Auto Accident Chiropractic
in Winston-Salem
Even a “minor” fender bender can leave you stiff, unsettled, or just not like yourself. Collisions over about five miles per hour can disturb the joints, discs, and soft tissues of your spine, especially if you are older or have prior surgeries or hardware.
Dr. Rick Erickson has decades of experience helping people after car accidents, from everyday drivers to those with complex spinal histories.
Why You Should Be Checked After Any Car Accident
Emergency rooms are excellent at ruling out fractures and serious emergencies, but they are not designed to find subtle spinal misalignments or soft‑tissue sprains. These smaller injuries can speed up wear and tear in your spine if they are not addressed. Symptoms can also be delayed for weeks or even months, which is why Dr. Erickson encourages early evaluation even if you “feel okay.”
Common post‑accident issues we can help with include neck stiffness or whiplash‑type symptoms, headaches, mid‑back or low‑back soreness, radiating discomfort into the arms or legs, reduced movement, poor sleep, or lingering fatigue.
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How Dr. Erickson Cares for Auto Injuries
Your visit begins with a careful history, orthopedic and neurologic testing, and on‑site imaging when needed. Digital X‑ray lets us see spinal alignment and hidden injury quickly and clearly. Dr. Erickson often uses the Gonstead technique for precise, hands‑on spinal corrections or the Impulse adjusting instrument for a gentler style of care.
Supportive Therapies and Whole‑Body Healing
To help irritated joints and muscles recover, Dr. Erickson may recommend intersegmental traction and EMS therapy, along with simple home stretches, exercises, and guidance on anti‑inflammatory nutrition. He emphasizes a nutrient‑dense diet, high‑quality supplements, and daily movement to support tissue repair and long‑term spinal health.
Experienced, Insurance-Friendly Auto Accident Care
Dr. Erickson follows accepted Croft guidelines for whiplash‑related care and has served as an expert witness in court. Auto accident cases are often covered very well, and Erickson Clinic of Chiropractic will verify your benefits and provide the records and reports your attorney or insurance adjuster may need. Contact us today to schedule a same‑day auto accident evaluation in Winston-Salem.