Have you unfortunately been involved in a
Motor Vehicle Accident?
Motor Vehicle Accident?
Did you know that Oregon law requires motor vehicle insurance companies to provide Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage for any reasonable and necessary medical expenses related to motor vehicle accident injuries no matter who is at fault?
If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident
and have a prescription for massage therapy,
Mindful Massage Milwaukie will bill your insurance for you.
If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident
and have a prescription for massage therapy,
Mindful Massage Milwaukie will bill your insurance for you.
If you've been involved in a car accident in the state of Oregon you automatically receive $15,000 of massage and other forms of rehabilitative care from the providers of your choosing. Before seeking therapeutic massage services, your primary care provider (medical doctor, chiropractor, naturopathic physician, or acupuncturist) must evaluate the extent of your injuries and determine whether massage is an appropriate treatment for you.
Prior to coming in for your appointment, you must obtain a prescription for Massage Therapy from your primary care provider.
The prescription from your medical provider must include:
* the diagnosis code(s)
* the number of massage treatments recommended
* the frequency of massage treatments recommended
* the number of massage treatments recommended
* the frequency of massage treatments recommended
Along with your intake form, the following information is also needed:
* your insurance carrier, address, and phone number
* your policy number, claim number, and the date of the incident
* claim adjuster's name, phone number, and fax number
* your insurance carrier, address, and phone number
* your policy number, claim number, and the date of the incident
* claim adjuster's name, phone number, and fax number
Auto accidents can cause these conditions among others:
whiplash
neck, back, and shoulder injuries
tendon damage
muscle spasms
myofascial pain
headaches/migraines
joint pain and stiffness
chronic aches, pains, and fatigue
secondary muscle group pain ("guarding")
insomnia (pain can interrupt sleep)
psychological stress/anxiety/depression
Typical goals of massage therapy in injury recovery may include:
decrease pain and inflammation
decrease muscle tension/spasms
increase mobility/range of motion
reduce stress/anxiety/depression
improve circulation
whiplash
neck, back, and shoulder injuries
tendon damage
muscle spasms
myofascial pain
headaches/migraines
joint pain and stiffness
chronic aches, pains, and fatigue
secondary muscle group pain ("guarding")
insomnia (pain can interrupt sleep)
psychological stress/anxiety/depression
Typical goals of massage therapy in injury recovery may include:
decrease pain and inflammation
decrease muscle tension/spasms
increase mobility/range of motion
reduce stress/anxiety/depression
improve circulation
It is common to not notice any soft tissue injury immediately following a vehicle accident, then wake up a week, two weeks or sometimes even months later, with severe neck pain, back spasm, or headache. In fact, the symptoms of the soft tissue injuries you may have sustained might not arise for up to six months after the initial collision.
Soft tissue includes the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your body. Soft tissue injuries cannot be detected on x-rays and are often overlooked, yet they can cause severe debilitating pain. Sprains and strains are referred to as soft tissue injuries. For example a whiplash injury to the neck, also known as cervical sprain/strain, is one of the most common injuries that result from an auto accident. This injury occurs when the head is abruptly jerked back and forth, as is often the case in an auto accident, and the muscles and ligaments are injured.
Massage therapy can be effective in treating soft tissue injuries. It is important to begin massage treatment as soon as possible to begin the recovery process. Injuries left untreated can sometime persist for months or even years.
Massage therapy can also aid recovery by restoring balance to your autonomic nervous system. Relaxation techniques such as Swedish massage can help alleviate the shock and trauma on your nervous system caused by an accident. Massage therapy promotes circulation of blood and lymph which can reduce swelling as well as assist in flushing the injured area with fresh blood rich in nutrients that aid in faster tissue recovery.
Car accidents cause physical trauma, there is no question about that. Many times there can also be an emotional impact of a motor vehicle accident. Massage is extremely beneficial in helping you find relief for your body and your mind.
It was just a fender bender and there is no damage to my car, do I still need to seek medical attention?
Low impact car accidents still affect your body. A motor vehicle accident doesn't need to be high speed to cause soft tissue damage. Physical symptoms from car accidents can sometimes take days, weeks, and even months to present themselves. Not seeking medical attention from the beginning may result in lifelong pain.
Get treated as soon as possible!
Soft tissue includes the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your body. Soft tissue injuries cannot be detected on x-rays and are often overlooked, yet they can cause severe debilitating pain. Sprains and strains are referred to as soft tissue injuries. For example a whiplash injury to the neck, also known as cervical sprain/strain, is one of the most common injuries that result from an auto accident. This injury occurs when the head is abruptly jerked back and forth, as is often the case in an auto accident, and the muscles and ligaments are injured.
Massage therapy can be effective in treating soft tissue injuries. It is important to begin massage treatment as soon as possible to begin the recovery process. Injuries left untreated can sometime persist for months or even years.
Massage therapy can also aid recovery by restoring balance to your autonomic nervous system. Relaxation techniques such as Swedish massage can help alleviate the shock and trauma on your nervous system caused by an accident. Massage therapy promotes circulation of blood and lymph which can reduce swelling as well as assist in flushing the injured area with fresh blood rich in nutrients that aid in faster tissue recovery.
Car accidents cause physical trauma, there is no question about that. Many times there can also be an emotional impact of a motor vehicle accident. Massage is extremely beneficial in helping you find relief for your body and your mind.
It was just a fender bender and there is no damage to my car, do I still need to seek medical attention?
Low impact car accidents still affect your body. A motor vehicle accident doesn't need to be high speed to cause soft tissue damage. Physical symptoms from car accidents can sometimes take days, weeks, and even months to present themselves. Not seeking medical attention from the beginning may result in lifelong pain.
Get treated as soon as possible!