Auto Injuries

Chiropractic Care

Understanding what to do when an accident happens, and what types of injuries can occur may save you time, money, and long-term medical care. A prompt physical examination is the best advice. A thorough examination by a chiropractic doctor is a wise precaution to determine the presence or absence of hidden injuries. Conferring immediately with your doctor of chiropractic will determine the extent of any injuries.

It is very important to be treated soon after a motor vehicle to document any injuries. This is not only for the purpose of determining any injuries but for insurance carrier review which often will detrimentally evaluate a case if too much time has passed since the date of accident and initial evaluation/treatment.

Serious and costly injuries do not always result in immediate pain or blood shed. Aside from the more dramatic wounds which require surgery or hospitalization, other serious and costly injuries may result from auto accidents. Doctors of chiropractic are  particularly well qualified to detect and treat a wide variety of injuries of the spine, nerves, and other related structures.

Low velocity injuries under 10 mph, usually result from the rapid movement of the body during the accident. This movement may result in muscle strain, seatbelt bruises or Traumatic brain injury. Other symptoms may be delayed, but pain and stiffness may occur within 12–36 hours after impact.

High velocity injuries over 10 mph, usually result from a second impact, the body hitting objects inside the vehicle such as the dashboard, steering wheel, or window. Common injuries of this kind include shoulder, head or knee hematomas, wrist fractures, neck sprains, concussions, and a variety of contusions.

Traumatic Cervical Syndrome, most commonly known as whiplash, occurs when the neck is forced through a rapid series of movements faster than the bones, muscles and ligaments can accommodate. Some symptoms include swelling, tenderness, weakness or pain in the neck and shoulder; sore throat and/or loss of voice, trouble swallowing; jaw problems; vomiting; flashing lights in the visual field; headache; light-headedness or dizziness; painful tingling sensation; visual disturbances or blurred vision; and ringing in the ears. In some cases pain may not present itself for 12-36 hours after impact.

Plaintiff attorneys know that when their clients use the chiropractors and support staff at Atlas Chiropractic, they will receive excellent quality care. Patients are treated using a multi-disciplinary approach. Therefore, they know that their clients will be properly diagnosed and treated with the quality they would want for a family member.

Our office accepts Letters of Protection from attorneys representing clients injured in motor vehicle accidents, so that there is no up-front out-pocket expense for the patient.

The staff at Atlas Chiropractic are determined to remain at the pinnacle of their profession. This is why all the providers are required to attend postgraduate training.

Our dedication and commitment to provide excellence in healthcare is manifest in every aspect of the office. Our staff are friendly and competent. The chiropractic doctors recognize their role as both healthcare provider and communicators of fact. The offices are computer linked in real time for instant record access.

Our office works with other multi-disciplinary providers, such as pain management specialists, orthopedists, radiologists, and neurologists, that except letters of protection from attorneys.

Why use chiropractors?

Chiropractors are the primary providers of choice for many reasons. Chiropractors are the healthcare providers who have the greatest appreciation of the nature of soft tissue injury. With the exception of pharmacology, the basic chiropractic education is similar to the basic medical education. Chiropractors have extensive training in diagnosis, anatomy, physiology, orthopedics, neurology, radiology, biomechanics, in addition to the basic core curriculum of their medical counterparts. They are by experience and training the soft tissue experts. Dr. Travis and his staff are well prepared to demonstrate to the nature of soft tissue damage and spinal trauma.

Our chiropractors are reasonable and easy to work with. From the patient’s perspective, the bottom line is results. Current research has demonstrated that for the many injuries (particularly work injuries) chiropractic is the most effective, least costly method of care. Chiropractors address the source of the patient’s pain rather than cover it up with medication. Therefore, your clients receive the maximum health benefit. Happy clients refer while content clients. At Atlas Chiropractic we get results and this is manifested by attorneys and patients who regularly refer.

Having been closely scrutinize by insurance companies in the past, chiropractors have always had to take documentation measures which clearly demonstrate the underlying condition. Therefore, our chiropractors are proficient at documenting soft tissue injury. At Atlas Chiropractic every effort is directed towards thorough evaluation and objectification of patient complaints.

Our Chiropractors write timely and accurate reports. According to the American Bar Association, chiropractors manage more accidentally injured cases than any other healthcare professional. As a result, we are familiar with the necessary reporting procedures and can make your job less stressful. It is the policy of Atlas Chiropractic not to charge attorneys for routine reports or medical records.

Atlas Chiropractic offices are multilingual. Our offices have staff that speak English, French, and Spanish. All educational materials and paperwork are available in multiple language formats allowing patients from most orientations the feeling of comfort.