Passengers of vehicles involved in an auto collision are subjected to a magnitude of force that the human body is not equipped to deal with. The stress of this force typically results in injury. Injuries sustained in these accidents do not go away on their own; in fact, they can last years without proper treatment. By getting the help you need right away, you can start pain relief immediately and help prevent it from turning into chronic pain that is far more difficult to get rid of down the road.
Car Accident Insurance & Scheduling Information
If you are in need of acute care, we can work out a plan to get you in fast! Open six days per week in Clackamas, Oregon.
At Love Acupuncture & Wellness Group, we make scheduling easy and take billing off your plate so you can focus on recovery. Every one of our acupuncturists and massage therapists accept patients who are coming in for treatment regarding their recent motor vehicle accident. If you are in need of care, our front desk can make a plan with you to get you in quickly.
We also have a page dedicated to information, research, and evidence supporting acupuncture’s efficacy in treating injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Click here to learn more about why acupuncture is so effective and popular for treating motor vehicle accident related aches and pains.
Key Things to Know Following a Car Accident
IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT, YOUR TREATMENT IS 100% COVERED.
Personal injury protection (PIP) insurance exists to cover expenses incurred due to injuries sustained in a car accident. PIP coverage is included automatically as part of all auto insurance policies for Oregon residents. This coverage extends to all occupants in the vehicle at the time of a collision. You are also covered if you were involved in an auto accident as a pedestrian or a bicyclist. What many people aren’t aware of is that Oregon has a No-Fault Law. Regardless of who was at fault for the accident, your car insurance (or the other other party) will cover the treatment you need for car accident recovery following your accident.
Your coverage will be in place for up to two years or up to $15,000 of PIP coverage. Oregon’s legal minimum for personal injury coverage is $15,000, and your treatments will be covered up to that amount. Two years following the date of your accident, your claim will be closed and even if you still have PIP coverage available, your providers will no longer be able to bill your auto insurance. This means that getting care in a timely manner is essential for you to be fully covered.
In most auto accidents, no matter the intensity of the impact, muscles and ligaments are typically injured. Our bodies are not made to deal with the kind of force involved in most motor vehicle accidents, and any kind of body ache or pain is an indication that an area has suffered damage. But sometimes, pain and stiffness from car crashes don’t appear for days, weeks, or even months. Early intervention is the key to preventing these injuries from developing into more chronic and difficult-to-treat conditions. It’s important to release trigger points, resent muscles, and calm the nervous system.
We want you to be aware of what to look out for. Conditions incurred by car accidents don’t always look like broken bones and concussions. In fact, more minor-seeming aches and pains are common, but have just as much potential to turn into chronic conditions as other symptoms.
Common symptoms after an auto or bicycle accident include:
Neck / shoulder pain and stiffness
Headaches
Low back pain
Sensations such as burning or “pins and needles”
Irritability
Poor sleep
Fatigue
Difficulty with concentration or memory
Depression
Dizziness / light-headedness
Pain or numbness in the arm and/or hand
Ringing in the ears
Blurred vision
Anxiety, PTSD, depression, and other trauma related to the collision
Why Choose Acupuncture for Car Accident Recovery
Evidence supports the ability of acupuncture to relieve pain and anxiety, relax muscles, and alleviate muscle spasms. In fact, many people refer to acupuncture as a natural pain reliever. You can click here to learn more about how and why acupuncture can help you recover from motor vehicle accidents.
Acupuncture works by inserting fine, hair-thin needles into the skin on locations of the body known as acupuncture points. In acupuncture and East Asian medicine, practitioners and researchers maintain that by balancing the body’s Qi, or energy, and by fixing blockages or interferences with Qi, symptoms and causes of illness, injury, pain, and more can be alleviated.
Acupuncture promotes the circulation of blood to alleviate aches and pains. Research also supports its ability to help change the chemistry of the body over time by releasing endorphins and other natural chemicals and compounds in the body. This can help to address not simply physical conditions, but mental ones, too. Evidence suggests a positive association between acupuncture treatments and the reduction of blood pressure, the reduction of scar tissue formation, the elimination of muscle spasms, the alleviation of pain, an increase in flexibility and mobility (which can mean a decrease in functional disability), the reduction of anxiety and stress, and the repair of muscle damage.
Acupuncture for car accident injuries is an effective treatment for pain conditions of all kinds and the results are often seen within the first 24 hours after a session. The earlier you seek acupuncture for car accident injuries, the better the outcome for recovery.
At Love Acupuncture and Wellness Group, we will handle the hassle of billing and dealing with insurance companies so that you can focus on your recovery. All of our acupuncture and massage therapy providers accept patients billing auto insurance after a motor vehicle accident, meaning that when you need to be seen, any of our wonderful providers can get you in quickly.
How to Make Scheduling a Breeze
Our front office will help get you scheduled. We’ll work with you to find a provider, day, and time that works best for you and your schedule. We’ll also handle the billing so your experience with us is stress-free.
When you call to schedule, our wonderful receptionists will ask you several questions regarding your auto insurance. These questions are also available on your intake paperwork. If you need more time to collect some information, you’re welcome to include it there as well! You’ll be asked:
Which areas would you like looked at/what kind of treatment are you looking for?
Do you have a preference as to provider?
What was the date of your accident? Can you provide a month, day, and year?
Auto insurances will only cover necessary medical treatments as a result of your care accident for two years; afterward, being self-pay or finding another method of payment may be necessary.
In which state did the accident take place?
Oregon ensures Personal Injury Protection coverage, but other states may not!
Who is your auto claim/auto insurance through?
What is your claim number?
What is the name of your medical adjuster?
What is a good phone number and/or email for your medical adjuster?
If you are in need of acute care, we can work out a plan to get you in fast!
Open six days per week in Clackamas, Oregon.
However, if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. We are happy to help with injury rehabilitation and the treatment of ongoing and chronic conditions, but we are not specialized in or equipped for urgent or emergent care.
