We Treat Car Accident Injuries

If you have been in a car accident, then you should consider seeing a chiropractor afterwards. However, it should be a chiropractor who is trained and experienced at treating common car accident injuries such as Dr. Wilson.

Here at Epic Chiropractic and Wellness, we specialize in working with car accident victims. Dr. Wilson can work with you to develop a treatment plan designed to get you moving pain free as soon as possible. If you’d like to schedule a consultation at Epic Chiropractic, please call (813) 574-9206 or use our online form. Dr. Wilson has two chiropractic clinics — one in Brandon and one in Gibsonton, Florida.

Common Car Accident Injuries in Florida

Even a crash at relatively slow speeds can result in serious injury to the body. The issue is some people forgo seeking the appropriate medical attention, because they did not present with any noticeable symptoms immediately after the accident. This can lead to a variety of long-term complications.

Seeking the right chiropractor following a car accident is a wise move for several reasons. Dr. Wilson in particular has seen a lot of success working with car accident victims. If you are experiencing any of the following car accident injuries, we encourage you to make an appointment with us ASAP:

Herniated discs
Dislocated discs
Whiplash
Spinal cord injuries
Broken bones
Muscle contusions
Muscle sprains and strains
Tears in tendons and/or ligaments

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Length of treatment depends on the severity of your injuries and ability to adhere to the prescribed treatment plan. If you were rushed to the hospital for surgery following a car accident, you may need to complete a surgical rehabilitation program before working with a chiropractor. Those with broken bones will need to wait until after they have healed to work with a chiropractor.

A car accident puts the body through an immense amount of trauma in an instant. For anyone who is fortunate enough to have never been in a car crash, the impact of a car going just 30 MPH is roughly equivalent to the impact you’d feel driving off the roof of a three story building. Pretty jarring to think about right? This is why we see neck damage (whiplash), internal bruising and significant injuries in body’s extremities (legs, knees and arms).

Why Is Dr. Wilson The Car Accident Chiropractor in Brandon?

Dr. Wilson has been treating patients from around Hillsborough for over a decade. He’s passionate about his unique approach to chiropractic care and is committed to helping his patients become even healthier than they were before their car accident. Ask any of his patients, and they’ll tell you that their overall health was his number one goal. This is why people like Hector still come to see him 3 times a week years after his auto accident.

At Epic Chiropractic and Wellness, we employ a specific approach known as Corrective Care Chiropractic Treatment. If you’ve worked with other chiropractors, then this may be different than what you’re used to, but the results speak for themselves.

Corrective Care Chiropractic’s is designed to get the spine back into alignment as efficiently as possible. This is achieved by focusing on the central nervous system which controls all of the body’s functions. Not to be overlooked, a healthy central nervous system is crucial for maintaining a properly functioning body.

Imagine if part of your spine is damaged during an auto collision resulting in a herniated disc or bulging disc. This type of car accident injury can have significant ramifications for your central nervous system. A protruding disc in the spine can disrupt signals from the nerves and lead to body function failure. Again, this is why we feel it is so important to make an appointment with a chiropractor after you have been in a car accident in Brandon.

Avoiding Surgery for Your Injuries

Surgery is a scary thought, but it may be necessary to treat certain types of car accident injuries. If you schedule an appointment with Epic Chiropractic and Wellness, we’ll focus on treating the underlying issues causing symptoms in order to avoid surgery. This won’t always be possible, but it’s a good reason to make that initial appointment with us as soon as you are able to.

Connecting You With a Good Personal Injury Attorney

If you have been in a car accident in Hillsborough, then you may need legal representation and you may need surgery. Dr. Wilson has built up a great referral network in Brandon and Gibsonton. He’s able to refer patients (if requested) to trustworthy local law firms and medical practices.

If you were in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you should consider taking legal action in order to get compensation for the resulting damages. Stress is not good when you’re recovering from your car accident injuries, but we’ve got your back. Dr. Wilson will also be able to provide your attorney or insurance carrier with a report proving the extent of the damages you have sustained.

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3 Reasons to See a Car Accident Chiropractor

If you or a loved one has been injured in Hillsborough, you should come to Epic Chiropractic and Wellness in Brandon, Florida. With his experience, Dr. Wilson knows exactly what to look for. If all of this is not enough, here are 3 important reasons to go to a car accident chiropractor:

1) You Have Personal Injury Protection in Florida

In Florida, you have access to something called Personal Injury Protection or PIP for short. It is required by Florida law for everyone that drives to carry a minimum of $10,000 in PIP coverage. Since Florida is a no fault state, PIP insurance means the driver is responsible for their own injuries. PIP laws state that you must seek treatment within 2 weeks of your car accident or you will lose your PIP benefits.

If you do not make it to a auto accident injury clinic within that time frame, the $10,000 in PIP coverage you carry will no longer be available to you.

2) Make Sure There Aren’t Any Hidden Injuries

Visiting a chiropractor in Brandon after your car accident is a wise move if only to make sure everything is good and your body is functioning properly. We will run diagnostic testing such as X-rays in order to see if anything has been impacted beneath the surface. If there are injuries, it is best to start on a treatment plan ASAP. Remember that you have PIP benefits in place to be used in this exact situation.

The absence of symptoms doesn’t mean there’s an absence of any car accident injuries. Some symptoms may be confused with other common issues. Here are some symptoms you should be wary of following a car accident:

Headaches
Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Spinal Pain
Compromised Immune System

3) Whiplash

After a car accident, adrenaline can mask the symptoms you’d otherwise be experiencing after a car accident. One of the most common issues that happens in a car accident is Whiplash. Whiplash can happen even at speeds as low as 5 mph. However, whiplash symptoms can take up to 24 hours to materialize and include:

Blurred Vision
Neck Pain and Stiffness
Dizziness
Headaches
Loss of Range of motion in the neck
Tingling or numbness in your arms
Painful Neck Movement

Keeping Your Spine Healthy

Being in a car accident can be mentally and physically draining. If you have been involved in a car accident and are seeking treatment, choose Epic Chiropractic and Wellness.

Call us at (813) 574-9206 to schedule a chiropractic appointment