Auto Accident Injury Care in Federal Way, WA
Individualized Evaluation and Treatment After a Motor Vehicle Accident
An auto accident can cause injuries that affect the neck, back, joints, muscles, and surrounding soft tissues. Symptoms may include pain, stiffness, headaches, reduced range of motion, or difficulty performing normal work and daily activities.
At Pacific Northwest Chiro, Dr. Huxley Cross provides thorough evaluations and individualized chiropractic care for patients injured in motor vehicle accidents. Your care begins with understanding how the collision occurred, identifying your current symptoms and functional limitations, and performing an examination to determine appropriate treatment and next steps.
Common Symptoms After an Auto Accident
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Sudden forces during a collision can strain muscles and other soft tissues of the neck and may affect normal joint movement. This can contribute to pain, stiffness, muscle tension, and difficulty turning or moving the neck comfortably. text goes here
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Headaches can occur following an auto accident and may be associated with irritation or injury involving the neck, surrounding muscles, or other structures. Persistent or worsening headaches should be properly evaluated.
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The forces involved in a collision can affect the joints, muscles, and other tissues of the lower back. Symptoms may include localized pain, stiffness, muscle tightness, or discomfort with sitting, standing, bending, and other activities.
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Some injuries may involve irritation of spinal nerves, producing pain, numbness, tingling, or other symptoms that travel into an arm or leg. These symptoms warrant a thorough neurological and musculoskeletal evaluation.
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Following an accident, pain and stiffness may make everyday activities more difficult. Your examination considers not only where you hurt, but also how the injury is affecting movement, work, sleep, exercise, and normal daily activities.
Auto Insurance & PIP
If your auto insurance policy includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP), benefits may be available to help cover medically necessary care related to injuries from the collision. Pacific Northwest Chiro can submit eligible claims directly to the appropriate auto insurer and help patients navigate the billing process.
If you have already opened a claim, bring your insurance company name and claim number to your first appointment.
Injured in an Auto Accident?
Schedule an examination with Dr. Huxley Cross to evaluate your injuries, discuss your symptoms, and determine appropriate next steps for your care.