insurance claim and personal injury case.
Our Auto Injury Treatment Approach
Dr. Mariam Mobarak begins every auto injury case with a comprehensive examination including orthopedic and neurological testing, range of motion assessment, and digital X-rays to evaluate spinal alignment and rule out fractures. This thorough documentation also serves as critical evidence for your insurance claim.
Your personalized treatment plan may include Gonstead chiropractic adjustments to restore cervical and lumbar alignment disrupted by the collision, spinal decompression for disc injuries sustained in the accident, dry needling to address muscle guarding and trigger points from the trauma, shockwave therapy to accelerate soft tissue healing and reduce scar tissue formation, and rehabilitative exercises to restore strength and stability.
Insurance and Payment for Auto Injuries
In Texas, auto accident injuries are typically covered under your auto insurance policy's Personal Injury Protection or the at-fault driver's liability coverage. We work with auto insurance companies and personal injury attorneys to ensure your treatment is covered and properly documented. Our staff can help you navigate the claims process so you can focus on healing.
Our functional medicine approach also supports your recovery by addressing inflammation through nutrition and supplementation, helping your body heal from the inside out.
Do not wait for pain to develop after an accident. Book your appointment today for a post-accident evaluation.
