Auto Accident Chiropractic Care in Lacey, WA
Every motor vehicle accident is different, and every person can respond differently afterward.
At Vert Chiropractic in Lacey, Washington, we provide individualized chiropractic evaluations and care for people following auto accidents and related musculoskeletal injuries.
Rather than assuming what an accident caused or placing every patient into the same care plan, we begin with a conversation, an appropriate examination, and a thoughtful look at your individual presentation.
What to Expect After an Auto Accident
After a motor vehicle accident, some people notice discomfort, stiffness, changes in movement, or limitations in everyday activities. Others may not notice much right away.
Because symptoms and injuries can vary, it is important not to make assumptions based on the accident alone.
At Vert Chiropractic, we take time to understand what happened, what you are experiencing, and how your daily movement and activities may have changed since the collision.
Chiropractic Evaluation After a Car Accident
Your evaluation starts with your story.
We may ask about:
- How the accident happened
- Your position in the vehicle
- What you noticed immediately afterward
- Current areas of discomfort or stiffness
- Changes in movement or mobility
- Previous injuries or health concerns
- Your work and daily activities
- Your individual goals
Dr. Trevor Marum will then perform an appropriate examination based on your individual presentation.
The purpose of the evaluation is to gather information, explain what we observe, and determine whether chiropractic care may be an appropriate option for you.
Looking Beyond One Area of Discomfort
A motor vehicle accident can involve more than one area of the musculoskeletal system.
Depending on your history and examination findings, we may evaluate movement and mobility through the neck, back, shoulders, hips, or other areas that may be relevant to your presentation.
The goal is not to assume that one area is automatically causing another. It is to better understand how your body is moving and functioning after the accident.
If your history or examination suggests that another type of medical evaluation or referral may be appropriate, that can also be part of determining the next step.
Individualized Auto Accident Chiropractic Care in Lacey, WA
At Vert Chiropractic, we do not believe every auto accident patient should receive the same adjustment or follow the same care schedule.
If chiropractic care may be appropriate, recommendations are based on your examination findings, health history, movement, mobility, comfort level, daily activities, and individual goals.
Dr. Marum's philosophy is to do as light and as little as appropriate rather than assuming that more treatment is always better.
Our goal is to help you understand what we are observing, answer your questions, and give you the information you need to participate in decisions about your care.
Vert Chiropractic is located in Lacey, WA, serving patients throughout Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County.