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What is the best sleeping position for whiplash?
What is the best sleeping position for whiplash? This is one of the most common questions patients ask after a car accident because neck pain and stiffness often worsen at night or first thing in the morning. The best sleeping positions for whiplash are on your back or on your side, since both help keep your neck and spine in a neutral position while your body rests. Poor sleep posture can increase inflammation, muscle tension, and headaches, which slows recovery. At Auto Ac
Jan 283 min read


Will Insurance Pay for Chiropractic Care?
Will insurance pay for chiropractic care? This is one of the most common questions patients ask when they are considering treatment, especially after a car accident or when dealing with ongoing neck or back pain. The short answer is yes, most insurance plans do pay for chiropractic care, but how much is covered depends on the type of insurance you have, your policy details, and the reason you need treatment. At Auto Accident Chiropractic in the Tri-Cities, we help patients u
Jan 194 min read


What Evidence Do You Need for an Injury Claim?
Strong claims are built with medical records, accident reports, photos or video, and consistent documentation that links your injuries directly to the accident. Witnesses can help, but they are not required when the evidence clearly tells the story.
Jan 124 min read


How long after an accident should you see a chiropractor?
Many patients ask this right away because timing plays a major role in how well the body heals after a collision. The general recommendation is to see a chiropractor as soon as possible after a crash, even if symptoms feel mild at first.
Jan 74 min read


How frequent are chiropractic injuries?
This is a common question many new patients ask, especially if they have never had an adjustment before or are recovering from a car accident. The reality is that chiropractic injuries are extremely rare. Research shows that serious complications, such as arterial injuries from neck manipulation, occur anywhere from 1 in 100,000 to 1 in 6,000,000 adjustments.
Jan 34 min read


Can you get free chiropractic care?
Many patients ask us early in the conversation, "Can you get free chiropractic care?", especially when they are dealing with pain, missed work, and financial stress after a car accident.
Dec 23, 20254 min read


Who Pays for Chiropractic Care After an Auto Accident?
Many patients ask "Can I go to a walk in clinic after a car accident?" because it can be confusing to know where to seek treatment right after a crash. If your injuries are not life threatening, a walk in clinic or urgent care can be a convenient first step. They are helpful for evaluating cuts, sprains, minor concussions, and general pain.
Dec 18, 20254 min read


Can You Go to a Walk In Clinic After a Car Accident?
Many patients ask "Can I go to a walk in clinic after a car accident?" because it can be confusing to know where to seek treatment right after a crash. If your injuries are not life threatening, a walk in clinic or urgent care can be a convenient first step. They are helpful for evaluating cuts, sprains, minor concussions, and general pain.
Dec 15, 20253 min read


Why Some Doctors Discourage Chiropractors: The Real Reasons Explained
Doctors discourage chiropractors for several reasons, but the most common are historical bias, limited exposure to chiropractic training, and outdated beliefs about safety. Modern chiropractic care is research supported, safe, and highly effective for whiplash and auto injury recovery.
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Toxic Release Symptoms Explained
Question: What are the symptoms of toxic release after chiropractic adjustment? This question comes up often among new chiropractic patients, especially those recovering from a car accident. Some people report dizziness, nausea, headaches, or fatigue after an adjustment, and these sensations are sometimes labeled a toxic release. The term can sound alarming, but it is not a medical diagnosis. In reality, these reactions are usually temporary responses from the nervous system
Nov 26, 20253 min read


What Can Go Wrong at the Chiropractor? The Facts
This is a common question people ask before starting chiropractic care, especially after a car accident.
Nov 26, 20253 min read
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