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Even the most minor of vehicular crashes may result in injuries to one's body. While the car may not even show signs of damages in small crashes of up to 12 miles per hour, it is possible for the humans inside to sustain injuries, even at these low speeds. More than 50% of all whiplashes occur in accidents where cars sustain no visible damage. After a car wreck, it is important to be examined by a Portland chiropractor.

Even though a victim does not feel injured after a minor accident, it is important to have a chiropractic examination as soon as possible. This allows the doctor to ensure that no trauma has occurred to the spine. In addition, seeing the practitioner after the accident helps to tie the injuries to an accident for insurance purposes.

During the initial chiropractic evaluation after a crash, the patient is asked about what happened as the wreck occurred. Chiropractors may want to know speeds involved and the direction from which the vehicle was struck. Patients should make sure the doctor knows if there are aches and pains that the patient associates with the crash.

Once their evaluation is completed, doctors offer a recommendation for a therapy plan. Often, patients may need to return regularly for a few weeks to ensure the spine is adjusting as it should. The doctor may recommend that patients refrain from particular movements that might impair the body's healing processes and prolong their suffering.

If the body is not adjusting on its own, the chiropractic doctor may use chiropractic adjustments. This therapy helps to restore balance to the spine. As balance is restored, natural healing occurs.

After the crash is over, one of the victim's first calls should be to a Portland chiropractor. One should not hesitate to make the call, even in the case of minor or seemingly insignificant crashes. Injuries can affect the victim's health and well-being, an area where nothing is trivial.