What Happens After an Auto Accident?
When you experience a motor vehicle accident, pain from injuries often doesn't appear until hours, days, or even weeks afterwards. Many people walk away from vehicle accidents 'without a scratch' only to go through crippling pain, neck strain or headaches much later.

It's actually quite typical for pain and injuries to remain undetected for an extended period of time  after a motor vehicle accident. That's because when you find yourself in a car accident, the body immediately secretes defensive hormones which include adrenaline that are natural anesthetics. Occasionally, people enter into a state of shock after a collision, leaving them immune to pain or other symptoms of injuries. It's only hours or perhaps days later, after the body's natural defenses go away, that they begin to realize they were hurt in the crash.
The Most Common Symptoms After a Car Accident:
  • Minor to excruciating pain in the back, neck or head
  • Trouble breathing or inhaling deeply
  • Pain while urinating
  • Feeling numb or tingling that doesn't go away after a few minutes.
If you experience these or any other painful symptoms, it's time to seek medical treatment immediately.

Get the helping hand you need

Many injuries linked to car accidents are related to the spinal column. Automobile accidents can cause the spine to go out of its natural balance, leading to dull pain in the back and neck, muscle spasms, headaches, and other painful symptoms.

​Many patients can experience instant relief from auto accident injuries at Spine and Joint of Southwest Florida. Here are a list of possible treatments and therapies that will be reviewed at your consultation. The doctor will provide a customized treatment plan that fits your needs. 

Manual Therapy - Graston, EMS, Heat
Laser Therapy
Chiropractic Adjustment
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Knee Decompression Therapy
The trauma triggered by motor vehicle crashes can take anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks to develop. Even if you're not currently experiencing any pain, get the help you require after an auto accident. Schedule an appointment with our medical staff today. Don't wait until your body is wracked with pain.