Auto Accident Chiropractic in Las Cruces
Did you know that moderate soft tissue injuries can occur in a car crash at only five miles per hour? Many people assume that minor “fender benders” don’t result in injury, but this is often not the case. While our cars are designed to withstand significant impact with little or no deformation, our bodies have no such protection. Physics tells us that the momentum and force of the impact must go somewhere—and that “somewhere” is the bodies of everyone in the car.
At Smith Wellness, we have over 15 years’ experience helping people recover from car accident injuries.
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Our Approach
A trip to the ER often reveals nothing unless there are bony fractures. So we recommend getting checked out by a chiropractor as soon as possible. We will do a thorough assessment to see if there are joint issues, soft tissue damage, or other things that the ER doesn’t always look for.
If you come to us first, we’ll let you know if you should also get seen at the ER or by another provider. We’ll assess for things like concussion, seat belt injuries and fractures, and make the appropriate referrals.
Based on your exam, Dr. Smith will create a care plan tailored to your needs. Generally, we see car accident patients daily for the first week. Then we’ll decrease care to three times per week for about a month. We’ll reassess at that point and determine how frequently you need to come in.
Don’t Wait for Care
If you don’t get care for an auto accident, the body will attempt to heal itself—but it can’t heal in the correct way. More problems often result weeks, months or even years later. If you’ve been in a car accident, contact us today to book an appointment.
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