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Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) - Treatments
Car accidents, also known as motor vehicle accidents (MVA), can be stressful and lead to chronic pain and costly treatments. Acting quickly ensures receiving timely medical attention and securing your entitled motor vehicle accident (MVA) benefits.
Regardless of whether you were at fault, you are entitled to "Accident Benefits Coverage" of up to 21 covered treatments, as long as they are claimed within 90 days of your accident.
After submitting details to your insurance provider, book an appointment as soon as possible. Our team can do an assessment, recommend a patient specific treatment plan approach tailored to your situation and help you navigate the insurance process. We will also work with your lawyer, or recommend one if required, to get you the best and most comprehensive care possible.
Common Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Injuries and Symptoms:
Immediately after an accident has happened, regardless of how you feel, it's important to book an examination with your provider right away. You may have pain right away, or you may feel just fine. However, this can be caused by your body releasing adrenaline and masking your pain. These symptoms may change and continue to change for the next 2-3 months. According to the Government of Alberta, 9.5% of car crashes resulted in non-fatal injuries. The longer you wait, the worse your pain may be. It’s important to monitor yourself for any symptoms over the next few days and seek treatment as quickly as possible.
Some common injuries you may experience include:
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Whiplash (Neck and Low Back)
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Concussions
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Vertigo
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Dizziness
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Headaches
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Soft tissue injuries
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Scrapes and cuts
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Head injuries
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Broken bones
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Chest injuries
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Spinal injuries
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Internal bleeding
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Psychological trauma
FIRST APPOINTMENT - INITIAL EXAM
Your first appointment is an information gathering session that allows us to determine if you are a good candidate for Chiropractic care. After the doctor takes a thorough history, you will undergo and examination that involves chiropractic, orthopedic and neurological testing. Based on your history and examination findings, further testing may be required that could include imaging such as X-ray, MRI or ultrasound. However, in many cases if a diagnosis is evident, a preliminary treatment may be provided. At the very least, on this first visit the doctor will offer self-help advice to lessen your pain and improve your mobility until you meet again.
THE REPORT OF FINDINGS
On your next visit, the doctor will discuss his diagnosis and review any other relevant testing data, such as X-ray findings. He will tell you if Chiropractic care is the best option for your health concerns and exactly what treatment methods will be utilized. If the doctor does not feel that chiropractic is for you, he will make the appropriate referral or recommendation. At our clinic, we believe that an educated and engaged patient achieves their recovery goals much quicker and more completely. In other words, you and the doctor will discuss what he can do for you and what you can do to help yourself. This concept is central to any treatment program.
SUBSEQUENT VISITS
Some conditions respond quickly to chiropractic, while others may take some time. The doctor will try his best to get you back up to pain free, full movement status as soon as possible. A typical treatment session involves manual methods such as spinal and/or extremity adjustments, soft tissue therapy including Active Release and other modalities, and in some cases, spinal decompression using specialized equipment to manage disc or degenerative conditions. Remedial exercises are often introduced at the right time and further home care instructions will also be discussed.
RECEIVE YOUR MAXIMUM ACCIDENT
BENEFITS COVERAGE
Our team is experienced in dealing with the process of claiming your coverage. While you focus on your wellness, we’ll file the forms and reports you need to ensure you receive the most benefits possible.
At the Associate Chiropractic Clinic, our mission statement is:
“When you entrust us with your health, 2 things are at stake – your well-being and our reputation. We wouldn’t do anything to damage either one.”