Our bodies can absorb a significant amount of shock. But sometimes, the impact from a car accident may sometimes exceed the limit that your body or specific parts of your body can handle, leading to physical injuries.
Automobile and work-related accidents are among the most common causes of injuries.
Every car accident is different in terms of the magnitude and intensity of the impact. Therefore, the injuries incurred from auto accidents will differ from one accident to the other. But generally, these accidents cause a great deal of physical, psychological, and emotional pain.
It is recommended to visit a specialized car accident doctor immediately after an accident so that they can assess your specific situation and help you understand the nature of your injuries. Only after a thorough assessment of your injuries will a specialist recommend a treatment plan or refer your case to the appropriate practitioner.
Your primary care doctor can only assess and offer first-line treatment and then recommend the right doctor to attend to your injury and offer a tailored recovery plan.
After a car accident, a lot can happen to your body.
But because of the adrenaline rush at that specific instance, you may not be able to establish which part of your body is aching. Therefore, it is recommended that immediately after an accident, you visit the car accident clinic for a thorough analysis of your injuries, whether you are in pain on not.
Internal injuries are often not quickly identified after an accident; this is why it’s important to consider getting an expert’s assessment of your injuries, both internal and external.
Here is what you expect physically after an accident:
- Delayed pain after an accident – When you are involved in an accident of whichever magnitude, your body will release adrenaline. This will cause a period of delayed pain after an accident. You will not feel any pain, not because you have not been hurt, but because the adrenaline in your body is tricking your pain receptors. It is because of this that you are advised to always seek medical attention immediately after an accident, whether you are in pain or not. A certified accident doctor will assess your injuries and advice you on the pain management plan for your specific case. Even if you have a mild headache, it is important to get the assurance of the doctor that it is nothing to worry about and that it will not develop into a complication in the future.
- Tiredness – after an accident, the victim will tend to feel tired. Once the adrenaline rush has started settling down, the victim will experience an extended duration of tiredness. They will feel drowsy and sometimes sleepy. Your accident doctor will prescribe medication for this condition. Such conditions require close monitoring by your accident doctor to ensure that it does not recur or become a lifetime problem for the victim. The psychological and emotional impact of the accident will sometimes contribute to the tiredness that the victim will feel after an accident.
- Delayed shock symptoms – Because of anxiety and the adrenaline rush, many people will not show symptoms of shock or injury immediately. The adrenaline rush will sometimes help the victim to handle stuff like police reports and make calls to inform family, friends, and the primary care doctor. Adrenaline causes delayed shock and makes you feel that you are ok. In some cases, being in shock may cause you not to feel the pain. Delayed shock symptoms will cause your cognitive symptoms to give you an impression that you are ok, but later on, you may get overwhelmed with shock when you understand what happened.
How to feel better after an accident.
Because of the above, it is important to seek the attention of your accident doctor immediately whether you are in pain or not. Sometimes you may experience mild headache, soreness, or occasionally severe pain like when the bones are broken.
To feel better after an accident, it is recommended that you should:
- See your car accident doctor for a thorough assessment of your condition and the nature of your injuries.
- Talk to someone and seek assistance in processing the paperwork reporting the incident. Sometimes you may feel ok, but when the adrenaline wears out, you will be unable to function normally.
- Contact your pain management doctor for an assessment and recommendation of treatment plan or therapy that you may require. Timely physical therapy sessions will help you recover quickly and regain your normal functions sooner.
- To help you handle the trauma that comes after an accident, you should talk to friends, relatives, or a professional counselor. Listening to others’ points of view will help you recover quickly, especially from psychological trauma.
- Serious accidents may affect many parts of your body. It is essential to remain active during and after your treatment and therapy plans. You should exercise your body and the affected parts regularly to regain normal functioning.
We know how complex recovery is after a car accident, so we made sure you get all the treatment and guidance in one place. Our accident injury clinic provides complete treatment: Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Chiropractic, together with Pain Management and proper injury documentation.
So, if you suffered car accident injuries, give us a call and let us handle your case.
