Auto Injury Relief
At Hargrave Chiropractic, serving Breaux Bridge, Lafayette, and Youngsville, we help patients recover safely and fully after auto injuries. Our goal is to address the root cause of your pain, restore proper function, and help you avoid the lingering issues that often appear weeks or months after an accident.
Common Injuries After a Car Accident
Many people assume that serious injuries from car accidents are always obvious or only happen during high-speed collisions, but that is not the case. Even low-impact accidents can cause hidden damage to muscles, ligaments, and nerves that may not show symptoms right away.
Factors such as headrest position, vehicle size, and the speed of impact all affect the type and severity of injuries sustained. Research shows that collisions at just 5 mph can create enough force to cause whiplash. While cuts, bruises, or broken bones are usually easy to spot, soft tissue injuries and nerve irritation can take weeks or even months to appear.
If these injuries are not identified and treated early, they can lead to long-term discomfort, and insurance coverage may no longer apply once too much time has passed. That is why it is important to receive a full evaluation after any accident, even if you feel fine at first. The doctors at Hargrave Chiropractic are here to help you get the proper care, identify hidden injuries, and begin your recovery safely.
How Can My Chiropractor Help?
Chiropractors focus on the health of the spine and musculoskeletal system, which makes them an excellent resource for treating injuries that often occur after a car accident. Just as someone would visit a cardiologist for heart concerns, many people turn to chiropractic care for help with injuries affecting the muscles, joints, and nerves.
Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries, even when symptoms do not appear right away. The sudden force of impact can strain the muscles, ligaments, and nerves that support your neck and upper spine. If left untreated, these injuries can lead to ongoing pain, stiffness, headaches, and even early degeneration of the vertebrae.
Because car accidents can affect multiple areas of the body, it is important to work with a chiropractor who can address the entire system. At Hargrave Chiropractic, serving Breaux Bridge, Lafayette, and Youngsville, our team creates personalized care plans that may include chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic exercises, physical therapy, and nutritional guidance to support your recovery.
Getting care soon after an accident can make all the difference in your long-term health. If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident, contact Hargrave Chiropractic today to schedule an evaluation.