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Been in a Recent Car Crash? Get Relief for Neck Pain

Woman who has been in a car accident and has neck pain calls someone on her cell phone.

Did you know the average driver will be in a car crash once every 18 years?

Did you also know that even a minor fender bender can result in an injury, which can cause problems?

Typically, the first course of action is treating your pain with painkillers and rest. Once you feel better, you may think that you're in the clear, but what if your symptoms linger?

If you have neck pain or back pain after being involved in a car accident, you could have a spinal injury or whiplash. If you don't get the right type of care, those injuries could have serious, negative impacts on your health.

How Can Chiropractic Care Help Car Accident Injuries?

If you're looking for treatments that don't involve expensive medications or surgeries, chiropractic care could be the alternative for you. In car accidents, many injuries are the result of the musculoskeletal system being knocked out of proper alignment.

A whiplash injury can also happen from the force of rear-impact accidents or spin outs that strain the neck muscles. Where traditional medicine often relies on medication for pain symptoms, medication can mask or cover up painful symptoms that could be signs of a larger issue.

Specific structural chiropractic care doesn't just treat the symptoms of your pain, but the underlying injury or injuries causing you pain. Painkillers offer immediate relief, but not long-term pain relief, which could last years if you don't treat your car accident-related injuries properly.

According to the Insurance Research Council, "nearly one third of all claimants injured in motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) seek treatment from doctors of chiropractic."

According to a 2012 study on the Epidemiology of Whiplash, "manual therapy (i.e., cervical mobilization and or manipulation), together with exercise appear to be the most effective noninvasive treatments for patients with acute whiplash related neck pain."

The reason so many people choose to use chiropractic during their recovery process is because of its unique advantages in treating soft tissue injuries such ligament sprains and muscle strains of the spine.

Choose a Chiropractor Who Puts You First!

We understand that healthcare choices are critical decisions and that you have many different options in Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities. If you have back pain, neck pain, or tingling or numbness in your hands and feet, it's time to see a chiropractor. To schedule a complimentary consultation, where a conversation is never a commitment, contact us at 734-221-0362.

Customer Reviews

  • Dr.Andrew Gessert is an outstanding professional with amazing skill in adjusting my neck and spine. I can continue in my sport feeling great after an adjustment. You don't know how great you can feel till your nerves and spine are aligned. Thank you Dr. Gessert.

    Pamela S.

  • I started seeing Dr. Andrew last summer after my Cross Fit coach listened to my complaints about my body and urged me to get a consultation. It’s now been almost a full year, and not only do I feel so much better physically—much less chronic pain—but I feel much more in touch and in tune with my body, due to the treatment he provides, and also the at-home stretching that he prescribed. Dr. Andrew is friendly and always takes the time to listen to how I’m feeling, and he never fails to amaze me at how he can assess my physical problems and use his training to correct them. I would recommend him to anyone who has pain and wants to feel better!

    Aaron R.

  • Great experience for me. Easy to work with and accommodating. Andy has a very clear process and steps through it adjusting on the way. He is professional, communicates well and is never rushed. Every thing is very well explained and measured. My results have been great. Life changing. Highly recommended.

    Willy L.

  • I’m very impressed with Dr. Gessert’s skill in adjusting my neck and spine; especially given the fact that I have had numerous orthopedic surgeries. Not only am I walking straighter, he also provided me with an ongoing strengthening plan to maintain the results I am happily experiencing. Highly recommend a visit to Pivotal Chiropractic.

    Steven P.

  • Dr. Andrew is an amazing Chiropractor. He is always prompt with communication. His office is very clean and he has state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. Dr. Andrew takes the time to customize a plan for you for better motion, better posture, and less discomfort. I would absolutely recommend Dr Andrew to anyone looking for Chiropractic professionals.

    Jeff O.