Get Relief After Your Car Accident with Safe Chiropractic Care

An auto injury is one of the most common reasons patients come to Skare Spine & Performance. While some understand the importance of seeking medical treatment after a collision, far too many wait until pain arises, allowing injuries to worsen or even become chronic.

Our team is prepared to utilize noninvasive services that find all imbalances so you can achieve real and lasting results. We’ve helped numerous types of patients recover from an auto injury, and we’re confident we can help you, too. 


Some of our car accident patients include:

  • Post-surgery patients
  • Pre-surgery patients
  • Whiplash patients
  • Rehabilitation patients 
  • Patients suffering from back or neck pain

 

Being in an auto accident presents numerous challenges, with physical health being a top concern. Our bodies respond uniquely to various forms of trauma, and regardless of the collision's severity, overall wellness can be compromised. 

Let us support your recovery through a safe and natural healing process that not only restores physical strength and balance but also promotes emotional and mental well-being.

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Musculoskeletal Pain & Injuries Caused by an Auto Accident

Just as all auto accidents are individual, so are our patients. To ensure optimal results, every patient receives a tailored approach to treatment after a collision. Because pain and injuries affect bodies differently, our team will determine the original source of your symptoms so you can effectively and efficiently heal. 


Those involved in an auto accident can experience numerous pains afterward, often suffering from more than just one; some include:  

 

To find the cause of your symptoms, Dr. Skare will administer a comprehensive exam and screening. 


Typically, car accidents cause at least one of the following injuries: 

  • Whiplash
  • Inflammation
  • Sciatica
  • A strained or sprained ligament or muscle
  • Herniated discs
  • Nerve impingement 

 

If your injury required surgery, we’re here to help get you moving again as soon as possible. Movement is vital to a smooth recovery, as too much downtime can adversely impact muscles, other tissues, and joints that weren’t initially affected by the accident itself. 

We will safely guide you through post-surgery services and guidance, supporting faster healing as we nurture strength, flexibility, and circulation. Our team also provides take-home exercises and stretches to further relieve pain and promote the healing and recovery processes. 

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What is Whiplash, & How Will it Affect Me?

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries after a rear-ended car accident, which happens to be the most common type of collision, coming in at 32% of all auto accidents in the United States.

When your vehicle is hit from behind or rear-ended, the impact, no matter how minor, can cause significant harm to the neck. When the head is aggressively and suddenly forced forward and back, the neck’s soft tissue and the cervical spine (the portion of the spine housed in the neck) are stretched unnaturally and compromised. This reaction is known as whiplash. 


After a neck trauma like this, numerous symptoms may appear; some include:

  • Neck pain
  • Neck stiffness
  • Radiating pain from the neck into the shoulders
  • Dizziness
  • Headaches
  • Loss of range of motion in the neck
  • Lethargy

 

Auto accident injuries aren't always immediately apparent, including whiplash. Symptoms can develop hours or even days after the collision. That's why we strongly recommend seeing a healthcare provider after any accident, regardless of how you feel at the time.


Taking action promptly gives you the best chance of a streamlined recovery and helps prevent your condition from worsening. However, if you experience pain at any point following a collision, don't hesitate to seek medical care, even if significant time has passed. 

Tips to Help Avoid Whiplash

There’s typically no way to avoid an accident; by nature, accidents are a surprise. However, you can help support how your body reacts to a rear-ended accident by implementing some driving habits and preparing your body should you see that you’re about to be hit. 


The best ways to avoid whiplash include:

  • Always be aware of your surroundings and avoid driving distractions 
  • Keep your headrest correctly adjusted for your head
  • Keep your head and neck against the seatback or headrest 
  • Bend your neck back slightly to look at the top of your windshield and stare straight ahead; your head should face forward, and don’t look in the rearview mirror 
  • Shrug your shoulders up toward your ears as you keep both hands on your steering wheel with a tight grip and your arms straight 
  • If your car is fully stopped, put your foot on the brake as hard as possible 

 

These tips can help reduce the risk and severity of a neck injury but can’t completely eliminate it. Our noninvasive chiropractic care, including spinal adjustments and soft-tissue treatments, is a responsible way to relieve pain. We use methods that support the body, never putting it through further trauma. 

Dr. Skare develops personalized treatment plans focused on your individual needs. We aim to provide natural pain relief while minimizing the risk of chronic or long-term complications. Our experienced team specializes in treating whiplash injuries through techniques that work with the body, not against it. 

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How We Treat Auto Injuries in Our Rochester Chiropractic Clinic

Dr. Skare is a Rochester whiplash expert with experience treating whiplash and other common auto injuries. We use various techniques and a tailored skill set to develop strategies that support a safe and effective recovery. 


We want every patient who walks through our doors to feel confident about their wellness journey, and our team will design a plan that helps make that happen.


Some of our proven solutions to help end auto-injury pain at the source include:

 

Before beginning treatment, we take time to understand your complete medical history, the specific details of your accident, and any areas where you're experiencing discomfort or pain.

Our chiropractic care team then performs a complete diagnostic exam and offers open dialogue to assure your comfort along the way.

We know that understanding the cause of the symptom is instrumental in creating the most insightful healing strategy, and we’ll leave no stone unturned to ensure you get the best care possible.

We also believe in the power of education, so we provide unique guidance to our patients regarding proactive protection for the body’s joints, soft tissues, and spine. We want you to leave our clinic with all the tools you need to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle. 

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, we’d love the opportunity to help you confidently return to your life. 

Do you have other healthcare specialists you’re working with? We’re readily available to partner with them to help you get healthy, functioning, and comfortable again.

Want to learn more? Feel free to contact our Rochester chiropractor and get your questions answered!

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