Back Clinic Auto Accident Injuries Chiropractic Physical Therapy Team. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries. Over 30,000 were fatal and another 1.6 million involved other injuries. The damage they cause can be immense. The economic cost of car accidents is estimated to be $277 billion each year or about $897 for every person living in the United States.
Many automobile accidents occur throughout the world every year, affecting individuals both mentally and physically. From neck and back pain to bone fractures, auto injuries can challenge the daily lives of those who are affected. Automobile accidents occur throughout the world every year, affecting a wide number of individuals, both physically and mentally.
From neck and back pain to bone fractures and whiplash, auto accident injuries and their associated symptoms can challenge the daily lives of those who experienced unexpected circumstances. Dr. Alex Jimenez’s collection of articles discusses auto accident injuries caused by trauma, including which specific symptoms affect the body and the particular treatment options available for each injury or condition resulting from an auto accident.
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can not only lead to injuries but they can be full of confusion and frustrations. It is very important to have a qualified provider specializing in these matters completely assess the circumstances surrounding any injury. For more information, please feel free to contact us at (915) 850-0900 or text to call Dr. Jimenez personally at (915) 540-8444.
Accident/Collisions are seeing a rise and along with those crashes are spinal injuries. What you need to know about:
Accident-related injuries
Treatment
Recovery
Legal issues
We take a risk, however small, every time we get in the car/truck, of being involved in a car wreck that results in injuries and specifically a spinal injury/s. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center has seen that motor vehicle accidents/collisions with the majority being car/truck accidents. �
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However, with all the construction taking place nowadays, excavators, bulldozers, steamrollers, forklifts, and other vehicles are also seeing a rise in accidents. This is also generating a rise in spinal cord injury/s. Auto accidents are now ranked as the number one cause of spinal injury. The risk of an accident is small and the risk of a resulting serious spine injury is smaller still, it�s not anything. What you need to know about a motor vehicle accident/collision includes:
Injuries
Treatment
Recovery
Insurance
Legal issues
Common Motor Vehicle Accidents/Collisions
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Whiplash
Whiplash is one of the most typical injuries following an accident, especially when rear-ended or a rear-end collision. Its a neck injury that happens when the neck snaps suddenly back and forth causing trauma to the tissues in the neck. Symptoms often develop a few days after the accident including:
Limited neck movement
Stiffness and pain in the neck
Pain or tenderness in the upper back, shoulders, and arms
Numbness or tingling in the arms
Dizzyness
Headaches starting at the base of the skull
Problems with concentration or memory
Ringing in the ears
Sleep issues
Depression
Herniated Disc
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The discs in the spine cushion the vertebrae by absorbing the weight, force, and overall impact of a regular day. They are made of a soft, gel-like substance in the center that behaves like the gel in foot orthotics, shoes, mattresses, etc made to feel soft and comfortable. It has a tough outer membrane.
A herniated disc happens when that soft gel springs a leak/s out from a tear, meaning the shock-absorbing cushion has been compromised and is not delivering the absorption it’s supposed to and places added pressure on the surrounding nerve/s and roots. Herniations can happen naturally from age and from jobs that involve consistent and constant repetitive:
Pushing
Pulling
Bending
Twisting
Herniations also happen after going through some type of physical trauma like a motor vehicle accident/collision. Symptoms depend on where the herniation occurs and include:
Muscle weakness around the affected nerve/s
Sharp shooting pain that can spread out from the shoulders to the arms, legs and low back
Tingling in arms or legs
Numbness
There could also be no symptoms and no discovery of a herniated disc until tested for something else.
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Vertebral Fractures
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The vertebrae are highly susceptible to fractures of all types and can appear at any spot along the spine. For many, the injuries are mild and heal with non-surgical treatment and time. Major trauma to the spine can cause severe injuries/conditions which include:
Burst fractures
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This is where the vertebra fractures in multiple places into bony fragments that fall into the spinal cord getting lodged inside with the jagged edges of the bones creating tears, cuts, etc that can result in paralysis and even death.
Flexion fracture
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This is an injury seen in head-on collisions where the upper part of the body gets thrown forward and the bottom part stays in place likely from the seatbelt. This tears the vertebra apart resulting in a flexion teardrop fracture.
Vertebral compression
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These types cause the front of the vertebra to collapse while the back keeps its position that forms a wedge-like shape. However, more often it is associated with osteoporosis, healthy individuals can experience a vertebral compression fracture from a serious traumatic event like an auto accident. Fractures can cause mild to severe pain that is exacerbated with movement. If the spinal cord is injured the individual could experience:
Tingling
Numbness
Weakness in the limbs
Loss of bladder/bowel function
Because of the increased safety features in today’s vehicles, fractures of the spine are rare except for severe motor vehicle accidents/collisions.
