Recently in a Car Accident Near Hickory, Conover, or Newton?
When you’ve just been in an accident, the most important question is simple: what should you do right now? The answer is to seek medical attention promptly, even if you feel fine, because not all injuries announce themselves immediately. Dr. Sendroff can evaluate your injuries, start treatment, and create the documentation you may need for any insurance claim.
Even what seems like a minor fender-bender at 5–10 mph can generate enough force to cause whiplash, low back pain, headaches, and soft tissue injuries that don’t show up on standard emergency room imaging. The adrenaline from a collision often masks immediate pain, leading many accident victims to believe they’re uninjured, only to experience stiffness, neck pain, and other symptoms 24–72 hours later.
Early chiropractic evaluation protects both your health and any insurance or personal injury claim you may pursue. Insurance companies pay close attention to how quickly you sought care after your accident.
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Same-week appointments for recent auto accidents
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Local care focused on Hickory, Conover, and Newton
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On-site digital X-rays before adjustments when needed
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Detailed progression documentation for personal injury attorneys or insurance
Why Early Evaluation Matters
Early chiropractic evaluation protects both your health and any personal injury claim you may pursue. Insurance companies pay close attention to how quickly you sought care after your accident.
Symptoms are often delayed, and early documentation creates a clear timeline between the crash, your symptoms, and your treatment.
Why Choose Sendroff Chiropractic Center After a Car Accident?
Common Car Accident Injuries We Treat
Auto accidents produce a wide range of injuries, many of which do not show obvious symptoms right away. Here are some of the most common injuries we see in our Hickory office.
Many patients experience delayed symptoms 24–72 hours after the crash. Feeling “fine” at first does not rule out injury.
Understanding Whiplash After a Rear-End Collision
In a rear-end crash, your head is thrown backward and then forward in rapid succession. This sudden motion stretches and tears the muscles, ligaments, and joint capsules that support the cervical spine. Whiplash can occur even when vehicle damage looks minor.
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Neck pain and stiffness
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Headaches at the base of the skull
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Dizziness or concentration issues
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Jaw pain, upper back pain, and shoulder tension
Whiplash often happens at speeds as low as 5–15 mph. Visible vehicle damage is not a reliable indicator of injury severity.
Herniated Discs, Sciatica, and Pinched Nerves
Car accidents can injure the discs and nerves in the spine. A disc can bulge or rupture during the impact, irritating nearby nerves and causing radiating pain.
Common symptoms include shooting pain into the arms or legs, numbness in the hands or feet, tingling sensations, and weakness when standing or walking.
At Sendroff Chiropractic Center we perform a thorough exam and take digital X-rays when appropriate to evaluate spinal alignment and rule out serious injury. When necessary we coordinate advanced imaging such as MRI with other medical providers.
How We Treat Car Accident Injuries
What to Expect on Your First Visit
Your first visit is designed to be thorough but comfortable, with plenty of time for questions. We understand that starting care with a new provider can feel uncertain, so we work to make the process as smooth as possible.
Have you been in an auto accident recently? Aches and pains after your car accident, injury or fall are an indication that the spine has suffered damage. The pain may go away, but the spinal damage will not heal correctly. Untreated spinal injuries can result in future pain, arthritis and radicular symptoms.
Consulting with chiropractor after an auto accident can prevent permanent damage, and avoid a life of chronic pain and discomfort. An experienced chiropractor can help with something as simple as loosen stiff muscles, or they can help with the more serious injuries such as: neck injuries / whiplash, back injuries, and soft tissue injuries that may have occurred from a vehicular accident.
Paperwork and Billing Nightmares?
Our staff is experienced and has an extensive track record of working with personal injury attorneys. We offer top notch assistance with your case. Will handle the entire billing process for you so you can focus on getting better. Did you know that in most cases, your auto insurance will cover your treatment? Our experienced staff will help assist you with all insurance and billing questions.