University Place, WA
Auto Accident and Injury Care in University Place, WA
After a collision, symptoms often show up a day or two later, neck stiffness, headaches, back pain, trouble sleeping. Dr. Anderson evaluates what happened and what's hurting, screens for injuries that need medical imaging or care, and provides chiropractic care when it's appropriate.
What it usually feels like
- Neck stiffness or pain that started within a few days of the collision
- Headaches that weren't there before
- Mid or low back pain and muscle tightness
- Trouble sleeping or turning your head while driving
- Feeling generally rattled and sore in several places
Common causes we see locally
- Rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck
- Bracing at the moment of impact
- Seat belt and airbag forces across the torso and shoulder
- Awkward body position at the moment of impact
- Pre-existing areas that were already sensitive
How chiropractic care fits in
For appropriate patients, chiropractic care may be part of recovery after a motor vehicle collision alongside your physician's care. Dr. Anderson documents what he finds, coordinates when needed, and refers for imaging or medical evaluation when the examination calls for it. Billing and claim specifics are practice policy, see the note below.
What Dr. Anderson looks at
- The mechanics of the collision and your position in the vehicle
- Everything currently symptomatic, not just the loudest complaint
- Neck, mid back and low back motion and joint findings
- Neurological screening
- Red flags requiring urgent or medical evaluation
What a visit involves
- 1.A detailed history of the accident and your symptoms since
- 2.A thorough examination of the involved regions
- 3.Clear findings and documentation
- 4.If appropriate, care and a plan for the coming weeks
- 5.Referral or coordination with other providers as needed
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Ready to do something about your auto accident / injury care?
If something's been bothering you, start with a conversation. Dr. Anderson will listen first and tell you honestly whether he thinks he can help.
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