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Diagnosis and treatment
A doctor will review medical history along with the accident information. Imaging tests will follow like:
X-ray
CT or computed tomography scan
MRI or magnetic resonance imaging
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The way these techniques of imaging are done depends on the accident and the state of the spine. Being brought into the hospital from a motor vehicle accident/collision with a suspected spinal injury means the imaging will be done first to rule out or not potentially life-threatening injury/s to the spine. Treatment for spinal injuries can range from:
Soft collar
Chiropractic
Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications
Corticosteroid injection/s
Nerve blocks
Physical therapy
Surgery to correct certain injuries when all other forms of treatment are not working
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Recovery
Every case, accident, and injury is different�and depends on several factors, like age, health, and how severe the accident/collision was. Severe and extreme injures like a burst fracture can take a long time to heal. �
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Legal Issues
Individuals with a spinal injury can face thousands in medical bills. If there is medical equipment involved along with therapeutic services for long-term care, like physical therapy then bills will accumulate.
Also, a personal injury claim could be necessary to pay for everything, especially, if the accident/collision is no fault of your own. Compensation could help with:
Loss of employment
Employment benefits
Wages lost
Ability to work/earn income
Medical expenses
Pain
Suffering
Consult with a specialist when considering filing a personal injury claim
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Work Compensation
If a spinal injury accident happens at work there could be worker’s compensation. Workers� compensation is insurance that replaces wages and medical benefits to workers that have been injured while doing their job. These are injuries that happened during the operation of a motor vehicle, like a truck, or forklift. The worker must file an injury report immediately so there is documentation supporting the injury claim. Waiting to file can make the employer question if there even was an injury. A workers� compensation claim works differently than a personal injury claim, based primarily on what is covered under the job’s insurance policies.
An example is the legal term pain and suffering. This is not covered by workers� compensation. However, a work training accident would be covered by work comp in the event that the individual cannot return to their job/occupation after the injury. However, any injury/s after a motor vehicle accident/collision should never be taken lightly or ignored. Individuals must be proactive in their treatment after an accident/collision. This is to prevent and avoid further injury.
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Fender benders/automobile accidents are the number one cause of spinal cord injuries. Auto accidents have accounted for more than a third of all reported cases of spine injuries. On average, individuals drive 30-40 miles every day. We love our cars, and we love to drive. Nothing throws us out of our normal world faster than a fender bender.
Auto accidents also account for other injuries like:
Whiplash
Spinal fractures
Herniated discs
A crash causes bodily injury, stress, and, in some cases, ongoing legal matters. However, these injuries don’t present symptoms until weeks or even months after the accident. With the vast number of automobiles on the road, as well as drivers being distracted, increases an individual’s chances of being involved in an accident. If a fender bender happens to you, it is important to recognize and understand what has happened to keep you safe and your injuries to a minimum.
Understand the Situation
The way you react seconds after a crash can impact the situation tremendously. Determine where you are injured, and if you are in any immediate danger. If for example there is a fire get out fast. Otherwise, stay inside.
Analyze Injuries
How bad are the injuries? Even if you feel fine, your head, neck, and back could still have been impacted. Identify where you hurt, and the intensity of the pain.
Wait for the Ambulance/Police
Try to stay as calm as possible inside your car/truck and wait for the police and ambulance. If your vehicle has flipped and you are stuck from the seatbelt, stay put and wait for someone that knows what to do and can see what is happening. A good portion of head and neck injuries happen when the occupant/s release their seat belts after a crash, not realizing that it can exacerbate an injury or create new ones.
Inform EMT’s
Once paramedics arrive, explain if you can, the areas of pain and injury. If you’ve previously suffered from injury or medical condition to the neck, back, or spine, let them know, as there is increased risk to individuals who already deal with medical conditions or bodily injuries.
This information helps formulate how they will take the individual out of the vehicle and what type of emergency treatment to utilize. Be specific when telling the paramedics, use simple language and the 1-10pain scale to describe the level of pain and discomfort.
Chiropractor
If the injuries are minimal and you are released, be thankful. Still make an appointment with a chiropractor/physical therapist that specializes in fender bender treatment/therapy. Since some of these injuries can take a few days to show up, the fender bender could have impacted:
Bones
Joints
Ligaments
Nerves
This could have gone undiscovered at the initial post-crash examination. Therefore, ask for a complete examination, and talk with the chiropractor no matter how strange or insignificant the question may be. The chiropractor will understand what you are trying to explain. Your chiropractor may use a combination of spinal manipulation, manual therapy, and other techniques as part of a customized treatment program.
