Visiting a chiropractor for professional chiropractic care is always one of the first things you should do, as these healthcare professionals specialize in treating many of the most common automobile accident-related injuries there are.
Being in a car accident can be one of the most terrifying and overwhelming experiences a person lives through. One moment everything may seem fine, the next moment you are involved in a serious collision. Many people who survive automobile accidents must deal with both physical and emotional damages following their accident, and treating these injuries can be a difficult process.
While no one ever wants to be in an automobile accident, it is important to know how to proceed with treating your injuries should you ever be involved in one. Visiting a chiropractor for professional chiropractic care is always one of the first things you should do, as these healthcare professionals specialize in treating many of the most common automobile accident-related injuries there are.
It’s hard to believe that at such slow speeds your body may become injured, but researchers recently conducted low-speed rear impact tests and concluded that 29% of people developed symptoms related to whiplash at speeds of just 2.5mph. Furthermore, it has been shown that a 10 mph rear-end collision can produce up to 9 G’s of force in your neck! Keep in mind, that the speed of the collision does not correlate to the degree of injury your body may sustain.
Apex Chiropractic uses the newest whiplash treatment Boulder has to offer. Coming to see us can help reduce inflammation, muscle tension, and soreness, reduce scar tissue, and decrease the stress, anxiety, and emotional trauma sustained from the car accident.
Apex Chiropractic is an Auto Accident Chiropractor in Louisville Colorado
Coming to see us will even benefit your settlement case as you have a medical professional with proper documentation of your injuries. When choosing a chiropractic office, be sure to choose a trusted practice like Apex Chiropractic to avoid long-term pain associated with car accident injuries and promote the healing process. We are trained in car accident chiropractic care and accept all forms of auto policy insurance as well as medpay which covers everyone in the car no matters whose fault it is. Not familiar with medpay? Read the section below.
Our nervous system has to be completely connected from our brain down our spinal cord and then onward to all the muscles, tendons, and organs in our body to achieve optimal physical and emotional well-being.
Chiropractor for Auto Accidents in Louisville Colorado
Apex Chiropractic | Your Local Louisville, CO Car Accident Chiropractor:
Our car accident chiropractor is located in Louisville, Colorado (183 S Taylor Ave #162 Louisville, Colorado), just a short drive from all parts of Broomfield, North Denver, Westminster, Lafayette, Erie, South Longmont and Boulder County, Colorado.
FAQ About Med-Pay
Med Pay is a part of your auto insurance policy that pays any medical bills following an auto related accident. Med-Pay covers any accident in which a vehicle is related (i.e. pedestrian hit by car, bike rider hit by car, airplane accidents, etc…) it also covers any passengers in your vehicle. Each individual involved in the accident is entitled to the entire amount of med pay on their policy regardless of whose fault it is (minimum $5000.00 per person). This money is there to protect you to get you the recovery care you deserve no matter the circumstances.
Colorado law states that every insurance plan covers at least $5000.00 of med-pay unless the insured signs away their medical payments benefits, which we would not recommend. Many auto insurance companies will try to persuade you to sign away these benefits to help reduce your monthly premium and by telling you that your health insurance will cover you if you are in an accident. It is true that you can slightly reduce your premium ($10-$30 per year) but the difference is negligible when you consider the costs of deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance if you were to rely solely on your health insurance.
How much med pay should I have?
Everyone’s monetary situation is different, so go with what you can afford, but we would recommend having $10,000 as a minimum. Medical bills following an accident can become very costly especially if you have to be taken to the ER by ambulance following an accident. The ambulance ride and emergency room visit alone can go through $5000.00 very quickly. With $10,000 in medical payments you will hopefully have enough for the follow up care you need after your emergency visit.
Does my med pay get deducted from my settlement?
No. Medical payments are payments made by your own insurance regardless of who is at fault. Med – Pay is part of the services that you pay for with your premium and cannot be reimbursed back to your insurance company out of any future settlement you may have.
Why do I need medical payments?
First, it will cover more care options than your health insurance (chiropractic, hospital, massage, office visits, emergency room) and does not have co-pays, deductibles, or coinsurance costs.
Second, med pay is available immediately which allows you to get access to treatment as soon as possible and with no out of pocket cost following your accident. This is important because getting an exam and treatment early significantly increases your chances of healing. It also ensures that all of your injuries are documented in the event that future litigation is needed.
If you need an attorney after your accident Apex Chiropractic can recommend a reputable personal injury attorney in the area (we work with the best in the business!). Our doctors have personally met and worked with these attorneys and can attest that they will be of the highest standard.
I have health insurance, why do I need med pay?
It differs from health insurance in that there is no deductible or co-pay and you can choose your own doctor. Med-pay may be used for medical services such as chiropractic, pain management, massage, hospital bills, ambulance, etc.
Who is covered by Med Pay?
