According to ICBC, every year there are on average 50,000 car crashes resulting in injury in British Columbia. Getting injured in a collision can cause lasting injuries. It’s important to understand what these injuries are, and what treatments are available to help speed your recovery.
And remember: be sure to seek medical attention immediately whenever you are in a traffic collision.
As a result of the trauma of the car accident, your body reflexively produces hormones called endorphins, which act as painkillers. Because of the stress and shock of the accident and the production of endorphins, you might not know right away that you have been injured.
So it’s important to seek medical attention as quickly as possible.
Seek medical attention as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours of the accident. Also, make sure to bring a trusted friend or family member to your first appointments or treatment.
Why?
Keep in mind you need to take control of your recovery. Keep a journal of your daily symptoms. Also be sure to include a detailed description of what happened just before the accident and what happened just after the accident.
Note any doctors, physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, or other medical professionals who treat you.
Any time you meet a primary care physician, remember to:
Manual therapy and joint mobilization such as chiropractic and physiotherapy are the most commonly used treatments for auto injuries.
At Diversified Health, we also use advanced technologies, techniques, and modalities to help you recover from your injuries.
After a car accident, if your practitioner diagnoses an injury and begins treatment, continue the course of treatment until your injuries have healed and your symptoms have disappeared.
There are two reasons why this is important:
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