Automobile accidents make up a far too familiar percentage of injuries annually, with almost 6 million police police-reported crashes. Of that number, over 4 million resulted in property damage, 1.6 million in injuries, and nearly 43,000 in fatalities. The causes of these unfortunate incidents vary, including speeding, drunk driving, distractions, and lack of seatbelts.
Many lucky people come away from these accidents with few to no injuries, but some people don’t show signs of injury, not realizing it until later. This makes the need for medical attention post-accident all the more critical, so let’s examine the reasons why, even if you feel OK, you should get medically examined.
Dr. Corey Skinner and his dedicated medical team at Action Chiropractic Dallas are committed to serving the Dallas, Texas, community, addressing the harm caused by auto accidents and other medical needs.
When you’re in a car and involved in a collision with another vehicle or object, it can result in significant damage to your whole body. Common examples of bodily harm include:
Arms and legs frequently suffer injury in collisions, and the damage ranges from bruising, scrapes, and cuts to dislocations and bone fractures.
Concussions and whiplash make up a large percentage of injuries from auto accidents. Traumatic brain injuries happen in more severe incidents, which can be fatal, and problems with the neck can last for years.
The orthopedic and neurological harm to the spine and back often leads to chronic pain issues, but can also cause loss of motor function and dizziness.
Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues can often cause joint problems, sprains, strains, contusions, and bruises in various parts of the body.
Severe impacts in collisions can cause problems for organs and tissues, which may not be immediately apparent but can result in substantial internal harm.
The impact of accidents triggers bodily reactions in specific physiological ways, like releasing adrenaline and cortisol, producing blood cells to clot injuries, and activating the sympathetic nervous system to provide oxygen to damaged tissue.
Adrenaline and cortisol, in particular, increase alertness and suppress inflammatory responses, which keeps you feeling fine after an accident even if you’re hurt. This means that if you have soft tissue injuries, mild fractures, or moderate issues, you may not realize it until days or weeks after the incident.
To properly diagnose injuries or other issues, we perform neurological and physical examinations to confirm the nature of the problem and its extent. As we specialize in chiropractic care, we can manage several issues like back and neck problems and whiplash, using physical therapy, spinal decompression, and rehabilitation.
We have a wide range of methods to help with injuries and relieve your pain after an auto collision, so if you’ve been through one and haven’t been examined, contact our team at Action Chiropractic Dallas online or by phone right away.