Medical Payments will cover anyone involved in an accident with an automobile. So that could mean you were in an auto accident with another vehicle, could be a pedestrian or bicycle that was struck by a vehicle, or you may have hit a stationary object like a wall or median while in your vehicle. Med pay will also cover everyone in the vehicle at the time of the accident.
Can I use medical payments if I was at fault in the auto accident?
If you are the at fault driver in an auto accident you can still use your med pay. This is one of the great benefits of medical payments. In an auto accident someone is usually at fault but they will still need care and may have many medical expenses. Without med pay your health insurance would be used and your coverage would be based on the policy you have. You would be responsible for any deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance.
Can my chiropractor bill my med pay?
Yes, at Apex Chiropractic we are able to make your med pay last to ensure you get the care you need. We treat the all the components of your injuries and work in conjunction with only the best providers in the area. We get you out of the acute phase and get you feeling better faster using the most advanced technique and equipment on the market!
FAQs About Seeing A Chiropractor After a Car Accident.
Yes! Depending on how severe the car accident injuries are a hospital may be your first stop. After that, a chiropractor nearby should be your next. The sooner the injuries like neck pain, back pain and whiplash can be treated, the better the outcome is for your health. If you’re looking for a car accident chiropractor in Louisville, CO, come on in! We are just minutes away and no appointment is necessary.
The sooner you get checked after a car accident, the smoother and quicker the recovery will be. There is a golden window of about 24 hours. If you can get in for chiropractic treatment within that time frame the prognosis is tremendously increased. If you can’t that is OK. You will want to get your appointment scheduled ASAP.
The appropriate chiropractic treatment is unique to each whiplash injury and is directed at the primary dysfunctions detected during the chiropractic whiplash exam. Car accident chiropractors are trained to diagnose and treat many of the injuries that are typically associated with whiplash-like neck pain, back pain, headaches, stiffness, anxiety and nervousness. The length of treatment depends on the severity of the whiplash and the results from the examination.
Many auto accident injuries can stay asymptomatic for days, weeks or even months following the trauma. No matter how minor the accident our body flees to “fight of flight” mode which does an excellent job at masking the injuries. Leaving injuries unattended and hoping the pain will eventually dissipate can cause the problems to worsen and some injuries to become permanent. The orthopedic textbook states symptoms can take all the way up to 10 years to begin to appear on a more regular basis following any type of accident. It’s hard to believe that car accidents at such slow speeds can result in injuries, but researchers recently conducted low-speed rear impact tests and concluded that 29% of people developed symptoms related to whiplash at speeds of just 2.5mph. Schedule an appointment today and see for yourself why chiropractic is best suited for healing the body after an auto accident.
Our car accident chiropractor in Louisville, CO, uses a 3 part NeuroTECH examination process to pinpoint exactly where the neck pain is coming from. After we locate the problem areas we will begin treatment to alleviate neck pain with the newest technique chiropractic has to offer, the Torque Release Technique. We will also be using deep tissue massage therapy to help with the soft tissue injuries as well as our spinal traction table for more severe injuries like disc herniations.
There is not a better type of auto injury doctor in the world to see for whiplash than a chiropractor. If your family, friends or medical doctor disagree and you live in the Superior, Lafayette or Broomfield area, please tell them to call Dr. Shane at 720-328-1790 with an explanation. Any auto injury chiropractor will be able to do the appropriate examination procedures to let you know if you sustained a whiplash injury. Please trust that the care we provide will be much better than wearing around the recommended neck brace.
Sciatica pain relief is one of our specialties. There are many causes of sciatica and car accidents are one of them. Due to the crazy weather we get out here in the Boulder, Colorado area, we are never at a shortage of helping people recover from slips, falls, and other forms of accident-related injuries. Sciatica is caused by abnormal pressure put on the nerves coming out of the low back. You may think chiropractors are bone doctors but we are really nerve doctors. The nerves just happen to be protected by the spinal bones. With the Torque Release Technique (TRT) the auto accident chiropractor can restore proper structure to the spine to alleviate pressure on the lumbar nerves responsible for sciatica allowing you to get back to your normal life.
