Auto Accident Chiropractor Brooklyn, NY
- Whiplash & Injury Care
- Personalized Treatment Plans
- Documentation of Your Injuries
At Nuro Chiropractic in Brooklyn, Dr. Brian Donovan begins to understand what exactly happened in the car accident and then does a comprehensive examination to know which structures were damaged. It will be the key for you to get back to the level of function you had before the accident.
What Is Auto Accident Care?
Auto accident care is the way to evaluate and treat the injuries of the musculoskeletal system that were acquired when a car collision happens.
Treatment can be chiropractic adjustments, manual therapy, stretching and mobility work, therapeutic exercise, spinal decompression, Class IV laser, PEMF, cryotherapy, and other modalities when they are necessary. However, the particular treatment fully depends on the results of the examination.
What is it like to be in a Typical Visit?
- 1 Detailed accident history: Dr. Donovan will ask you the specifics of the collision, impact, and symptoms that are both present and developing.
- 2 Thorough examination: He will check your range of motion, strength, sensation, orthopedic function, and neurological findings while keeping the accident’s mechanism and symptoms in mind.
- 3 Imaging as needed: If it is clinically appropriate, a digital X-ray will be taken, which is available in the office. For advanced imaging, there will be a referral given.
- 4 Diagnosis and intervention: The findings will be explained in the simplest terms possible. After that, a treatment plan will be given specific to your injuries and phase of recovery.
You might receive mild chiropractic care, manual therapy, or other needed first-visit treatments as advised.
Who Should Get Auto Accident Care, and Who Shouldn’t?
Auto accident care at Nuro Chiropractic is made for patients with musculoskeletal symptoms acquired after a collision.
Even if you are just experiencing mild symptoms, it is advisable to get evaluated if your motion is reduced, headaches, or movements that are not common before the accident.
When the case is more serious, an emergency medical evaluation is strongly advised especially for the following symptoms:
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe headache
- Confusion
- Difficulty speaking or walking
- Worsening weakness or numbness
- Chest or abdominal pain
- Breathing problems
- Excessive bleeding
What Conditions Does Auto Accident Care Help?
- Whiplash-associated neck pain
- Cervical and lumbar sprain/strain injuries
- Back pain
- Tears in muscles and soft tissues
- Joint impairment and restricted movements
- Extremity problems related to the accident
What Occurs After a Visit, and How Frequent Do You Need Treatment?
Once you are done with a visit, some patients experience immediate relief from stiffness and improvement in mobility, while others may have temporary normal soreness in the early phase of recovery.
The frequency of your treatment is based on your injury and response to the treatment.
More serious cases may need a deeper approach, which requires more time. Dr. Donovan does not stop with progress assessment and tweaks the plan if your recovery is taking longer than expected.
Frequently asked questions
Should I undergo evaluation immediately after a car accident even if I only got mild soreness?
Yes, as some symptoms will usually not be noticeable because adrenaline and acute stress will hide them, it is advisable to get evaluated if you experience a reduction in range of motion, new headaches, or twitches.
Why am I experiencing new headaches and stiffness days after my accident?
Some symptoms may be left unnoticed right after the accident due to the adrenaline and the body’s acute stress response.
As the response level lowers, inflammation takes place, and tissues react to the injury; stiffness, headaches, neck pain, and other symptoms become felt more dramatically as days and hours progress.
How come I felt pain in my shoulder after my accident, but the doctor says my neck is actually injured?
The pain and injury location may not always be the same. It will give an overview that the whole region must be examined rather than the region where pain is present.
Do you really need an X-ray after a car accident?
It always depends on the findings of your examination.
Dr. Donovan has digital X-ray equipment in the office and will take them if clinically appropriate. If the examination suggests a disc injury, nerve involvement, or another soft-tissue injury might be present, then a referral will be made for more advanced imaging, such as MRI.
How long does treatment take after a car accident?
It varies, as the timeline is dependent on what was injured and your response to treatment. Dr. Donovan continuously checks on your progress and makes some plan adjustments based on functional improvements.
Will treatment hurt if I’m already in pain from the accident?
When starting out, the treatment is often not aggressive. Some patients may feel quick improvement in stiffness or mobility, while others could get temporary soreness.
Get Evaluated After Your Accident
We accept no-fault and workers’ compensation insurance.
For all new patients, we have a $49.95 promotion that covers two days of treatment, consultation, exam, and X-rays if needed. We can also verify your insurance policy to know how much your coverage is.
Talk to us at (718) 745-2229 or check our contact page to schedule your evaluation.
Nuro Chiropractic, 9408 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Serving Bay Ridge, Staten Island, Bensonhurst, Park Slope, Prospect Park, Borough Park, Manhattan, Dyker Heights, Williamsburg, and the greater Brooklyn area.