Common car accident injuries can occur even in minor fender benders or more severe collisions and injuries sustained may not always be immediately apparent. Some injuries can develop over time, affecting your mobility, comfort and daily living.
This article explains the most common injuries sustained in a car accident and their impact, covers initial and long-term treatment options and how our multidisciplinary approach to treatment and rehabilitation can support your healing journey.
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How Do Car Accidents Cause Injuries and What Are the Most Common Types?
Car collisions generate intense forces on the human body, leading to various injuries that depend on factors such as vehicle speed, impact angle, use of seat belts and airbag deployment.
The Most Common Car Accident Injuries Include:
Whiplash and Cervical Strain
One of the most common injuries in car accidents, whiplash occurs when your neck is forced into a rapid back-and-forth motion, straining the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This can lead to soft tissue damage in the neck and upper back.
Symptoms are: neck stiffness, headaches, reduced range of motion, or dizziness.
How we help: chiropractic adjustments can realign the spine, reduce tension, and restore mobility, while physiotherapy and RMT massage therapy can help strengthen the affected muscles and ease discomfort.
Soft Tissue Injuries
These include sprains, strains and tears in the muscles, ligaments and tendons, particularly in the back, shoulders and neck.
Symptoms are: swelling, pain, discomfort, or difficulty moving the affected area.
How we help: our physiotherapy practitioners use therapeutic techniques, cold laser therapy, EMS, ultrasound and Shockwave therapy to reduce inflammation and improve circulation and restore function to the injured tissues through gentle manipulation.
Back Injuries
Collisions often place significant strain on the spine, leading to injuries like herniated discs, muscle strains, or spinal misalignments.
Symptoms are: pain radiating down the legs, stiffness, or localized discomfort in the lower or upper back.
How we help: chiropractic adjustments target misaligned vertebrae, physiotherapy strengthens supporting muscles and RMT massage therapy alleviates tension for long-term relief.
Head and Neck Injuries After a Car Accident
Even with airbags, the force of impact can lead to concussions, headaches, or neck injuries.
Symptoms are: persistent headaches, migraines or difficulty focusing.
How we help: chiropractic care and physiotherapy works to relieve pressure and improve blood flow, while RMT massage therapy can ease tension in the neck and shoulders that may contribute to headaches.
Shoulder and Knee Injuries
The shoulders and knees can be injured from bracing for impact or hitting the dashboard, leading to strains, dislocations, or ligament damage.
Symptoms are: pain, swelling, or instability in the joint.
How we help: our physiotherapists create personalized rehabilitation programs to restore strength and mobility and addresses the structural alignment of the joints and surrounding tissues.
Psychological Trauma
While often overlooked, car accidents can cause emotional distress, anxiety, or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Symptoms are: flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, or heightened stress.
How we help: RMT Massage therapy provides a calming, therapeutic approach to reduce stress, while the physical healing process can help restore a sense of normalcy and overall well-being.
How Are Long-Term Treatment Options for Car Accident Victims Determined and What Do They Include?
After the initial emergency treatment, long-term management is necessary
to promote recovery and minimize permanent disabilities.
Treatment plans are tailored to the individual’s injuries and recovery goals
Why Choose a Multi-disciplinary Approach to Recovery?
Recovering from car accident injuries may require more than one type of therapy.
At Core Wellness Centre, we specialize in a multi-discipline approach with chiropractic care, physiotherapy, osteopathy, and RMT (Registered Massage Therapy) to help recover from these injuries holistically and effectively and address every aspect of your healing.
We create a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, ensuring faster and more effective recovery.
Together, we’ll help you move forward on your journey to wellness!
Rehabilitation Therapy for Automobile Injuries
Physiotherapy
Focuses on restoring range of motion and strengthening muscles around injured joints, particularly in cases of neck, back, or limb injuries.
Chiropractic Care
Often recommended for spinal injuries and whiplash, chiropractic treatment is for alleviating pain, restoring alignment and improving mobility.
RMT (Registered Massage Therapy)
Treatments to alleviate muscle tension and improve blood circulation and aid in tissue repair.
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Particularly useful for patients with chronic back pain resulting from spinal injuries.
Cold Laser and Shockwave Therapy
Non-invasive methods to stimulate healing in soft tissues and reduce pain.
Long-term treatment is a multidisciplinary endeavor often
involving specialists from a wide-range of services.
Recovery times vary widely depending on the injury’s severity. For instance, minor soft tissue injuries might require just a few weeks of rehabilitation, whereas spine injuries may necessitate longer ongoing treatment.
When to Seek Care After a Car Accident
Even if you feel fine immediately after the accident, it’s important to seek care as some injuries may not present symptoms right away.
Early intervention can prevent minor aches from developing
into chronic pain or mobility issues.
Our team of quality care and experienced practitioners at Core Wellness Centre are here to assess your condition, identify any underlying injuries, and guide you through the recovery process.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
At Core Wellness Centre, we’re committed to helping you recover from car accident injuries with care, compassion and expertise. If you’ve recently been in an accident or are experiencing lingering pain,
contact us today to book an appointment.
Let us help you get back to living pain-free and feeling your best!
CALL us on (416) 479 – 8311
Injury Claims Support
At Core Wellness Centre, we understand that recovering from a car accident often involves more than just physical healing, it can also require navigating legal processes. That’s why we go the extra mile to assist our clients with the necessary documentation to support their legal or insurance claims. We are licensed to use the HCAI system.
Our team is experienced in working closely with lawyers and legal representatives to ensure that your medical needs are clearly communicated and documented. We provide detailed medical legal reports that outline the extent of your injuries, the treatments you’ve received, and any ongoing care you may require.
These reports are meticulously prepared to meet legal standards, helping to strengthen your case and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. By bridging the gap between your healthcare and legal support, we aim to make your recovery process as smooth and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on healing while we handle the paperwork.
Please contact the Core Wellness Centre team on (416) 479 – 8311 with any questions you may have, we’re happy to help!
Take the first step toward feeling your best again!
Contact us today to book your initial assessment and learn more about how Core Wellness Centre can help.
We offer Direct Billing, WSIB and facilitate Claims
Call us on (416) 479 – 8311