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There are so many other benefits I have seen in my physical and mental well being as I went through this program!”Response from the ownerThank you so much Danette, we appreciate you and your trust in us! Kim T. ★★★★★ Dr. Shane is amazing and helps my TMJ! Would highly recommend him!Response from the ownerThanks Kim! Ruta R. ★★★★★ Dr. Shane and Staff are outstanding and compassionate, and just plain fun!Great attitudes and very professional. Dr. Shane has helped me with my reduction in anxiety and daily stress levels. I highly recommend their chiropractic services!!!!!Charity D. ★★★★★ So thorough and great for athletes not servws by traditional medicineResponse from the ownerHi Charity, thanks so much for the five stars! We are so excited to work with you more in the future. Grace F. ★★★★★ I’d highly recommend Apex to anyone looking to alleviate chronic pain! The combination of massage therapy with Jasmine and adjustments with Dr. Ray over the past 6 months have significantly eased my neck and back pain.Response from the ownerThanks so much for the five-star review Grace! It has been an absolute pleasure being a part of helping you to feel better! Krissy G. ★★★★★ Always an incredible experience.Response from the ownerThanks so much for the 5-star review! Jenny T. ★★★★★ Love the dog, love the people and love the improvement I’m feeling.Response from the ownerDjanga thanks for the five star review Jenny! Heather A. ★★★★★ After completing a series of red light sessions at Apex, I noticed greatly improved skin tone, tightening in my neck and décolletage, and 10” lost. The staff is wonderful, the atmosphere is comfortable, and scheduling was a snap. Their chiropractic services are top-notch and I’ve experienced less pain and a greater range of movement. I can’t recommend this business enough!Response from the ownerThank you so much for the 5 star review, Heather! We look forward to seeing you after the holidays! Jessie P. ★★★★★ Amazing staff!! Amazing results!Response from the ownerThanks so much for the five-star review! It has been a pleasure being a part of your journey to feeling better! JoAnn V. ★★★★★ Wonderful and they really want to get you betterResponse from the ownerThank you for the 5 stars, JoAnn! We are so excited for what is next for you! Kenneth G. ★★★★★ Always friendly & well accommodating!Response from the ownerThanks for the five-star review! Barb E. ★★★★☆ Careful adjustmentResponse from the ownerThank you for the five stars, Barb. We are excited to see what is in store for you next! Jeanne M. ★★★★★ Great staff that did scans and radiology - both very knowledgeable! My meeting with Dr. Shane was frank and informative. Great visit.Response from the ownerIt was great to meet you Jeanne! 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We enjoyed chatting with you through out the treatment yesterday! Tiffany B. K. ★★★★★ Amazing staff and an approach to chiropractic care that you can't get just anywhere. They are getting to the root of the problem.Response from the ownerIt was great to meet you this week and we look forward to being a part of your health journey! Josh L. ★★★★★ Dr Ray is the bestResponse from the ownerThanks so much for the 5-star review Josh! You have been amazing to work with!!! Carol K. ★★★★★ professional and I now understand my issuesResponse from the ownerIt was great meeting you yesterday Carol! We look forward to following alongside your wellness journey! Clayton B. ★★★★★ They have a wonderful team at Apex who are genuinely concerned about you as a person and as a patient! I strongly recommend Apex to everyone who needs either chiropractic or massage!!!Response from the ownerThank you for the 5 stars, Clayton! Jerry C. ★★★★★ Apex is an excellent team of healthcare providers. 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And let me tell you, his adjustment style is not aggressive or painful like some other chiros I've seen. I've been going to him for a while now and I gotta say, he's my favorite doctor by far. If you're looking for a chiropractor who knows what he's doing and cares about your well-being, go see Dr. Ray. You won't regret it!Response from the ownerThanks for the great review Paula! It has been great to see your progress over the past few months and we look forward to continuing to work with you! Stacie A. ★★★★★ Very friendly, informative, clean and transparent.Response from the ownerIt was great to meet you yesterday. Looking forward to being a part of your health journey! Kay V. ★★★★☆ The staff is knowledgeable and caring.Response from the ownerThanks for the review Kay! Eleanor M. ★★★★★ Every person in that office was TERRIFIC!! So helpful and kind! I couldn’t believe how wonderful they were! Each explained what they were doing as they worked on me! I could only give the highest accolades for this office! And I really felt awesome when l left there!!!’Response from the ownerThanks so much Eleanor! We look forward to being a part of your healthcare journey! Stacey G. ★★★★★ Thank you for all the help in getting my son the care he needs. Thanks so much for taking care of me, too!Response from the ownerThank you for trusting us with your son's care and we look forward to continuing to give your family the best care possible! S “FiNding Adventureland” W ★★★★☆ First time here. Had a good experience. I expect good things and recommend others to experience Apex for better health.Response from the ownerThank you, Shane! We are looking forward to your next steps in here so we can change that four star review to a five star :) We are excited to get to know you better and get you feeling better in the process! Jenny D. ★★★★★ I have enjoyed being under the care of this qualified and compassionate team. From the minute you walk through the door, you are greeted with friendly faces and caring people. I love the ‘non-cracking’ approach to chiropractic care and always feel so good after my adjustments! I chose to address the neuropathy in my feet and saw improvement under their neuropathic program, which requires commitment both in office and at home. Totally worth it! Thank you Apex for bringing relief!! Highly recommend their massages and time in the sauna!!Response from the ownerJenny you are the best and we enjoyed being part of your healing journey! We are all going to miss you hear at Apex!! Please be safe and enjoy your time in Arizona! Whenever you are back in town come see us please!! Ben S. ★★★★★ We just started going here after our previous 10+year Chiropractor moved to the Free state of Texas. Dr. Shane and his staff do a great job making you feel welcome and valued as a customer. They are helpful, they are knowledgeable, and after even just one adjustment I feel better. 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