Auto Injuries

Auto Injuries

At Progressive Rehab Clinics we have been specializing in treating automobile injury victims for over 13 years and are leaders in the field. Not only are we experts in treating the injuries associated with automobile accidents. We take care to provide the proper documentation of injuries, detailed narratives and daily reports the insurance companies and attorneys need for the proper resolution of your claim.

TIPS ABOUT AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

• Always call the police and have an accident report filled out.
• Call your insurance company, and set up a claim.
• Call Arrowhead Clinics so you can begin treatment of your injuries immediately.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

CADS or WHIPLASH

Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Syndrome or Whiplash is a serious condition that if not treated can lead to debilitating chronic pain. It is caused by a rapid acceleration and deceleration of the neck and back that creates severe strain to the muscles and soft tissue surrounding the spine.

TOP FIVE AUTOMOBILE CRASH MYTHS

1. Low speed crashes do not cause injury
   
2. Injuries heal in 6-12 weeks
   
3. No Damage = No injury
   
4. Greater damage = Greater Injury
   
5. Accident deconstructionist can predict injuries
   

Insurance Companies and their defense lawyers try to reduce the amount of money an automobile crash victim may receive by using these myths.

SYMPTOMS OF AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS:

• Neck pain
  
• Headache
  
• Fatigue
  
• Shoulder pain
  
• Anxiety
  
• Low back pain
  
• Sleep disturbance
  
• Sensitivity to noise
  
• Impaired concentration
  
• Blurred vision
  
• Irritability
  
• Dysphaglia (difficulty swallowing)
  
• Dizziness
  
• Forgetfulness
  
• Upper limb pain
  
• Upper limb weakness
  
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
  
• Jaw / facial pain (TMJ disorder)