Here at Martinez Chiropractic in Conway, AR , we specialize in helping you get back to feeling like yourself after an auto accident. We know that it can be a scary time and we make it our goal to ensure that you feel great as quickly as possible.

An auto accident can cause many different issues. Often an accident can throw your neck, your spine, or even your entire body out of alignment. Our trained professionals are able to work with you to find the exact cause of each of your issues and help you through exercises as well as regular chiropractic care so that you begin to feel like yourself again.

One of the main injuries that can occur in an auto accident is whiplash. Whiplash is a sudden movement of the head being pushed quickly backward and then forward. It can even happen side to side. Whiplash destabilizes your spine and can even cause pain in other areas. You may notice shoulder pain, blurred vision, neck pain, increased headaches, dizziness, arm pain, and much more.

Chiropractic care is important after an auto accident because if the effects go untreated, they can become a long-term problem that will continue to affect you for many years to come. In an auto accident, you may not feel the side effects right away. In fact, it may take weeks or even months to notice the full effect of the accident.

Even if you had a minor auto accident, you will want to see a chiropractor to ensure that everything is still aligned. If you are feeling any pain, we at NAME will work with you to take the necessary steps to help you feel better.

If you have any questions regarding chiropractic care after an auto accident, contact us today at (501) 327-2273.

Seek Medical Help: If you are hurt at all, even only a little bit, you need to see the doctor.

You must always remember that some injuries don’t show up until a few days later. You may experience pain, discomfort, dizziness, and even numbness days after the accident.

It is really important to get medical help if you are going to submit a claim to your insurance company. It will help your case if you went to the doctor’s office following your accident. If you wait a few days or weeks before you go, you may struggle to prove that the injuries were caused by the accident.

Take Detailed Notes and Pictures: It is really important to take good notes, especially if you are going to submit a claim to your insurance company.

Make sure that you have the names and addresses of any doctors, chiropractors, therapists, and other professionals that you visit.

Be sure to keep all of the receipts for your medical care including any medications or anything you need for your health. If you have copayments, be sure to write them down too. You should also write down any travel expenses that you incur as you travel back and forth to your appointments.

You should also keep a diary about your injuries and care, including how much pain you are in every day and how you are inconvenienced by your injuries.

Keep any notes and emails from your doctors, plus write down your own medical notes about your care. If you make any phone calls, make note of them and keep those notes handy.

To make your claim stronger, you need to have the following information:

• Information about the accident. Take pictures and notes about where it happened. It is also really important to have stop signs and traffic lights in the picture, if applicable.
• Photos of your car. Make sure that you take good pictures of your car from every angle. Take close-ups and some from farther away.
• Financial changes. If you are losing work or even the opportunity to work due to your accident, make note of it.
• If possible, get the names and contact information of any witnesses.
• Photos of your injuries. Bruises and injuries will fade so be sure to have a friend take pictures of your injuries.

All of these notes and photos will greatly help you with your case. If you are looking to settle or need to hire a lawyer, all of these will help you to win your case.