Whiplash and Brain Injury

Whiplash injuries can really rattle a person. Frequently it takes 7-10 days for symptoms to develop. Too often those symptoms are more than just general aches and pains. Too often, dizziness, concentration or memory issues, changes in vision and a whole host of other challenges develop. These are brain based problems.

So now what? Now you find a specialist with the understanding, tools and techniques to provide the PROPER type of rehab. The proper rehab should be directed at stabilizing the affected neurologic pathways. In plain English... fix whats actually broken so you function as well as possible. 

Chiropractic Functional Rehab in NOT just "popping your neck." In fact, that might just be the LAST thing a person needs early on in their recovery. It's a balancing act of provide appropriate therapy without doing too much!

All auto accidents are serious. Contact Fox Chiropractic for your whiplash / concussion evaluation. 

Fox Chiropractic Clinic

503.431.2388

Auto Accident Injury

  All too often, people involved in an auto accident say, "Ahh, I'm OK. It'll go away." Or maybe their insurance company will convince them to settle before being checked by a professional trained in whiplash injuries. Another big one is the insurance company saying because there was no significant damage to the car, there could not be any significant injury. These are BIG mistakes!

First off, many times pain does not even develop for 2, maybe 3 weeks or more. All the while, scar tissue is forming, nerve irritation is worsening and motion slowly decreases. ANY TIME a person is involved in a car accident, it is important to at least be evaluated by a whiplash specialist. Hidden injuries are sneaky and can be missed leaving the victim set up for nasty problems down the road.

  Next, is the insurance company. Make no mistake! Maybe you have been with them for years and assume they have your best interest at heart. Think again! Insurance companies will go to great lengths to keep their money. They often call within the first few days to offer a settlement that is WAY below that which is deserved. Without documentation of the injury, there is really no case to argue.

Finally, there is the ever popular "No Damage = No Injury." This is absolutely positively FALSE! Car bumpers are made to absorb impact force and minimize external damage. Where do you think that energy goes? It goes straight down the car frame rails and  up through the bottom of the seats.  In a rear end accident, the force drives the body up and back, loading the seat like a sling shot to throw the body forward.

Fox Chiropractic has over 50 yrs combined experience helping people recover from auto accident injuries. We have many different treatment techniques to best suit your particular needs. If you have been in an accident, contact our office to schedule your FREE evaluation. It is that important.

Fox Chiropractic Clinic

12395 SW 68th Ave - Tigard Triangle

(503) 431.2388

Whiplash Treatment - Portland OR

Whiplash, hyperflexion / extension injury, acceleration / deceleration trauma are often used to describe the same injury and are all typically related to a car accident. Invariably, patients want to know "How long is this going to take?" Here are some basic rules...

Muscles have a very good blood supply and will therefore recover form an injury in around 3-6 weeks

Tendons have less of a blood supply and recover from injury in approximately 2-4 months.

Ligaments have even less blood supply and often require 6-12 months OR MORE to fully recover. 

Clearly, even a low speed accident can cause muscle, tendon and ligament injuries. So the 8-10 mph impact may result in the need for fairly lengthy care. 

Fox Chiropractic Clinic is one of Portland's premier whiplash recovery clinic.

See our web site and schedule your evaluation today. The sooner you begin care, the sooner you get your life back.

Fox Chiropractic Clinic

Whiplash and Concussion

It happens every day. Someone isn't paying attention and in a split second... it's a really bad day!

This happened to a patient a few days ago and he is now recovering at with us at Fox Chiropractic. He was waiting to turn into a parking lot when a vehicle exiting the same lot slammed him. He didn't think too much about it for a few days until he developed a screaming headache. Although out of the norm for him, he went on about his business by using hand-fulls of over the counter meds. A day or so of this and his wife observed irritability, memory issues and loss of appetite. Something was very wrong. 

On examination, the guy could not hold his eyes steady. He could not track an object moving slowly across his visual field. He could not remember 3 easy words after 5 minutes and was very unsteady on his feet. Prime examples of mild traumatic brain injury / post concussion syndrome. 

