Auto Accident Injury Care in Coral Gables
The Hidden Impact of Car Accidents
“It’s your body against two cars,” is how Dr. Besson describes motor vehicle accidents. Your body absorbs tremendous trauma during a collision, but here’s what many people don’t realize: younger individuals often don’t feel pain for 30 days after an accident.
This delayed response happens because your body excels at masking trauma initially, and adrenaline keeps replaying the accident like a movie on repeat. Meanwhile, your nervous system stays locked in fight-or-flight mode, preventing the rest and healing your body desperately needs.
Resetting Your Nervous System for Healing
Auto accidents throw your entire nervous system out of balance, keeping you stuck in sympathetic overdrive instead of the parasympathetic state where actual healing occurs. Chiropractic works by resetting this nervous system imbalance, allowing your body to shift into “rest and digest” mode.
Patients consistently report the same after their first post-accident adjustment: the best sleep since the collision. This isn’t coincidence; it’s your nervous system finally getting permission to heal.
Getting Complete Care That Covers All Bases
Recovering from a crash requires more than just chiropractic adjustments. Dr. Besson coordinates with a network of specialists to ensure nothing gets overlooked. We start with full X-rays of every affected region plus any extremities that need attention, then arrange MRIs when necessary.
Our team works directly with orthopedic doctors, EMTs, and neurologists if your case requires additional expertise. We also handle insurance paperwork and communication, removing that stress from your recovery process.
Going Through the Recovery Process
Motor vehicle accident recovery typically spans three to four months, sometimes longer, depending on the severity of your injuries. Initially, you’ll need three to four visits per week because we’re actively counteracting the trauma your body experienced.
Treatment begins immediately—we don’t wait weeks to start your care. You’ll need to bring your license, claim number, and accident report to your first 40-minute appointment. This in-depth approach ensures your body gets the intensive support it needs during those critical early weeks.