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Free Auto Accident Report from Dr. Rob Hanopole and Active Life Chiropractic.

It all began as a usual day with a trip to work or the grocery store when out of nowhere your hear the high pitch of skidding tires and the loud sound of the crash.  Within a nano second after instinctively bracing for the impending impact you feel a sudden forceful jolt and realize that you’ve been struck by another vehicle!

The Dynamics of Whiplash

The latest research studies conclude that occupants can be injured considerably more in auto accidents that could be termed “fender benders” than in higher speed collisions.  It is very tempting to minimize your injuries because your car has very little or no damage, however nothing can be further from the truth according to the experts.

Especially injury to your neck!

Slow motion video reveals that upon impact, your body is forced deeply into your seat and then within an instant it changes direction, moving quickly forward to the restraining limits of your seat belt.  However, your head actually moves in the complete opposite direction!  Since the seat belt cannot restrain your head, it is jerked back and forth beyond its normal limits.  Even though everything seems to be happening in slow motion you cannot stop your head from the whipping motion of quickly backward and then immediately forward… Ouch!

The Medical Solution

If you are transported to the emergency room, you may be told that everything is ok and you are completely healthy because thankfully there are no broken bones or visible open wounds.  You might even get a prescription to reduce any muscle spasms that are directly caused by the structural changes to your spine in the neck, mid and lower back. 

The reality is that the drugs just numb your body and you’ll most likely be too “out of it” to get behind the wheel and drive.

The pills don’t even heal the injured and inflamed soft tissue such as tendons, muscles and ligaments.  Even muscle relaxers don’t fix torn muscles.  The cervical collar or back braces don’t restore the critical normal forward curvatures that are supposed to be present when your spine is healthy.  All the drugs do is cover up your pain while your body tries to adapt to the structural damage caused by the accident.  If your body doesn’t adapt, you run the risk of becoming addicted to the medication or have to learn to live with the intense chronic pain and possibly frequent headaches.

A better approach to regaining your health is to choose a health professional that truly understands soft tissue injuries, spinal biomechanics and physical rehabilitation protocols.  A comprehensive chiropractic examination and specific care strategies are the most effective approach towards assisting your body to heal from the unfortunate accident.  We recommend that you call us today!

Protect Yourself

Regardless of who is at fault, there are two things that are of extreme importance:

1. Seek the help of a dedicated physician that has experience in treating these types of soft tissue injuries such as Dr. Robert Hanopole of Active Life Chiropractic.  The longer you wait prior to receiving care, the increased prevalence of scar tissue formation develops which is weaker, more pain sensitive and less elastic than the original healthy tissue.  Therefore the time necessary to recover and resolve your problem will be unnecessarily lengthened.  The sooner you act, the quicker you may be able to experience a complete recovery!
   
   
2. Sadly, you may need to seek legal counsel to protect your rights and make sure that you are able to receive all the necessary health care that your body requires to heal optimally.  Many insurance companies are betting on the fact that you won’t even pursue the benefits that you are entitled to.  That’s just like being a victim twice!  As stated earlier, remember to see us first before seeking legal counsel so that you begin to heal and your attorney can have the most accurate information to help you.

It is an unfortunate reality that even after a minor accident you’ll need to take a very proactive role to make sure you are protected and receive everything need and deserve.

Dr. Hanopole and Active Life Chiropractic can Help

Whether it was a little mishap in the parking lot, or a major collision at the intersection, you need a team on your side that is ready, willing and able to assist.  Here’s what you can expect from us:

Whether it was a little mishap in the parking lot, or a major collision at the intersection, you need a team on your side that is ready, willing and able to assist.  Here’s what you can expect from us:

First you’ll complete some “painless” brief paperwork detailing the nature of your problem and we’ll determine if we can help.  If it appears that chiropractic care is the right choice for you, we’ll conduct a very thorough examination.  We’ll observe you turn, bend, as well as conduct other beneficial tests to help reveal any abnormal motion of the spinal structure and other joints.

Next you’ll receive a complete report of findings explaining and confirming what the problems are, how we can help, how long it may take, and how much it will cost.  This way you can make an informed decision about the care that is recommended.

If you choose to proceed, we’ll begin with a series of gentle, safe and painless chiropractic adjustments designed to improve the biomechanics of your spine and reduce tension and interference to your nervous system so that your body can heal most efficiently.  This safe drugless approach is perfect for those who prefer a natural alternative to dangerous drugs and possibly surgery.  We’ll also utilize some state of the art physiotherapy procedures to also help the adjustments to last longer and to naturally reduce pain and inflammation.

Periodically we’ll provide progress examinations to determine where you are in the process compared with how you were when you began treatment.  This will help us to determine the best treatment protocols and frequency of visits for your particular case.

Many of our patients who initially sought out are care due to an automobile accident elect to become “wellness’ patients once they have made a recovery from the trauma.  This is the type of care that many professional athletes choose to keep there bodies functioning at the highest levels.

“If you’ve been in a car accident, give us a call, especially prior to speaking with your attorney” says Dr. Hanopole.  “This way you’ll begin the road to recovery first and have all the documentation necessary to provide any potential legal counsel.  The longer you wait, debilitating scar tissue and abnormal muscle patterns become established and can greatly increase your recovery time.  Act now and get relief from a team that will help you to put this unfortunate incident behind you so that you can live a life filled with health and vitality.”  Call Dr. Robert Hanopole now on for a phone consultation on his private cellular phone at 954.296.8473 or the office at 954.423.0020.