The good news? He accepted care recommendations based on his neurologic presentation and is now well on his way to recovery fostered by drastic advancements in Chiropractic Functional Neurology.

Auto accident or whiplash? Fox Chiropractic Clinic is a great first place to be evaluated.

For questions about treatment possibilities, contact Dr. Crokin at 503.431.2388 

Whiplash Treatment - Portland

Whiplash Treatment

There are two questions most auto accident victims ask: 1) Can you help me? and 2) How long is this going to take? 

Here are some things to think about...

Muscles help us move, and therefore need huge amounts of energy. Because muscles have significant metabolic requirements, they have a very good blood supply which allows them to heal relatively quickly. Basic physiology dictates 3-6 weeks of care for a moderate muscle injury to heal properly.

Tendons attach muscles to bones and have less direct blood supply. Therefore, tendons necessarily heal more slowly. A moderate strain of a tendon can require 2-4 months of rehab.

Ligaments attache bone to bone. Because they do their job simply by being there and not actively contracting or relaxing, they have very little blood supply. This means tendons they are going to take a while to heal...6-12 months of rehab! 

Of course these time lines depend somewhat on the severity of injury but are based on anatomic / physiologic limitations of the human body.

At Fox Chiropractic, our providers understand these physiologic properties. We have gone to great lengths to ensure we have the knowledge and tools to position our clinic as one of Portland's premier whiplash recovery clinics. 

We know how you feel because we help people just like you every day. If you've been in an auto accident, the sooner you begin care at Fox Chiropractic the sooner you get your life back.

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(503) 431-2388

Fox Chiropractic

Portland Whiplash Treatment Center

Car Accident Neck Pain and Brain Injury

I recently treated of a guy who was involved in a front end accident. The air bag blew, blasted him back against the head rest so hard it broke. The impact of the air bag combined with hitting the head rest actually knocked him out briefly. When he come too and got out of the car he was so shaken up he vomited. 

Since then, his memory is fuzzy, concentration questionable, and of course his body hurts like hell. The thing is, he is dealing with a mild traumatic brain injury! He got his bell rung hard and typical chiropractic treatment would probably make him worse. 

We understand the delicate connection between brain and body. Doing too much for the body can overstimulate the brain and actually do more harm than good.

If you've been injured in an auto accident it's critical to be evaluated by someone trained to recognize more than the soft tissue / bone-out-of-place stuff. The ability to recognize subtle changes in brain processing is vital to your recovery and your settlement. Call today for your auto accident whiplash injury treatment. We're here for you.

Fox Chiropractic Clinic

(503) 431-2388

Whiplash Injury - Things To Think About

5 Things That Could Take BIG Money 

Out Of Your Settlement

1. Contributory Negligence.

Wear Your Seat belt! Here’s why… Because it will generally reduce the risk of injury. Not wearing your seat belt makes you more likely to hit the dashboard or steering wheel increasing the overall risk of injury. This would be considered “Contributory Negligence” and will likely reduce any settlement by around 25%! That could mean thousands of dollars never making it to your pocket.

 

2. Not having injuries documented.

Any settlement you may deserve is dependent on documentation. Your lack of medical “evidence” with result in a lack of “settlement.” 

3. Failing to good records.

Because the law allows you to be compensated for lost wages and other “related expenses,” make sure you keep track of this stuff. Any prescription medication, over the counter remedies, mileage, and anything else that might apply should be logged. Not doing so will make it extremely difficult to recover these expenses. 

4. Know your professional.

Although most attorneys and doctors do have your best interest at heart… some are just after the money. Know who you are dealing with. Get references / referrals, read reviews on them. You are evaluating them just as much as they are evaluating your case. 

5. How much of your settlement do YOU keep?

Does your “Professional” charge an up-front fee? Do they take a percentage of your settlement? If so, how much? Generally, an attorney will take your case only if they think they will win and not charge you up-front. Your doctor should do the same. ASK!

Any questions, call and ask Dr. Crokin directly. (503) 431-2388

Portland Whiplash Treatment Center
12395 SW 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97223