What are car accident injuries?

Injuries are common after automobile accidents, even if you don’t experience pain immediately. It’s important to schedule a checkup at JAM Wellness Clinics to detect or rule out injuries and treat them if needed to reduce symptoms and the risk of future problems.

What injuries commonly occur in car accidents?

Common injuries you could encounter after being involved in an automobile accident include:

• Whiplash
• Concussion
• Neck or back injury
• Knee, hip, or another joint injury
• Arm or leg injury
• Open wounds
• Fractures
• Strains
• Sprains

Your injury could be mild or severe and life-threatening in some instances. Signs and symptoms of car accident injuries include swelling, bruising, pain, bleeding, headaches, confusion, and more.

What should I do if I have car accident injuries?

If you’re severely injured, seek medical attention immediately or call 911. If your injury isn’t serious, schedule a same-day appointment with JAM Wellness Clinics for a comprehensive medical assessment.

What should I expect during my appointment?

During your visit with the JAM Wellness Clinics team, a friendly provider greets you and checks your weight, blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs. Your provider reviews your medical history, accident history, symptoms you may have, and medicines you might take.

They complete a comprehensive physical exam to look for signs of injuries, illnesses, and diseases. Your specialist evaluates your eyes, ears, throat, breathing, neck, heartbeat, abdomen, reflexes, and more.

They could order urine tests, blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or other imaging procedures to diagnose injuries or other conditions and develop an effective treatment.

Do I need treatment after a car accident?

Depending on the type of car accident injury you have, the team at JAM Wellness Clinics could recommend home remedies (rest, ice, elevation, compression, etc.), prescription medications, injections, physical therapy, wound or fracture care. They can refer you to a specialist if needed for a severe injury requiring surgery.

Your provider follows up with you to ensure proper healing after an automobile accident injury and can make changes to your treatment regimen if needed.

If you have a car accident injury, call JAM Wellness Clinics to schedule an appointment or book online today.