Motor Vehicle Accidents and Physical Therapy

The First Four Weeks Matter

Research shows that one out of three people involved in a car accident will develop chronic pain if not treated effectively within the first four weeks.

We all know that car accidents can cause a variety of obvious injuries, but sometimes the effects aren’t noticeable right away. They begin to appear over time and some of those effects can be avoidable or at least minimized by early attention. Seeking physical therapy soon after the motor vehicle accident can help you reduce pain, avoid surgery, and reduce long term damage. Physical therapy helps reduce pain symptoms, improve flexibility, increase strength, and lead to a faster recovery. It can also prevent long-term damage from a car accident, including migraines and chronic pain. The sooner you get physical therapy after a car accident, the more likely you are to prevent pain and problems in the future.

After a motor vehicle accident, we can help you recover from:

  • Whiplash and neck strains
  • Headaches
  • Muscle spasms
  • Back injuries
  • Concussion symptoms
  • Stiffness and soreness
  • Numbness and loss of sensation in the limbs
  • Problems with coordination and balance
  • Knee and wrist injuries and
  • Vertigo

We understand that motor vehicle accidents are stressful.

We’re here to help guide you through the proper care and recovery and to ease your concerns as well as your pain. Your therapist will evaluate your symptoms, help you understand your injury, and develop a personalized program for healing and pain relief. We’ll address your symptoms early to help prevent long-term issues. Plus, we collaborate with your healthcare team for multi-disciplinary care!

We’ll provide:

  • Research based pain-free exercises in a private gym
  • Pain relieving techniques
  • Improved range of motion
  • Decreased swelling and stiffness
  • Education in self-care and movement
  • Attention to symptoms such as numbness, headaches, referred pain, and balance

We know you want to return to your life as soon as possible and we’re here to get you better! Let’s make those first four weeks count. Because your recovery matters!