Auto Accident / Injury
Vehicle collisions range in severity. If rear-ended, you may find yourself suffering from whiplash. If you’re involved in a head-on collision, you may have severe back trauma. If you’re in a multi-vehicle accident, you may be the victim of lifelong pain or discomfort, and surgery may be a necessity. Whatever the circumstances of your auto accident, a chiropractor may be a real benefit to your recovery.
Our Seattle chiropractic offices see many patients who have been involved in a collision, whether it’s auto, motorcycle, or scooter.
We work with patients for a variety of reasons:
- Post-surgery care
- PostWhiplash care
- PostSpine care
- PostNeck care
- PostThroughout the recovery process
- PostHolistic treatment
- PostAnd more
It’s important to point out that even if you don’t feel immediate pain upon an accident, you should have a physical exam with a doctor as soon as you can. Sometimes, our adrenaline takes over, and our bodies turn to survival mode. This may hide your pain or injury for hours or even days. It’s smart to seek medical attention directly after your accident, so you know what’s going on inside your body, and you can start to heal with proper treatment.
Tangelo is a one-stop-shop for your treatment plan. We utilize chiropractic care and rehabilitation specialists, saving you time, allowing for more personalized visits, and creating a program that works fast. Our offices take almost all insurances, and often there is no out-of-pocket expense for the patient.
If you’ve been in an accident and are experiencing any of the following symptoms, we’d like to see you in our office:
- Neck, shoulder, or back pain or aches
- Loss of mobility
- Loss of range of motion
- Sore or stiff muscles or joints
- Discomfort when mobilized or at rest
- Numbness or tingling sensations
- Radiating pain
A forceful impact may cause these symptoms due to:
- Herniated disc(s)
- Cervical spine injury
- Muscles strains or sprains
- Whiplash
- Lumbar sprains
- Spinal stenosis
Should I See a Chiropractor After My Auto Accident?
Accident injuries are sneaky. In fact, you may not realize you’ve been affected by it for days. After your accident, you may get out of your vehicle and walk around, check on others, review your car’s damage, and then avoid the EMT unit altogether. However, none of this means you’re out of harm’s way.
Often, the neck or back is compromised in the accident, and it’s gone unnoticed due to the adrenaline rush. Once the rush is over, the pain or loss of range of motion will set in, and in the meantime, you’ve been using those muscles and joints, possibly causing further damage.
Even if you’re not convinced that your discomfort warrants medical attention, we suggest visiting your local chiropractor. Knowing for certain that your body is not at risk will give you peace of mind. And, if your body does need some structural support, you’re in the right place. We don’t want your muscles, joints, or ligaments to suffer a second longer than necessary, and we’ll start restoring full-function immediately.
Our rehab team will provide exercises that stimulate and maximize your wellness plan to aid in your chiropractic treatment.
How Will a Chiropractor Treat My Auto Accident Injury?
Our chiropractors offer our accident patients various solutions based on their needs, pain, and injuries. Our support is vital to a safe, resilient recovery, minimizing downtime, and the need for pain medication.
We will work with you on a gentle and effective program, giving you confidence in the ultimate healing process. If you ever feel unsure of our methods, we encourage open dialogue and communication. Your comfort level is a priority for us.
Chiropractic adjustments for your car accident injury
Spinal manipulations are effective and safe. The idea of cracking or popping your back after an accident may be off-putting to you, and we understand that sense of reluctance; however, our methods are completely natural and non-invasive. A gentle, controlled thrust to a misalignment often provides immediate relief. With ongoing care and maintenance, our patients often find that surgery is no longer necessary.
Instrument assisted soft tissue technique for your car accident injury
Using handheld chiropractic tools, we can significantly reduce scar tissue faster and with more success than hands alone. These instruments restore mobility and range of motion and alleviate pain, as they provide quick results.
Manual therapy for your car accident injury
Using proven manual therapy methods for your specific needs, we will provide pain management, adequate blood flow, relaxation, range of motion, mobility, and more.
Functional rehabilitation therapeutic exercises and stretches for your car accident
We will supply you with active rehabilitation support through exercises and stretches that build strength and confidence. Using a combination of healing techniques, you will leave our office armed with the tools to maintain a safely balanced body, leading to a decrease in future injuries and visits with a doctor.
Some of the other services we offer include:
- Active Rehabilitation Therapy
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment
- RockTape
- Cupping
Finding the best program for a safe and speedy recovery is our goal. We will ensure you feel comfortable with your plan throughout your healing process.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care After Your Auto Accident
A vehicle accident has probably caused some personal problems; missed work, car damage, insurance issues. We understand that those things can take a toll. Don’t let your pain take a toll, too. No matter how severe the accident, our care team will help you get your body back so you can get your life back.
Our solutions never cause more harm or rely on unpredictable surgeries. We use techniques that have survived the test of time combined with new technological advancement to find the root of your pain and mend it safely.
Responsibly getting your body to perform and function as it was intended to is our passion, and we know how to make that happen.
Tangelo’s Chiropractic Process
Our patients are treated exactly how we want to be treated; with respect, focus, and high energy. Our offices aren’t like the typical chiropractic offices. We believe in the healing power of vigor and spirit, so you’re met with vitality and persistence- in a good way.
With our team-like approach of chiropractic care and rehabilitation, you receive the best of the healing arts for a simultaneous, structured program that offers excellent, life-long benefits and fast results.
Our process to your safe, thoughtful program:
- Discuss your medical history, goals, injury, pain points, capabilities
- Give a physical exam that details the cause of your symptoms
- Provide our intentions for the best plan possible for your recovery and why
- Start the healing process
Your auto accident injury shouldn’t be causing any more destruction than it already has. Call us as soon as you can, and let’s get your body functioning at its peak.
We have chiropractic offices throughout the Seattle area in West Seattle and Green Lake.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
I can't say enough great things about all the staff, they're friendly, polite, engaging and very professional and the atmosphere is clean and bright. Welcoming.
My personal experience is with Dr Mike Smith and Lawrence for movement therapy. They are both simply amazing and I appreciate them both. I personally have many challenges in working out & performing PT. They are both very good at helping me work around these personal challenges. Everyone is very motivating and helps make me want to be stronger & healthier in general (not just to help with a recovery).
And shout out to their amazing MLS laser therapy and amazing laser tech! Wow, that thing is amazing. It helps with pain almost immediately and it helps speed my recovery in only 6-10 minute quick treatment sessions. I know, huh. "Laser-Beam"... Lol
Pure magic.
Don't hesitate to give them the opportunity to help you.
Again, highly recommended.
They are both very personable, and show genuine care and concern for their clients. That, coupled with their attention to detail and thoroughness not only made my treatment successful, but also very enjoyable.
Cannot recommend them enough.
They are both very personable, and show genuine care and concern for their clients. That, coupled with their attention to detail and thoroughness not only made my treatment successful, but also very enjoyable.
Cannot recommend them enough.
I love the holistic approach of chiropractic adjustments and treatment followed immediately by very personable and knowledgeable physiologists. Von is a fantastic coach and makes the training enjoyable while still challenging. Her personality and fitness insight is inspiring.
I feel so welcomed every time I walk in by Rasaja’s friendly greeting and conversations at the front desk. It makes me feel like I’m part of the crew.
I’ve been to chiropractors, massage therapists, and physical therapists for different injuries in the past but never knew there was a clinic that could address all of them concurrently in one session. If you’ve been dealing with nagging injuries and haven’t found the right therapy techniques yet, do yourself a favor and check Tangelo out. I’ve been VERY impressed and highly recommend them.