Car Accident Care
Car Accident Injury Treatment in Scottsdale
A car accident can leave you with pain, stiffness, and injuries that may not fully appear until hours or even days later. Even a seemingly minor collision can place significant stress on the neck, spine, muscles, joints, and nervous system.
At Body Check Chiropractic, Dr. Matt Tanneberg has experience working with patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents and provides personalized care based on the specific injuries and symptoms you are experiencing.
From whiplash and neck pain to back injuries, muscle strains, and nerve irritation, Dr. Matt evaluates how the accident affected your body and develops a treatment plan designed around your recovery.
Common Car Accident Injuries
Motor vehicle accidents can cause a wide range of injuries. Some of the most common include:
Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when the head and neck are rapidly forced backward and forward during a collision. It can affect the muscles, ligaments, joints, and other structures of the neck.
Common symptoms include:
Neck pain and stiffness
Headaches
Reduced range of motion
Shoulder and upper-back tension
Muscle spasms
Pain with movement
Back & Spinal Injuries
The force of a collision can place significant stress on the spine and surrounding tissues. Patients may experience lower, mid, or upper back pain, stiffness, restricted movement, or irritation around the spinal joints.
Disc Injuries
A collision can contribute to or aggravate disc-related problems, including disc bulges or herniations. Depending on the location and severity, disc injuries may contribute to localized back or neck pain as well as symptoms that travel into the arms or legs.
Nerve Irritation
Changes in the spine and surrounding soft tissues following an accident can sometimes irritate or compress nerves. This may result in pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness that travels away from the original area of injury.
Muscle Strains & Soft Tissue Injuries
Sudden impact can overstretch muscles and other soft tissues, resulting in soreness, tension, inflammation, and reduced mobility. These injuries may affect the neck, shoulders, back, hips, or other areas of the body.
Joint Injuries & Restrictions
The force of a collision can affect the normal movement of spinal and extremity joints. Restricted joints may contribute to stiffness, discomfort, and changes in movement.
How Body Check Chiropractic Can Help
There isn't one treatment that works for every accident injury. Dr. Matt evaluates your symptoms, movement, and individual condition to determine which therapies may be appropriate.
Depending on your needs, your treatment plan may incorporate several of the therapies available at Body Check Chiropractic.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Spinal and extremity adjustments can help restore motion to restricted joints and improve overall movement. Depending on the injury, adjustments may be used to address areas of the spine or extremities affected by the collision.
Myofascial Release & Soft Tissue Therapy
Muscles and fascia can become tight and restricted following an accident. Myofascial release and other manual techniques can help address soft tissue tension, improve mobility, and support recovery.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses controlled suction over targeted areas of soft tissue. It may be incorporated into treatment to address muscle tension, soreness, and areas of soft tissue restriction.
DOC Spinal Decompression
For appropriate patients experiencing certain disc-related or spinal conditions, the DOC Spinal Decompression System may be incorporated into a treatment plan. Controlled decompression is designed to reduce mechanical stress on targeted areas of the spine and support improved spinal function.
StemWave Shockwave Therapy
StemWave may be used as a non-invasive option for certain persistent soft tissue or musculoskeletal conditions. Targeted acoustic wave therapy is designed to support the body's natural recovery processes and can be incorporated when appropriate.
ARPwave Neuromuscular Therapy
ARPwave uses targeted electrical stimulation to interact with the neuromuscular system. It may be incorporated to support muscle activation, recovery, and function following an injury.
PEMF Therapy
The Zimmer EMfield provides Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy, which can be incorporated into a recovery program to support circulation and the body's natural tissue-recovery processes.
Red Light Therapy
The ARCC Red Light Therapy Bed provides full-body exposure to red and near-infrared light. It may be incorporated into a broader recovery plan to support cellular function and the body's natural recovery processes.
Cold Plunge Therapy
Cold plunge therapy may be incorporated into an appropriate recovery program, particularly for patients who are active and looking for additional strategies to manage exercise-related soreness and support recovery.
Your Recovery Is Personalized
Every car accident is different, and so is every patient's recovery. Some people may experience primarily neck pain and whiplash, while others may deal with disc injuries, back pain, nerve irritation, or widespread soft tissue soreness.
That's why Dr. Matt doesn't rely on a cookie-cutter treatment plan. He evaluates your individual condition and determines which combination of therapies may best support your recovery.
At Body Check Chiropractic, you work directly with Dr. Matt at every visit—not a technician or assistant. Your treatment can be adjusted as your symptoms and recovery progress.
Don't Ignore Pain After a Car Accident
You don't have to be in severe pain immediately after an accident to have an injury. Some symptoms can develop or become more noticeable over time.
If you've been involved in a motor vehicle accident and are experiencing neck pain, back pain, headaches, stiffness, muscle soreness, numbness, tingling, or other changes in how you feel or move, an evaluation can help determine what may be contributing to your symptoms and what treatment options may be appropriate.
Body Check Chiropractic provides personalized chiropractic and injury care for patients recovering from car accidents in Scottsdale and the surrounding area.