Auto Accident Chiropractic in Eastbourne

Comprehensive Recovery After Motor Vehicle Accidents

The moments following a car accident can be overwhelming, and unfortunately, the physical effects often don’t manifest immediately. At Cornerstone Chiropractic, we understand that auto accident injuries require immediate attention and specialised care to prevent long-term complications. Whether you’ve experienced a rear-end collision, side impact, or any motor vehicle incident, our comprehensive approach addresses both the obvious and hidden injuries that can significantly impact your quality of life.

When your vehicle experiences sudden impact, your neck undergoes a whiplash-type movement that can create an S-shaped misalignment in your cervical spine. This traumatic force causes significant ligamentous changes, disc shearing, nerve irritation, and protective muscle guarding.

Your nervous system essentially goes into “shutdown mode” or hyperactivity, creating spinal cord tension that can affect your entire body’s function.

The Hidden Impact of Auto Accidents

Many accident victims don’t realise the full extent of their injuries immediately following the incident. What might initially seem like minor discomfort can develop into chronic headaches, migraines, neck pain, jaw dysfunction, and radiating symptoms into your arms and hands. We frequently see patients experiencing mid and lower back pain, rotator cuff issues, pins and needles sensations, carpal tunnel symptoms, and shoulder or wrist problems – all stemming from the initial accident trauma.

The key to successful recovery lies in early intervention. When auto accident injuries are left untreated, they become increasingly chronic and significantly more difficult to correct. Additionally, untreated injuries can lead to other neurological complications and widespread sensitisation throughout your body, affecting areas far beyond the initial impact zone.NEW PATIENTS

Our Specialised Auto Accident Protocol

We take auto accident cases seriously, understanding that insurance requirements and proper documentation are crucial for your recovery and claim process. Our comprehensive assessment includes detailed case history, thorough physical examination, and when necessary, referrals for X-rays to assess the extent of structural damage. We work directly with most insurance providers and only require your insurance number to begin treatment.

Your initial appointment follows our standard new patient protocol, lasting 30-45 minutes for thorough assessment and documentation. We perform the same comprehensive evaluation as our other patients, but with particular attention to accident-related trauma patterns and mechanisms of injury. This detailed approach ensures nothing is overlooked and provides the documentation necessary for insurance purposes.