Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents lead to a wide range of injuries that could take weeks or even years to recover from. It’s important to seek immediate medical attention to minimize the risk of long-term illness and ensure a quick recovery.
Types of Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
Survivors of car accidents may experience the following injuries:
Whiplash
Muscle sprains
Scrapes and cuts
Concussion
Brain damage
Broken ribs and internal injuries
Bruises
Broken bones
Traumatic brain injury
Internal bleeding
Spinal injuries
Disc injury and dislocation
Infection
Neck of skull fracture
Burns and lacerations
Crush injury
Nerve damage
Scars
Symptoms of Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
After an accident, survivors may experience the following symptoms:
Soreness
Back or neck pain
Delayed-onset headache
Loss of consciousness
Changes in personality
Unexplained tiredness
Memory and focus issues
Impaired sense of smell or taste
Eyesight issues (blurred vision, sensitivity to light)
Sleep disturbance
Depression
Difficulty hearing
Chronic exhaustion
Nausea
Fatigue
Abdominal pain
Tingling
Numbness
Loss of sensitivity
Difficulty with coordination and movement
Weakness
Impaired range of motion
Paralysis
No two car accidents are identical and survivors experience a diverse range of symptoms and injuries. Some survivors don’t experience immediate symptoms and choose to avoid or delay medical intervention. However, some injuries are not easily visible and require medical exams to identify. An evaluation from an experienced health professional will identify hidden injuries and help survivors prevent long-term health issues caused by untreated injuries.
Treatment Options
Survivors of motor vehicle accidents often experience chronic pain as a result of their injuries. At Premier Urgent Care, patients can experience lasting pain relief and begin their recovery after treatment with injections and pain management techniques.
A few types of joint and soft tissue injections offered at the clinic include nerve blocks, epidural injections, piriformis injections, sacroiliac joint injections, and trigger point injections. Patients should speak to their physician to find out if they are a good candidate for joint and soft tissue injections.
Pain management techniques can help patients minimize pain through cold and heat therapy, gentle exercise, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, cognitive behavior therapy, yoga, deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, biofeedback, music therapy, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Depending on the location and type of pain, patients will receive a customized pain management plan.
Advanced Treatment
Severe injuries, such as broken bones, brain damage, and internal bleeding may require advanced treatment that may include chiropractic adjustment, physical therapy, and even surgery. Premier Urgent Care supports patients needing a range of treatments. Staff is available to answer any questions about obtaining advanced treatment.
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