Auto Accident Injury Care · Almont, MI
Car Accident Chiropractor
in Almont, MI
Same-Day Care for Whiplash, Neck Pain and Back Pain
Sore, stiff or just not feeling right since the crash? Car accident patients are usually seen the same day at Kamego Chiropractic. Dr. Kamego will examine you carefully, take X-rays right here if you need them, and explain what he finds before any treatment begins. Serving Almont, Romeo, Imlay City, Dryden, Armada and Lapeer County since 2000.
- Usually seen the same day
- Digital X-rays on site
- Gentle, no-cracking option
Usually Seen
ProAdjuster
Can I Be Seen Today?
Usually, yes. Car accident patients are typically seen the same day they call us at (810) 798-7500.
Will No-Fault Pay for It?
In most cases, Michigan no-fault insurance pays for reasonably necessary care after a crash, and that includes chiropractic care.
Do I Need X-Rays?
If your exam shows you need them, digital X-rays are taken right here and reviewed with you at the same visit.
Whiplash and Delayed Pain
Why You Can Feel Fine After a Crash and Hurt Days Later
In a collision, your seatbelt holds your body in place while your head keeps moving. It’s thrown backward and then forward with force, which can strain the muscles and other soft tissues of your neck. This is whiplash, and rear-end crashes are the most common cause.
Right after an accident, it’s easy to overlook pain while you’re dealing with the car, the insurance and everything else. According to Mayo Clinic, whiplash symptoms most often start within days of the injury, which is why it’s worth getting checked even if you felt okay at the scene.
At the Scene
You Feel Shaken but Okay
You may feel shaken up but mostly fine. With so much going on, stiffness or soreness is easy to miss.
The Next Few Days
Symptoms Start to Show Up
Neck pain and stiffness, headaches at the base of the skull, or sore shoulders and upper back often show up as whiplash symptoms develop.
Weeks Later
Pain That Lingers
Pain that won’t go away, tingling or numbness in the arms, dizziness, trouble sleeping or trouble focusing are all reasons to get checked.
Symptom information: Mayo Clinic, Whiplash: Symptoms and causes.
Step by Step
What to Do After a Car Accident in Michigan
A few simple steps can protect your health and make your insurance claim easier to manage.
Get emergency care first if you need it
If anyone is seriously hurt, call 911. If you notice any of the emergency warning signs on this page, go to the emergency room before anything else.
Report the crash and open a claim
Call your auto insurance company, report the accident and write down your claim number. If the police made a report, keep the report number too.
Get checked, even if you feel okay
Mayo Clinic recommends seeing a healthcare professional if you have neck pain or other whiplash symptoms after a car accident, to rule out broken bones or other damage. Car accident patients are usually seen the same day here.
Write down what you notice
Keep simple notes about pain, stiffness, headaches, sleep and missed work. It helps Dr. Kamego track your progress, and it gives your insurance company a clear picture.
Stick with your care plan
Keep your appointments and do your home exercises. Our Home Exercise & Self Care Guide has gentle neck and back exercises Dr. Kamego may recommend.
Go to the ER or Call 911 First If You Have:
- New weakness, numbness or loss of coordination
- A headache that gets worse and does not go away
- Repeated vomiting, slurred speech or confusion
- Passing out, or being very drowsy or hard to wake
- One pupil larger than the other
- Severe neck pain, or loss of bladder or bowel control
- Chest pain, belly pain or trouble breathing
Head injury warning signs are from the CDC. When in doubt, get checked at the emergency room.
Car Accident Injuries
Car Accident Injuries We Help With
Every crash is different, so your care starts with a careful exam. These are some of the most common problems we see after an accident.
Whiplash and Neck Pain
Neck pain and stiffness, and pain that gets worse when you turn your head or look up and down.
Headaches After a Crash
Headaches that start at the base of the skull and come with a stiff, sore neck.
Low Back Pain
Aching, stiffness or muscle spasms in the low back after the jolt of the impact.
Shoulder and Upper Back Pain
Tight, sore muscles across the shoulders and between the shoulder blades.
Pain or Tingling Into the Arms or Legs
Pain, tingling or numbness that travels into the arms or legs and may point to an irritated nerve.
Muscle Strain and Spasms
Sore, guarded muscles from bracing during the crash, often in the neck, shoulders and back.
Caring for Almont
Your Care at Kamego Chiropractic
How Dr. Kamego Cares for Car Accident Injuries
Dr. Gregory J. Kamego, DC, has cared for patients in Almont since 2000. After a crash, he starts by understanding exactly what happened and how you feel, then builds a plan around it.
A Same-Day Exam
We go over how the crash happened and what you’ve noticed since. Dr. Kamego checks how your spine moves, along with your muscles, reflexes and strength.
