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It is important because of the many injuries usually associated with such collisions. In fact, some of them may not be immediately noticeable but may have tremendous effects on your health and body in the long run. If you have been in an auto accident and are suffering from neck pain, back pain, or other symptoms, the doctors at Honolulu Pain Relief Center aim to help you make these important decisions through this article.

There are various factors which determine the types of auto accident injuries. Some of these factors are the size of the cars involved in the accident, the speed of both the cars, the headrest position during the accident, and the bracing for impact. However, the magnitude of the collision does not always have an effect on the severity of the ensuing injury. This is why even many minor accidents have also ended up with severe damage to the nervous, spine, and other body systems.

Whiplash is very common in car accidents along with cuts, broken bones, muscular or ligament damage, concussions, and internal injuries. People are of the general impression that injuries arising from an automobile accident are either noticeable or recognized during the first few days or weeks after an incident.However, this does not always stand true. In fact, the opposite is true. It is this notion that leads to some of the most serious injuries getting overlooked after the accident. This notion and ignorance increase the need and necessity of undergoing a complete evaluation by the Honolulu Pain Relief Center in Honolulu, HI team if you get involved in an accident.

No matter if you were involved in a minor or major car accident, if you experience any back pain, or pain in your neck, or even your head, you have the right and necessity of receiving treatment. People having auto insurance in Hawaii have PIP (Personal Injury Protection) wherein you receive coverage for medical and chiropractic care with minimal or no out-of-pocket expenses for you.

As Hawaii is a no-fault state, no matter if you were at fault or not, you can use your PIP. You can even use it if your accident occurred six to 12 months back but you are still suffering from its related pain and suffering. Honolulu Pain Relief Center accepts all no-fault insurance carriers in Hawaii. Some of the common insurances we accept are:

Geico, Allstate, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, Progressive, AAA, State Farm, First Insurance, Island Insurance and USAA.

Some things worth knowing about PIP:

• There will not be any increase in your auto premium amount.

• You do not have to bear any out of pocket or unknown expenses.

• Your care with physical therapists, orthopedic physicians, and medical physicians is co-managed by them to ensure you have a fast recovery.

• All your insurance paperwork and billing records are taken care of.

Some things you have to do:

• You of course, have to make a call to book a chiropractic appointment.

• While going for the appointment, don’t forget to take along your claim number and insurance card.

• All this gives you the care you require, and which will make a whole lot of difference to you.

Treatments covered at Honolulu Pain Relief Center which are covered by PIP include:

Cold laser therapy, Ultrasound, Heat and Ice, X-Rays/MRI if required, Lumbar Supports, Spinal Decompression, Massage Therapy, Electrical Muscle Stimulation, chiropractic adjustments and Take Home Electric Pain Control Device (TENS unit).

Care After Auto Accidents

Generally, the impact of injury after any automobile accident leads to multiple damage of tissues and structures related to the spine. All this muscular, osseous and ligamentous damage thus creates an uneven pull on the spine.

If these injuries are not taken care of and allowed to persist and you do not give it its required appropriate treatment, you may end up with loads of neurological problems which manifest itself over the following years.

In addition to this, the uneven pull of the spine also tends to limit the normal back motion which in turn leads to early signs of degeneration and many other disease processes. This is where the chiropractors at Honolulu Pain Relief Center come into help. Our team of chiropractic doctors are fully equipped to take care of all the body aspects using a combination of nutritional and supplemental advice, physical therapy, and soft adjustments made to all the misaligned bones in the body.

It is this multi-faceted approach which the center adopts and has grown to become one of the most effective forms of treatment to use to address most of the injuries arising after car accidents.

The Initial Appointment After A Car Accident

During your initial appointment, your doctor will learn all about the history and documentation of the accident. As this is when the doctors will concentrate on all the effects the accident had on your body, you have to recall as many details of the accident as possible.

Moreover, a thorough examination of your body will be conducted where neurological, orthopedic and vital examinations are conducted to learn about the extent of the injuries. The Center is equipped with specialized instruments which can easily detect all the underlying injuries, especially the injuries which were not detected and missed. An x-ray examination will also be performed to learn about your body bony structure and detect any possible damage.

The Honolulu chiropractors at HPRC will then spend some time examining and putting together all the information they gather through their examinations. It based on this information that the doctors devise a specialized treatment plan, specific to your injuries.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, it is important that you consult a car accident chiropractor in Honolulu, HI immediately after an auto accident. The doctors here will use their knowledge and experience to detect and help all those injuries in your body which are specific to the car collision.

So if you know someone, or if you have been involved in an accident, it’s better to contact their office to get a consultation as soon as possible. With an integrative team on your side after an auto accident brings about a major difference in your final treatment outcomes and your recovery after the accident. Contact us today to learn more about our chiropractic care.