Auto Accident Chiropractor in Boardman, OH

After an Accident

Why Get Checked Soon After a Car Accident

Car accidents, even low-speed ones, can injure the neck, back, and shoulders in ways that don’t show up right away. Adrenaline often masks pain for the first day or two, and whiplash symptoms can take 24 to 72 hours to appear. By then, the injury has already started to stiffen.

Getting evaluated within the first few days does two things: it starts recovery early, before soft tissue injuries set in, and it creates a dated medical record connecting your injuries to the accident. That documentation matters if you have an auto claim or personal injury case.

Dr. Demsky evaluates and treats accident injuries in Boardman, and bills Auto Accident and Med Pay claims directly. You don’t need a referral, and you don’t need to wait on your insurance company to begin care.

How It Works

What to Expect After You Call

• —Your auto insurance card and policy number
• —The claim number, if one has been opened
• —Your attorney’s contact information, if you have one
• —A list of any medications and prior injuries
• —Photos of the vehicle damage, if available

Common Injuries

Injuries We Treat After a Car Accident

• —Whiplash and neck pain or stiffness
• —Headaches that start after the accident
• —Upper and lower back pain
• —Shoulder, arm, or hand pain and tingling
• —Reduced range of motion in the neck or back
• —Dizziness and jaw pain
• —Hip or leg pain from the impact

Dr. Demsky will recommend the right combination for your specific case at your first visit. See our full list of services.

Our Approach

How We Evaluate Accident Injuries

Your first visit starts with a detailed history of the accident, including how the collision happened and where you felt it, followed by a physical exam with orthopedic, neurological, and range-of-motion testing. Most accident injuries can be evaluated and treated without imaging.

If your symptoms, exam findings, or response to care suggest something that needs a closer look, Dr. Demsky will recommend imaging or refer you to the appropriate physician or specialist.

Seek immediate medical attention (call 911 or go to the ER) for loss of consciousness, confusion, severe headache, chest pain, difficulty breathing, loss of bladder or bowel control, or progressive weakness or numbness. These can indicate an emergency that chiropractic care is not appropriate for.

FAQ

Auto Accident Questions