Common Airbag and Seatbelt Injuries

If you are injured in a car accident, it could be due to wearing a seatbelt or if the airbag deployed. While both safety features are designed to protect you, you can sustain soft tissue injuries from your seatbelt or airbag if the impact is strong. Our car accident chiropractor, Dr. Erik Santjer, at Atlantic Chiropractic and Rehabilitation in Chesapeake, VA, will perform an evaluation to determine the root cause of your symptoms. We will discuss the severity of your symptoms and provide you with treatment that can alleviate your pain.

Your Initial Appointment

The first appointment you have with our chiropractor involves going over your symptoms and discussing the specifics of the accident. You will have the chance to talk about the severity of your symptoms and the remedies you’ve applied to try and heal. Common injuries from airbags and seatbelts usually involve muscle strain, bruising, and spinal misalignment, due to the abrupt nature of being held in place by either device. After the evaluation is over, you can begin treatment to heal soft tissue injuries, whiplash, spinal misalignment, and muscle pulls due to the accident.

What to Expect from Chiropractic Care

Treatment with our chiropractor typically builds upon the previous session. During the acute phase of treatment, you will be scheduled to see us two or three times a week to help you heal more quickly. As your symptoms subside and your start to find relief, the sessions will become less frequent. Once you have healed from your injuries, you can see our chiropractor once a month for maintenance therapy.

Contact us for Treatment Today

If you have sustained any injuries from an auto accident, our chiropractor, Dr. Sanjer, is happy to help. We will examine your condition and determine a treatment plan that will help you with recovery. Call Atlantic Chiropractic and Rehabilitation in Chesapeake, VA, at (757) 547-4325 today to learn more about our treatments and to schedule an appointment.