The forces involved in a motor vehicle collision — even at low speeds — can produce significant strain on the cervical spine and surrounding soft tissues. Whiplash, the rapid acceleration-deceleration mechanism that affects the neck in a rear-end collision, can cause ligament and muscle damage that is not apparent on standard imaging but produces lasting pain and dysfunction. Pismo Beach patients who have been in car accidents and are experiencing neck pain, headaches, upper back tension, or arm numbness and tingling in the weeks following the collision benefit from a thorough chiropractic structural evaluation before those patterns become entrenched. Dr. Bronstein at Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic conducts post-accident evaluations that assess the cervical and thoracic spine for misalignment, restricted motion, and the soft tissue tension patterns characteristic of whiplash-type injury.
Post-accident chiropractic care at Beacon Clinic may involve spinal adjustments, soft tissue work, and cold laser therapy, depending on what the evaluation reveals. Patients dealing with the insurance and documentation aspects of a motor vehicle accident claim are also well-served by having a clear clinical record of their structural findings from early in their recovery. Dr. Bronstein's evaluation and care records can serve that documentation function for Pismo Beach patients navigating a personal injury claim in California. Patients are encouraged to begin their chiropractic evaluation promptly after an accident rather than waiting for symptoms to worsen before seeking care.
