Seeking Proper Treatment After a MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident)

Seeking Treatment After a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)

At Chambers Medical Group, we provide Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) care. We understand more than anyone how both physically and emotionally traumatic that can be. Following an accident, individuals may experience a range of injuries, from minor bruises and sprains to more severe trauma requiring an immediate trip to the ER. However, despite the importance of seeking treatment, many people hesitate to do so for various reasons, including misconceptions surrounding injuries sustained in accidents. Dr. Aaron Workman of one of the highest rated motor vehicle injury medical care facilities, Chambers Medical Group in Lexington, often discovers this reluctance when going over injuries with patients. Let us talk about some of the reasons people are hesitant to take care of themselves first and foremost.

1. Concerns About Financial Costs:

Cost is one of the biggest reasons people will ignore injuries. Some individuals may worry about the expense of the ambulance ride, the hospital visit, diagnostic tests, and treatment plans, especially if they do not have health insurance coverage. As a result, they may delay or avoid seeking help altogether, hoping that their injuries will heal on their own.

2. Fear of Being Judged:

The word “embarrassed” comes to mind when speaking with some patients following an MVA. Patients can have the mindset that because they have an injury, they are seen as weak or vulnerable. There may also be cultural norms that affect their attitude of getting help. As a result, patients feel reluctant to admit that they are injured or in pain, fearing that others will judge them negatively. These patients usually hesitate when asked how bad an injured area feels. They may wait until the pain is severe before making the seriousness of the problem known.

3. Belief That Injuries Are Minor:

Individuals may downplay the severity of their injuries following the accident, believing that they are minor and not in need of medical attention. They may attribute their pain or discomfort to temporary soreness or stiffness, assuming that it will resolve on its own with time. However, even seemingly minor injuries can have long-term consequences if left untreated, potentially leading to chronic pain, mobility issues, and other complications.

4. Documentation:

Unfortunately, at a time of possible physical pain, emotional trauma, whiplash, mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and other injuries, all the paperwork can be overwhelming. At that point, an individual may prefer to deal with their pain than start the perceived mountain of paperwork it will require to get healthy. Keep in mind seeking medical treatment can provide notable protections and documentation serving as considerable evidence in insurance claims and possible legal actions. This will be the only record of what happened to you.

Although you may feel it is not necessary to be evaluated after an MVA, I assure you it is essential for you to prioritize your health and well-being by seeking help. It is common to have accident victims come in “just to get checked out” only to discover they really need help. It is important to put any mental barriers behind and minimize the risk of possible long-term complications. Seeking treatment is a proactive step toward healing and recovery.

— This article is written by Aaron Workman, DC, one of the members of Chambers Medical Group’s team of car accident chiropractors who offer a variety of treatments and therapies ranging from diagnostic testing to various soft tissue therapies for car accidents and injuries in Kentucky

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