After a car accident, any type of body ache or pain is an indication that an area has suffered damage. The most common observation among auto injury cases is that many did not seek immediate clinical attention only to see the condition get worse. It is a misconception that only high speed accidents cause damage. Low speed accidents also cause damage to the body that can result in lifelong problems if not corrected. Consider that many injuries take days, weeks, or even months to appear. If you were in any type of auto accident and are experiencing discomfort UWG of Portland offers auto injury treatment and evaluations.

 

The good news is that your auto insurance will cover your medical bills and it will not raise your premiums. Your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance allows you to receive healthcare for up to one year from the date of the accident and your benefits can be used for a wide variety of healthcare services.

Experience and expertise are essential in helping people recover from auto injuries. Hyperextension in various places upon impact can result in a number injuries and abnormalities that cannot be viewed upon x-ray and there may be no visible damage. As a result, the seriousness of an injury is often initially overlooked. We treat these symptoms with the following modalities: Acupuncture, Massage, and Chiropractic Services

Common Symptoms:

• Neck / Shoulder pain and stiffness
• Headaches
• Low back pain
• Sensations such as burning or "pins and needles"
• Irritability
• Poor sleep
• Fatigue
• Difficulty with concentration or memory
• Depression
• Dizziness / Light-headedness
• Pain or numbness in the arm and/or hand
• Ringing in the ears
• Blurred vision

Chiropractic services, acupuncture, and massage, have proved to be very effective in relieving neck pain and other symptoms associated with whiplash injuries. Since whiplash can include aspects that go far beyond the local injury, you shouldn't ignore the rest of the body. This type of injury can pull the long muscles on either side of the spine, which reach all the way to the tailbone and may cause discomfort in other parts of the body. Headaches may also be the result of swelling due to the injury. Make sure to communicate any discomfort to your doctor.

 

The doctors at Urban Wellness Group may prescribe additional treatments, such as cervical pillows, lumbar support, and natural herbal medicine. When prescribed by a licensed physician these treatments are also covered 100% by your insurance provider.

 

Finally, the incident that caused the whiplash in the first place can be traumatic. Holistic medicine and bodywork helps relax a client's psyche as well as their muscles, helping her or him work through the emotional issues induced by the accident.

Acupuncture has been used increasingly in the West for treating a wide variety of painful conditions. Treatment with acupuncture has proven to be of great benefit to those suffering whiplash, neck, or back injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Additionally, acupuncture treatment may reduce anxiety and emotional discomfort that often accompanies traumatic accidents. Acupuncture needles are FDA approved and classified as a “medical device” for the treatment of pain. Acupuncture has also been endorsed by the National Institutes of Health for treating a wide variety of conditions including chronic pain and muscle spasms.

Chiropractic care is exceptional in the treatment of soft tissue injuries, especially of the spine. Most chiropractors use muscle stimulation or relaxation, and spinal adjustment techniques, to treat the muscle problems associated with whiplash injuries. Your chiropractor may also help stretch the muscle to relieve any tension, and apply pressure to trigger points to relieve your pain.

Massage causes a general relaxation of the client's muscles and helps to relieve muscular pain in common types of whiplash injuries. In addition, massage increases the amount of oxygen that reaches the healing tissues and opens those tissues so they can receive oxygen and nutrients, thus speeding the healing process. Specific bodywork methods ease acute whiplash discomfort and help prevent chronic fallout.