CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES IN SEATTLE, WA.

Car Accident Care

Our mission is to help people in Seattle recover from crash-related neck and back pain as quickly and completely as possible, using the best evidence-based chiropractic care. Don’t settle for living with chronic pain after an auto injury. We’re here to help.

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Car Accident Injury Chiropractic Care in Seattle

Chiropractor in Seattle, WA.

Car Accident Injury Help in Seattle, WA.

Car crashes happen more often than any of us would like, especially on wet Seattle streets. They can cause injuries even at low speeds with little damage. You may feel pain right away, but it often shows up in the hours and days after a crash, as the adrenaline wears off.

What Should You Do After an Auto Accident?

A car accident turns your life upside down. Dealing with insurance claims and extra appointments is hard enough, and harder when you’re in pain. Keep these four things in mind:

1. Get treatment early from a chiropractor who specializes in car accident injuries. Pain medication and muscle relaxants from your doctor or urgent care can mask symptoms for a while, but there’s a reason most people with auto injuries see a chiropractor. The first 3 months after a crash are your best window to recover. You can still improve after that, but it’s harder.

2. Don’t settle too soon. Auto insurance companies would like nothing more than to rush you into a quick settlement before you know how badly you’re hurt or how your injuries will affect your life. Don’t take the bait.

3. Open a PIP claim with your own insurance company. PIP (Personal Injury Protection) is a no-fault benefit that covers your medical bills for 3 years and part of your lost income. It’s separate from any claim for damage to your car. Call your own insurer first to open a PIP claim, even if the other driver was at fault. Using PIP can’t raise your monthly premium, there are no copays or deductibles, and the claim stays open for 3 years if you need it.

4. Keep moving. Most health care providers now agree that bed rest after a crash is a bad idea. Gently test how far you can move your neck and back in each direction. Find the point where pain starts, back off a little, and repeat the movement in the pain-free range several times a day. Short, frequent walks help most kinds of back pain too.

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Neck Pain, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Headaches, Mental Fog and Fatigue

These are all common after a car accident. A sudden impact forces your neck into an unnatural “S” curve. It snaps back into the headrest, then whips forward, stretching and tearing soft tissue along the way. The discs, joint capsules, muscles, tendons and ligaments that hold your spine together can’t absorb that much force at once. The symptoms from this damaged tissue are known as “whiplash.” The impact can also jolt your brain inside your skull, which can cause a concussion or a more serious brain injury.

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Car Accident Injury Care

Traditional medical care hasn’t had much success with these injuries. Pain medication can mask symptoms for a while, but it has side effects, and some pain medications can become addictive within a couple of weeks. The old advice of neck braces and bed rest gives scar tissue time to form. Scar tissue limits how well your spine moves and sets the stage for chronic neck and back pain. Half of people who have pain after a car crash still report moderate to severe pain 10 or more years later.

TESTIMONIALS

What They Say About Us

Dr Penner is amazing, as is the front desk. Dr Penner knows exactly what to do, is very good at manipulations, and never seems to be in a hurry. He also tells you when you dont need to visit anymore, rather than keeping you on a regular visit cycle. He fixed my back in about 5 visits. The front desk works very hard to get you an appt ASAP, and has seen me same-day many times. Highly recommended.

Ryan

Dr. Penner was great. I had some serious neck and back pain. Couldn’t sleep for days. Finally decided to go to see Dr. Penner, (first time seeing a chiropractor) and I walked out of there feeling like a million bucks. No, scratch that, 2 million. Dr. Penner is also just a genuinely nice guy.

Mark

Even though I’ve moved aways, I continue to go to Dr. Penner as needed for 5 years. He listens carefully and addresses my issues, including giving me recommendations for home stretches. I highly recommend seeing him for chiropractic needs.

Cherie

I love this clinic! The staff is so nice and Dr. is professional, well informed, gentle and thorough! I always have a great experience when coming here

Sarah

When I saw Dr. Penner he had a lot to live up to. I’ve tried to change to more conveniently located chiros four times and never found one whose treatments stuck for more than two or three days, resulting in repeated expensive visits, lost time with work/family and consistent nagging discomfort.
Dr. Penner’s office is very professional, he treated me with respect, his staff and other professionals are pleasant and easy to work with. After he adjusted me I felt much better, and now, three weeks later I still feel really good, remarkably so. I think I feel so much better because he taught me a new stretch that really works, something I haven’t come across myself despite many years of physical therapy, stretching, twisting, strength improvement and yoga-ing. I will definitely be back to see Dr. Penner and would recommend to anyone at least one visit to see if you have the same results that I did.

Alea

The most caring an amazing chiropractor and Seattle Washington

Aida

Dr. Penner is amazing. He’s helped get my hip and back issues under control as well as giving me alternatives to help my condition in my daily life. He listens and exhibits empathy in his work. I can’t recommend Dr. Penner enough!