Auto Accident Clinic

Being injured in an auto accident can leave you with several problems. From physical injuries to financial strain to property damage, you have a lot going on. Injuries from an auto accident can follow you for weeks, months, or even years depending on the severity. Once you have received proper medical treatment, your doctor will likely recommend physical therapy so you can recuperate and get back to normal as quickly as possible. Finding the right auto accident clinic is crucial to making a full recovery.

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Auto Accidents and Whiplash

One of the most common auto accident injuries is whiplash. Whiplash is an invisible soft tissue injury that sometimes doesn’t present with symptoms until days after the accident. Unlike obvious injuries like bruises, cuts, scrapes, and broken bones, whiplash sometimes does not show up during a physical examination or x-ray. If you have been in an auto accident, pay attention to your body for possible signs, and return to your doctor for examination and medical treatment if you experience any of these symptoms:

Neck stiffness or pain
Limited range of motion in neck
Headaches
Pain and tenderness in shoulders and back
Dizziness
Fatigue
Numbness or tingling in arms
Blurred vision
Memory problems
Trouble sleeping

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Whiplash is a common injury if you have been rear-ended by another vehicle, but it can occur in any auto accident.

Benefits of Physical Therapy After an Auto Accident

Physical therapy treatment has numerous benefits following an injury. If you choose to follow your doctor’s recommendations for physical therapy, it can:

Speed up the recovery process
Reduce your pain through exercise
Help you avoid surgery
Prevent your risk of reinjury
Improve your mobility and flexibility
Treat concussions and other head injuries
Treat whiplash and other soft tissue injuries

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Risks of Skipping Physical Therapy

If you choose to ignore your doctor’s recommendations and skip physical therapy, your risk of reinjury increases. Your recovery time can be significantly longer than it would be with guided expert advice.

Exercise goes a long way toward improving your mobility and reducing your pain. If you are employed, the time needed to return to work can increase without physical therapy, and many employers will not allow return without recommendations for a medical professional and physical therapist.