What to Expect When Seeing a Chiropractor in Gresham After an Accident

If you have recently been involved in an auto accident, you may be concerned about the possibility of having sustained an injury. Auto accidents can cause a variety of injuries such as herniated discs, whiplash, and leg injuries. Even if symptoms may not manifest immediately after the accident, you may begin to feel pain or discomfort a few weeks after the incident.

Don’t forget that your overall health should always be your priority in cases like this. If you begin to experience any pain or discomfort after an auto accident, it’s best to seek treatment from a respected chiropractor. Fortunately, there are a good number of reputable chiropractic practices in Gresham, such as Accident Care Chiropractic & Massage of Gresham, have extensive experience in treating auto accident injuries.

If this is the first time you’ll be visiting a chiropractor, you may want to prepare yourself for your first appointment as best you can. Here are a few tips to help you out:

Keep Track of Your Symptoms

It is highly likely that you won’t rush to schedule an appointment at the onset of pain, especially if it’s something you feel you can endure or if you believe it is unrelated to your accident. However, it would be wise to keep a record of what you felt at the onset of your symptoms, when it started, and how long it has been since the accident. Your chiropractor will definitely ask you these questions during your initial appointment. Answering your chiropractor’s questions quickly and accurately will help him or her create an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan.

Rearrange Your Schedule

Initial consultations with your chiropractor often take a while. Aside from asking you questions pertaining to the accident and your apparent injury, your chiropractor will likely perform a few exams as well. You will likely have to undergo an X-ray to help rule out the possibility of fractures. In some cases, your chiropractor may also provide initial treatment. As such, it’s best to clear your schedule for a few hours after your appointment starts to make sure your appointment isn’t rushed.

Prepare Your Questions Beforehand

It’s only natural that you have a number of questions you’d like to ask your chiropractor during your initial appointment. However, the number of exams he or she may order may limit the time you have to ask your questions. In some cases, you may even forget to ask certain questions. The best way to avoid this problem is to write down all the questions you would like to ask and mark the most important ones with a small star. This way, you can be sure you don’t forget anything.

Sources:

The Most Common Car Accident Injuries, All-About-Car-Accidents.com
What to Expect at the First Chiropractic Consultation, Spine-Health.com

Dr. Darren Faherty D.C.

In 2004, Dr. Darren Faherty graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from UWEC - University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Dr. Darren continued education at the highly esteemed University of Western States (formerly Western States Chiropractic College) where he obtained his chiropractic degree in 2007. He has been helping people recover from injuries and return to their normal lifestyles ever since.