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What to Do After a Car Accident: Assessment and Recovery
Short answer
Get assessed, even if you feel okay. Dave Tam, RMT, says symptoms can appear hours or days after a car accident, so an assessment by a medical or healthcare professional is a good idea. With severe symptoms or concern about a serious condition, seek medical attention first.
From Dave Tam, RMT, Director and Registered Massage Therapist, Artemis Wellness Clinic, Richmond, BC.
In this video
- Reporting neck pain, headaches, back pain or dizziness
- Coordinating care according to an assessment
- Seeking medical attention first for severe symptoms or a possible serious injury
About this video
Symptoms can appear later
Feeling okay immediately after a collision does not mean there will be no concerns to discuss later. In this video, Dave Tam talks about symptoms that may appear hours or days after a car accident and the value of being assessed by a medical or healthcare professional.
Coordinated care after assessment
Dave describes how Artemis Wellness Clinic in Richmond, BC, can help guide recovery using services such as physiotherapy, massage therapy and acupuncture where appropriate. He closes with a clear priority: severe symptoms or concerns about a serious condition call for medical attention first.
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Full transcript
What Dave Tam, RMT says in the video, from its captions.
Even if you feel okay after a car accident, symptoms can sometimes show up hours or days later. If you've been involved in an accident, it's a good idea to get assessed by a medical or healthcare professional, especially if you develop neck, headache, back pain, or dizziness and other symptoms. At Artemis we assess your injuries and help you guide through your recovery with physiotherapy, massage therapy, acupuncture and other treatments which are appropriate.
If you have severe symptoms or concerns about a serious condition, seek medical attention first.
Questions about this video
Can symptoms appear after the day of the accident?
Dave says symptoms can sometimes appear hours or days later, even if someone feels okay immediately after the accident.
What if symptoms are severe or a serious injury is a concern?
Dave's instruction in the video is to seek medical attention first.
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Educational information only. Individual assessment and treatment advice are provided by your healthcare professional.
Book an appointment
For non-emergency recovery planning, contact Artemis Wellness Clinic in Richmond. Seek medical attention first for severe symptoms or concerns about a serious injury.