Auto Injury Chiropractic Care in Burlington, NJ
One minute you are going about your day, and the next an auto accident changes everything. Neck pain, back pain, headaches, and stiffness can follow you long after the collision. At Burlington Chiropractic, our doctors in Burlington, NJ provide specialized chiropractic care for auto injuries, helping you heal the source of your pain and get back to the life you enjoy.
How Auto Accidents Affect Your Body
Even a low-speed collision can force your head and spine to move faster than your muscles can protect them. This sudden motion can strain ligaments, misalign vertebrae, irritate nerves, and damage spinal discs. Simple daily pleasures, such as playing with your children, sitting through dinner, or walking your dog, can become painful.
Common auto accident injuries include:
- Whiplash and neck pain
- Back pain
- Headaches and dizziness
- Achy, tight muscles
- Numbness and tingling in the arms or legs
- Sharp, stabbing pains and pinched nerves
- Disc injuries
Why You Should Not Wait
Symptoms are not always obvious right away. Some injuries take days, weeks, or even months to appear, and injured spinal discs can gradually deteriorate if left untreated. Muscle relaxers and anti-inflammatory medications may reduce pain temporarily, but they do not heal the source of the injury. An early evaluation helps identify hidden damage and document your injuries for your insurance claim.
How We Evaluate Auto Injuries
Our 5 Phase Bio-Structural Evaluation includes digital X-rays, Dynamic Digital Radiography to detect ligament damage and instability from whiplash, and digital spinal nerve testing. These objective findings guide your care and provide clear documentation.
Chiropractic Care for Car Accident Recovery
Specialized chiropractic care may be one of the safest and fastest ways to recover without invasive procedures. Your plan may include gentle adjustments, spinal decompression, soft-tissue therapy such as Active Release Technique, physiotherapy, and corrective exercises. Learn more on our personal injury chiropractor page.
Auto Injury FAQs
Should I see a chiropractor after a car accident even if I feel fine?
Yes. Many auto accident injuries, including whiplash, do not cause symptoms right away. An early evaluation can identify hidden injuries before they worsen.
What is whiplash?
Whiplash is an injury to the neck caused by sudden back-and-forth movement of the head, which can strain muscles and ligaments and misalign vertebrae.
How soon after an accident should I get evaluated?
It is best to be evaluated as soon as possible after an accident, ideally within a few days.
Can motion X-ray detect accident injuries?
Dynamic Digital Radiography can reveal ligament damage and spinal instability that standard X-rays may miss.
Will auto insurance cover chiropractic care?
Auto insurance often covers chiropractic care after an accident. Bring your claim information, and our team will help you with the next steps.
How long does recovery from an auto injury take?
Recovery varies depending on the severity of your injury. Our doctors will outline a plan and track your progress objectively.
How do I schedule an auto injury evaluation?
Call Burlington Chiropractic at (609) 747-1100 or request an appointment online.
Recover After Your Car Accident
Do not wait for pain to get worse. Call Burlington Chiropractic at (609) 747-1100 to schedule your auto injury evaluation in Burlington, NJ .
