Auto Accident Chiropractic in Baton Rouge
The most common type of injuries we see at Community Chiropractic are related to auto accidents. Many people think that if they were traveling at a slow speed or their car didn’t sustain too much damage, then they’re okay. That’s not true. Even Impact at slow speeds of 5-8 mph, vehicle occupants can experience damage to the spine.
If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you might experience one or more of the following:
How the Body Is Impacted
The Importance of Getting Checked Right Away
“The body spends 100% of its time adapting to the environment…till it can’t. We want to address the environment in such a way as to correct misalignments and imbalance. If that is not done, the body will ‘heal’ anyway, setting up an imbalanced, misaligned structure which will present chronic problems to deal with later,” said Dr. Wolverton.
Here are some benefits of chiropractic care after an auto accident:
- Whiplash-related neck pain – targeted spinal adjustments realign cervical vertebrae, reducing inflammation and restoring natural neck movement without medication
- Persistent headaches after collision – gentle upper cervical corrections address misalignments that trigger tension headaches and migraines
- Lower back pain and muscle spasms – therapeutic adjustments combined with soft tissue work release muscle tension and improve spinal alignment to eliminate chronic discomfort
- Limited range of motion in neck or shoulders – mobilization techniques and corrective care restore flexibility and reduce stiffness that makes turning your head or reaching difficult
- Numbness or tingling in arms and hands – decompression of pinched nerves through precise adjustments alleviates radiating symptoms and restores normal sensation
- Mid-back stiffness and soreness – spinal manipulation addresses rib and thoracic misalignments caused by impact forces, improving breathing and posture
- Scar tissue buildup – early intervention breaks up internal adhesions before they become permanent, maintaining tissue flexibility and preventing long-term mobility issues
- Inflammation and swelling – chiropractic care stimulates natural healing responses, reducing inflammation without relying on pain medications or injections
- Sleep disruption from discomfort – addressing the root cause of pain allows your body to rest and recover properly, improving sleep quality
- Drug-free, non-invasive healing – avoid dependency on prescription pain medications while addressing the structural cause of your symptoms, not just masking them
What to Expect
Please bring your and the other parties auto insurance information and a police report if you have it. Because additional paperwork is required for PI patients, your first appointment will take longer. The exam is also more involved and requires more documentation of the event and your injuries.
During the examination, Dr. Wolverton will look for injuries to the spine relating to misalignments and traumatic injury to the soft tissue because of that trauma force. Based on his findings, he will create a care plan that includes the frequency and number of visits to get you on the path to healing. As a PI patient, typically, you will not have any out-of-pocket expenses.
Call Today To Schedule!
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident or sustained another type of injury, we want to help you heal and as much as possible, return to your pre-injury status as quickly and economically as possible. Call us today to schedule a same-day appointment!
CONTACT US