X-Rays If You Need Them
When your exam shows imaging would help, digital X-rays are taken here and reviewed with you at the same visit.
Gentle Care That Fits How You Feel
A sore neck may not be ready for a traditional adjustment. The ProAdjuster uses gentle tapping with no twisting or cracking. Hands-on adjustments, massage therapy and laser therapy are available when they fit your plan.
Referrals When You Need More
If your exam points to something that needs advanced imaging, like an MRI, or care from another provider, like physical therapy, Dr. Kamego will refer you and work alongside them.
Your exam findings, X-rays and progress are documented at every visit, so you and your insurance company have a clear record of your care.
Michigan No-Fault, Explained
Does Michigan No-Fault Insurance Cover Chiropractic Care?
In most cases, yes. Under Michigan’s no-fault law, personal injury protection (PIP) pays for reasonably necessary care after an auto accident, and that includes chiropractic care. Here’s what’s helpful to know before your first visit.
It Doesn’t Matter Who Caused the Crash
Michigan PIP benefits are paid without regard to fault (MCL 500.3105), so you can use them even if the accident was your fault.
Your Coverage Level Matters
Since July 2020, Michigan drivers choose a PIP medical coverage level, from unlimited coverage to lower limits for people with qualifying health coverage, Medicaid or Medicare (Michigan DIFS). Your level sets how much your auto insurance will pay.
Your Health Insurance May Pay First
If you chose to coordinate your auto and health insurance, your health insurer agrees to pay first for care after a crash. Bring both insurance cards to your first visit.
Don’t Wait to Open a Claim
Report the crash to your auto insurance company and get a claim number. Michigan law generally requires written notice of your injury to your insurer within one year of the accident (MCL 500.3145).
What to Bring to Your First Visit
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Questions About Your Coverage?
Every policy is different. Your auto insurance company can explain your specific benefits, and our front desk is happy to answer questions about your visit.
This is general information, not legal advice. Sources: Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, MCL 500.3105 and MCL 500.3145.
Helping Accident Patients From
Car Accident Questions
Car Accident Chiropractor FAQs
How soon should I see a chiropractor after a car accident?
As soon as you can, once any emergency concerns have been ruled out. Whiplash symptoms most often start within days of an injury (Mayo Clinic), so getting checked early gives you a clear starting point and helps rule out anything more serious. At Kamego Chiropractic, car accident patients are usually seen the same day they call.
Can a chiropractor help with whiplash?
Chiropractic care is a common option for neck pain after a car accident. A 2016 clinical practice guideline on neck pain and whiplash injuries from traffic collisions concluded that a multimodal approach, combining manual therapy, self-management advice and exercise, is an effective treatment strategy for both recent and long-lasting neck pain (Bussières et al., 2016). Here, that can mean gentle adjustments, home exercises and advice on staying active while you recover. Results vary from person to person.
Does Michigan no-fault insurance cover chiropractic care?
In most cases, yes. Personal injury protection (PIP) pays for reasonably necessary care after an auto accident, including chiropractic care. How much is covered depends on the PIP medical coverage level on your policy, and if you coordinated your auto and health insurance, your health insurance may pay first. Your auto insurance company can explain your specific benefits (Michigan DIFS).
What if the accident was my fault?
Michigan no-fault benefits are paid without regard to fault (MCL 500.3105), so you can still use your personal injury protection benefits for your care.
I feel fine. Should I still get checked?
It’s a good idea. Pain and stiffness often don’t show up until a day or more after a crash, and Mayo Clinic recommends getting a quick diagnosis after a car accident to rule out broken bones or other damage. A check-up now also gives you a clear starting point if symptoms show up later.
Do I need a referral or a police report to be seen?
No referral is needed to see a chiropractor. For your insurance claim, it helps to bring your claim number and, if the police made a report, the report number.
Will an adjustment hurt if my neck is already sore?
Your care is matched to how you feel. The ProAdjuster uses gentle, computer-guided tapping with no twisting or cracking, which many patients prefer when their neck is sore after a crash. Dr. Kamego will explain what he plans to do before he starts, and you can always tell him if something doesn’t feel right.
What if I need an MRI or physical therapy?
If your exam shows you need advanced imaging, such as an MRI, or care from another provider, such as a physical therapist, Dr. Kamego will refer you and coordinate your care with them.
How long will my recovery take?
It depends on your injuries, your overall health and how long it’s been since the crash. Mayo Clinic notes that most people with whiplash get better within a few weeks, while some have pain that lasts longer. Dr. Kamego will recommend a plan after your exam and update it as you improve.
Kamego Chiropractic
Hurt in a Car Accident?
Let’s Get You Checked
Call us today. Car accident patients are usually seen the same day, and we’re happy to answer your questions before you come in.