Minimize the chances
While we cannot control when a fender bender takes place we can take measures to guard against the occurrence, and give ourselves a higher chance of avoiding injury.
Always wear a seatbelt
Get out of the habit of distracted driving
Maintain your vehicle’s brakes and tires
Pay attention to traffic signs
Plan ahead if you know of construction closures so you can avoid those highly congested areas
Drive the speed limit depending on the traffic and weather conditions. Be courteous and think about all the drivers and people all around you. Maintaining a clear head and following this little bit of advice, you can minimize the chance of being in an auto accident or being seriously injured. We all have to be somewhere, if we cooperate we can get there on time, safely, and efficiently.
Automobile accidents are unfortunate conditions which can tremendously influence an individual’s quality of life, health, and wellbeing. Car crash injuries, such as whiplash-associated ailments, neck pain, and back pain, can finally cause debilitating symptoms which can greatly limit an individual’s capacity to take part in their regular responsibilities.
Patients describe how Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor or doctor of chiropractic in El Paso, TX, has helped them regain their quality of life in addition to their general health and wellness. Chiropractic care is a safe and effective, alternative treatment option that focuses on the identification, therapy, and prevention of a variety of health problems, including car crash injuries. Patients highly recommend Dr. Alex Jimenez since the non-surgical choice for auto accident accidents.
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After being involved in an automobile accident, injuries inflicted to the spine can be a common complication for many individuals. From herniated discs to compression fractions, the force of an auto collision can place great amounts of stress on the complex structures of the spine, often leading to damage, injuries and even aggravate an existing condition.
Manuel Lozano’s ability to participate in his daily responsibilities was lost after he was involved in an auto accident. Mr. Lozano’s symptoms worsened and took hold of his life. He couldn’t take it anymore and sought treatment. Local El Paso chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez treated and restored Mr. Lozano’s health to optimal performance, and he recommends El Paso Back Clinic & Dr. Jimenez for auto accident injuries.
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Patients involved in automobile accident injuries discuss how their symptoms affected their well-being. Through the utilization of chiropractic care, these patients describe how Dr. Alex Jimenez, brought them back to their original quality of life.
Chiropractic medicine focuses on the musculoskeletal system, which is what keeps the body in balance. A sudden impact to the body, such as from an auto accident throws the body out of whack. Chiropractic brings it all back together in harmony. These patients give their testimonies and praise Dr. Jimenez as the best injury chiropractor in El Paso TX.
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Involvement in a car crash is an unfortunate situation that can result in various automobile accident injuries. People suffering from whiplash, neck pain, and back pain due to an auto accident can struggle to continue their regular activities. Dr. Alexander Jimenez is a personal injury chiropractor who focuses on treating automobile accident injuries, among other health issues.
Patients describe how their quality of life was affected after a car crash and discuss how chiropractic care with Dr. Jimenez helped them recover their overall health and wellness. The patients highly recommend Dr. Alex Jimenez as the non-surgical choice for personal injuries and auto accident injuries, among other health issues, such as whiplash, neck pain, and back pain.
As El Paso’s Chiropractic Rehabilitation Clinic & Integrated Medicine Center, we are passionately focused on treating patients after frustrating injuries and chronic pain syndromes. We focus on improving your ability through flexibility, mobility and agility programs tailored for all age groups and disabilities.
We want you to live a life filled with more energy, positive attitude, better sleep, less pain, proper body weight and educated on how to maintain this way of life.
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Back pain and neck pain are common symptoms brought on by auto accident injuries, sports accident injuries, personal/work accident injuries. The daily actions affecting their wellbeing of an individual can be ultimately affected by symptoms. A group of patients discuss�their neck pain and spine pain symptoms and how they improved when they saw Dr. Alex Jimenez. Chiropractic focuses on the identification, therapy, and prevention of a number of accidents/injuries and/or aggravated conditions related to the musculoskeletal and nervous system.
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As El Paso�s Chiropractic Rehabilitation Clinic & Integrated Medicine Center,�we passionately are focused on treating patients after frustrating injuries and chronic pain syndromes. We focus on improving your ability through flexibility, mobility and agility programs tailored for all age groups and disabilities.
We want you to live a life filled with more energy, positive attitude, better sleep, less pain, proper body weight and educated on how to maintain this way of life.
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