Modern Chiropractic + Sports Rehab in Aurora, IL
auto injury care
Pain and stiffness after a car accident can affect your ability to work, exercise, sleep, drive, and move comfortably through everyday life. We take the time to understand how the accident occurred, what symptoms you’re experiencing, and how the injury is affecting you so we can determine the most appropriate next steps for your care.
symptoms after a car accident can show up in different ways
Symptoms after a car accident may include pain, stiffness, soreness, headaches, or difficulty moving comfortably. Common areas of concern include the neck, upper and lower back, shoulders, hips, and other areas affected by the forces of the collision.
Symptoms may be noticeable immediately or become more apparent in the hours or days following an accident. Understanding how the collision occurred, when your symptoms began, what makes them better or worse, and how they are affecting your daily activities helps us determine the best place to start.
WHAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO PAIN after a car accident?
Car accidents can expose the body to sudden forces that affect muscles, connective tissues, joints, and other structures. The location and severity of symptoms can vary depending on the nature of the collision, body position at the time of impact, previous injuries, and other individual factors.
Because every accident is different, we consider both your symptoms and the mechanism of injury. Your history, movement, strength, mobility, and how the accident occurred help us determine what may be contributing to your symptoms and whether imaging or further medical evaluation is appropriate.
COLLISION FORCES
Sudden acceleration, deceleration, impact, and changes in body position can place stress on different areas of the body during an accident.
TISSUES + JOINTS
Muscles, connective tissues, joints, and other structures may contribute to pain, stiffness, or restricted movement following a collision.
INDIVIDUAL FACTORS
The type of accident, previous injuries, current symptoms, and physical demands of everyday life can all influence your presentation and recovery.
how we treat auto injuries
Treatment begins with understanding your symptoms, the nature of the accident, and what we find during your assessment. When musculoskeletal care is appropriate, treatment is individualized based on the areas affected, how your symptoms behave, and what you need to get back to doing.
Your care may combine specific hands-on treatment with personalized rehabilitation exercises to address pain and stiffness, restore movement and strength, and progressively help you return to your normal activities.
HANDS-ON TREATMENT
Specific soft tissue treatment, chiropractic adjustments, and joint mobilizations are used when appropriate to reduce pain, improve movement, and address relevant areas affected by the injury.
PERSONALIZED REHAB
Exercises are selected based on your individual needs and may focus on strength, mobility, stability, and movement control in the areas affected by the accident.
REUTRN TO ACTIVITY
As you improve, we progressively prepare your body for the demands of work, exercise, driving, and the everyday activities you want to return to.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST VISIT
Your first visit is about understanding your injuries and determining the most appropriate next steps for your care.
We’ll talk through how the accident occurred, when your symptoms began, what you’re experiencing now, and how those symptoms are affecting your daily life. From there, we’ll assess your movement, mobility, strength, and other relevant factors.
If imaging or further medical evaluation is appropriate based on your history, symptoms, or the nature of the accident, we’ll help guide you through the next steps.
When appropriate, we’ll begin treatment during your first visit and walk you through what we found, what we recommend, and how we’ll progress your care toward your goals.
01 - TALK
Your symptoms, history, activities, and goals.
02 - ASSESS
Movement, mobility, strength, and relevant areas of the body.
03 - TREAT
Hands-on care and individualized exercises based on what we find.
04 - MAKE A PLAN
A clear plan for your care and how we’ll progress toward your goals.
NOT SURE WHAT TO DO AFTER AN AUTO INJURY?
Pain and stiffness after a car accident can affect work, exercise, driving, sleep, and everyday activities. We’ll take the time to understand your symptoms, assess whether musculoskeletal care is appropriate, and help determine the best next steps for you.
have questions first?
Schedule a free consultation to talk with one of our doctors and see if our approach is right for you.