At Priority Health Group we specialize in treating injuries associated with auto accidents. We treat our patients as people, not statistics. You deserve the respect and dignity that you sometimes don't get when dealing with insurance adjusters and other legal entities following a motor vehicle accident.
Often times it can be days, weeks, or even months before long term affects are known and pain medications will only mask painful symptoms sometimes causing you to delay getting proper treatment. An immediate thorough spinal assessment is not only important to your physical recovery but is also an important part of documenting the appropriate information that may be needed for any insurance claims you may wish to fileto receive the compensation you deserve.
At PHG, each patient undergoes extensive diagnostic testing - including x-rays, to determine and document the extent of your injuries. It is only after we have a clear picture that we can begin to customize a treatment plan and begin the process of pain relief and correction to allow for healing and rehabilitation.
We can help you preserve and strengthen any insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit you may want to file while providing you the necessary care for your injuries. Our goal is to help you attain a full physical recovery whenever possible from all damages associated with the incident. In many cases, our documentation and findings can help you - and other parties involved in the accident, be able to reach a fair settlement for things like medical bills, lost income (from time missed at work due to your injuries), and any future medical treatment(s) that may be necessary to your recovery.
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Many people suffer needlessly from painful symptoms for months, years and even for the remainder of their life, not knowing that chiropractic care can be the answer.
In most cases your auto insurance will pay for 100% of your chiropractic care regardless of who was at fault.Chiropractors are legally classified as contact physicians by the federal government and all insurance companies should accept their treatment and diagnosis without question.
Immediate and accurate documentation of your injuries are crucial in ensuring you are fairly compensated for your pain & suffering as well as covered for all treatments necessary for recovery and healing.
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Neck Pain: Commonly referred to as "whiplash" is caused by sudden forward, backward, or side movement of the head. This sudden movement can cause tearing of the muscles and ligaments in the neck and may also include injury to spinal joints, discs and nerves.
Mid Back:The thoracic spine is most commonly injured as a result of most seat belt designs. As the torso moves forward the seat belt locks and the torso is forced to stop at the end of the shoulder strap. Because the shoulder strap crosses only one shoulder (usually the left), the side without a strap (usually right) is able to travel forward further which results in a forward flexing and twisting injury to the mid back.
Lower Back:The lumbar spine is also frequently injured, but the mechanism differs from the above. As the torso and pelvis move forward they are stopped by the lap belt. However, the torso continues to move with a shearing force in the lumbar spine resulting in lumbar disc injuries.
Upper & Lower Extremities:Shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, legs, ankles, feet, and toes are also commonly injured while trying to brace oneself during impact. These injuries are typically seen by drivers and passengers not wearing a seat belt. In most cases, the actual damage is to the cervical and/or lumbar areas of the spine.
Symptoms May Include: Headache, neck & shoulder pain, low back pain, arm & leg pain (including the feet and hands), pins & needles sensation, numbness, disc problems muscle spasms, fatigue, decreased ability to handle stress, memory impairment, neuropathies, PTSD and more.
Spinal Injury Facts:Spinal injuries can damage a number of pain sensitive structures located in the spinal region. When these tissues are injured, pain is experienced. Damage to these structures also results in tissue inflammation, edema, microscopic hemorrhage, and the release of noxious chemicals such as histamine, prostaglandins, substance P, and kinins which further hypersensitize already painful and injured tissues. In addition, when spinal injury occurs spinal muscles often reflexively spasm to protect the area from further injury - whether or not the muscles are injured. This spasming can lead to muscle ischemia (lack of oxygen) due to increased energy demands.
Medications Will Only Mask These Symptoms
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Clinical Evaluation and Diagnostic testing procedures should be performed prior to beginning any treatment in order to determine the most effective process. After carefully studying your case history and exam findings, the Doctor will sit down and explain his recommended plan of action for you. After answering any questions you may have about the recommended plan, you may begin your care. We accept some insurances and also offer financing options.
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