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Have you been in an auto accident? If yes, then you need to see a doctor that has special training in auto injury. Your case heavily depends on the quality of the medical report from your doctor. Your rights need to be protected! You deserve appropriate treatment and legal representation. Call 303-455-BACK (2225) Dr. Trent Artichoker MS, DC has been trained in auto injury from one of the world's leading experts. Here at Denver Chiropractic, LLC we will;
Rest Assured! Dr. Artichoker is a graduate of the Spine Research Institute of San Diego's "Whiplash and Brain Traumatology Program". His extensive continuing education has prepared him to adequately document and treat victims of whiplash and other auto crash injuries. Why Chiropractic Care for an Auto Accident? When an individual sustains injuries from a motor vehicle crash, spasm and muscle splinting develop unequally on either side of the spine. This asymmetric muscle spasm prevents the normal range of motion of the spine and misalignments occur throughout the vertebral column. These misalignments need to be addressed via gentle hands on manipulation or gentle low force instrument assisted manipulation. What is Whiplash? Whiplash is a constitution of symptoms collectively called Cervical Acceleration Deceleration Syndrome (CAD). Symptoms include neck pain and stiffness, shoulder pain, upper back pain, headaches, arm pain, arm sensory disturbances, and the development of trigger points in the neck and upper back. CAD injuries occur with a rear impact at low speeds. Although our bodies are designed to handle some forces of nature, the rear impact collision imparts a unique set of forces that our bodies are not made to handle and injury occurs. The combination of horizontal shear force and cervical compression within 100-125 seconds results in failure of the tissues that naturally protect your spine. Protect Yourself Treatment Unless you opted out of having med pay in your auto insurance, your auto insurance or the responsible parties insurance will cover your office treatments at no additional out of pocket expenses. Why should you be concerned? Some studies suggest that anywhere between 12% - 86% of whiplash victims will have chronic pain for years after the initial automobile crash. Why should you seek treatment immediately even if you are not in pain? It is not uncommon and is well documented in the literature that symptoms can present long after the injury has occurred. For instance, we have all at one point in our life performed an activity where you did not immediately get sore, but days after the offending activity symptoms appear. The most important reason to seek treatment immediately is to reduce the inflammatory response and limit tissue injury. One study found that in cases in which there was a delay in onset of more than 24 hours the symptoms lasted nearly twice as long as the average. Have you been injured in a car accident? Talk to Dr. Artichoker |




