If you have recently been involved in a car accident there are probably one million and one things on your mind, and seeking out the help of a professional chiropractor may not be one of them.
Well, it should be.
Amidst all of the insurance claims, damage evaluations, and sulking angrily about the fact that one of your prized possessions just got wrecked, you need to make sure that you carve out the time for a chiropractic appointment as soon as possible.
Here is why.
1. Many Injuries Are No Immediately Noticeable
After a car accident, you may have a number of injuries that are not immediately noticeable.
Sometimes it could be something small that has been knocked out of place that will become a huge detriment to your health and vitality years down the line.
Other times, you may have an injury that simply feels like normal post-accident soreness, but in actuality is a serious problem.
Whether you are suffering from back, joint, or head injuries, it is important that you schedule an appointment with a licensed and highly recommended chiropractor so that they can examine your injuries and determine if you will need any adjustments.
2. The sooner you get an appointment the easier it will be to make a claim
If you are injured and want to have any hope of your insurance covering the treatment, then you need to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
If you do not, they will have a very difficult time linking your injury and the accident and they may use this as an excuse to refuse your claim.
Moral of the story, file ASAP.