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Why Hidden Car Accident Injuries Deserve Early Care
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Bristol, CT or a surrounding community — New Britain, Southington, Plainville, Burlington or Farmington — Bristol Chiropractic specializes in helping you recover from whiplash and other auto-related injuries. Even at low speeds, a collision forces your spine and neck through a violent motion that can tear ligaments and muscles. Many people walk away feeling fine, only to develop stiffness, headaches, or back pain days later. The last thing you need is a chiropractor who doesn’t specialize in accident injuries — and what patients tell us most, besides feeling better, is that they’re glad we care. We want to keep your acute pain from becoming chronic pain.
Common Post-Accident Symptoms We Treat
- Whiplash & neck strain — pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion.
- Tension headaches — often originating at the base of the skull.
- Numbness & tingling — radiating down the arms or legs from irritated nerves.
- Low back pain — from seat-belt forces or hidden disc injuries.
Get Seen Right Away
We know that when you’re in pain after a car accident, you want to be seen right away. In most cases we can see you the same day you call — we’ll even work through our lunch break if that’s the only time available. You are our number one concern. Call 860-583-4346.
Experience That Makes the Diagnosis Accurate
The biomechanics of an auto injury vary with many factors, including:
- Size of the occupant
- Awareness of the impending collision
- Whether a seat belt was worn
- The direction the head was facing on impact
Accurately diagnosing these musculoskeletal injuries takes a doctor with years of treating auto accidents. In addition to her training as a chiropractic physician, Dr. Astrid Baldrich was trained by Dr. Spitz in the evaluation and proper treatment of neck and back pain from auto injuries. When you’re in pain you may also be emotional — Dr. Baldrich genuinely cares about her patients, and you’ll feel it on the first visit.
Why Chiropractic Care for an Auto Injury?
When a person is injured in a car accident, the enormous forces involved can cause muscle spasm and muscle splinting to develop unequally on either side of the spine, because those forces are rarely equal. This can lead to spinal misalignments, abnormal biomechanics, and reduced range of motion — most often in the cervical spine, or neck. These misalignments need to be evaluated by a qualified chiropractor and then treated with gentle manipulation or, as needed, low-force instrument-assisted adjustment.
Your Examination and Treatment Plan
One of our staff will take a detailed history of your accident, and one of our doctors will examine you to determine the proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Depending on your injuries, various treatment modalities will be used to relieve and ultimately correct your condition. In the rare event you’re left with an impairment, our doctors can provide an impairment rating if needed. If imaging is warranted, patients are referred for x-rays, MRI, or CT scan, and Dr. Baldrich will refer you to an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon if needed.
Supporting Your Recovery at Home — After You’ve Been Evaluated
Get examined first. Some accident injuries, such as ligament damage, can be made worse by massage or activity before they’ve been properly diagnosed. Once a doctor or chiropractor has examined you and cleared you, these steps can support healing:
- Rest & fluids — rest after the accident and drink plenty of fluids. Vitamin C may help reduce inflammation and support tissue repair.
- Ice — applying ice to injured areas can reduce inflammation and pain.
- Supplements — we use several natural supplements in the office that can ease pain and spasm.
- Gentle movement — once cleared, light activity (no manual labor) keeps joints mobile and releases tension. Stop anything that increases your pain.
- Massage — after the acute phase has settled and you’ve been cleared, massage can release the muscle guarding that built up during the accident.
Dr. Astrid Baldrich and the entire staff are dedicated to reducing your pain, improving your range of motion, and improving your quality of life. If you’re looking for a chiropractor experienced with car-accident injuries, call us today — we can help, and we care.
Real Relief After a Car Accident
You don’t have to take our word for it. Hear from a Bristol patient who recovered with us after an auto accident.
Ashante had neck and back pain after an auto accident
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Worried About Cost or Your Claim?
- Auto-injury claims welcome — we have decades of experience documenting and billing accident cases, and we handle the paperwork.
- Most major insurance plans accepted — we’ll verify your benefits before your first visit.
- Complimentary consultation — find out if we can help, at no cost or obligation.
- Se habla español — bilingual care for the whole Bristol community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I see a chiropractor after a car accident even if I feel fine?
Yes. Whiplash and soft-tissue injuries often don’t cause pain until days or weeks later. Getting checked early helps prevent an acute injury from becoming chronic.
How soon after an accident should I see a chiropractor?
As soon as you can — ideally within the first few days. Early evaluation gives soft-tissue injuries the best chance to heal and creates prompt documentation if an insurance claim is involved. Connecticut doesn’t impose a rigid deadline, but the sooner you’re seen, the better recovery tends to go. In most cases we can see you the same day you call.
What if my car wasn’t damaged but my neck hurts?
Low-speed collisions with little visible vehicle damage can still injure the neck and spine, because your body absorbs much of the force. If you have pain, stiffness, or headaches after an accident, it’s worth getting checked.
Do I need a lawyer or a referral before I come in?
No. You don’t need an attorney or a referral to be seen. We can evaluate you first, and if you’re working with a lawyer we can coordinate documentation from there.
Do you handle auto-injury insurance claims and paperwork?
Yes. We have decades of experience documenting and billing auto-accident cases and handle the claim paperwork for you.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans and offer a complimentary consultation. Call (860) 583-4346 and we’ll verify your benefits before your first visit.
Do you offer care in Spanish?
Yes — Dr. Astrid Baldrich is bilingual and provides care in English and Spanish. Se habla español. Ver página en español »
