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Plain-language answers about car accidents, Georgia auto insurance, whiplash, concussion signs and back pain, from Dr. Teresa Jackson, D.C.
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Back Pain After an Accident: When to See a Doctor
Back pain after a fall or injury is on the National Institutes of Health's list of reasons to see a doctor. So is back pain with trouble urinating, leg weakness or numbness, or fever. Here is the full list.
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Headache After a Car Accident: Concussion Signs That Can Show Up Later
A headache after a crash can be a concussion symptom, and MedlinePlus says some symptoms show up a few days or weeks later. Here are the signs, and which ones need care right away.
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Hurt in a Wreck in Georgia? How Auto Insurance Works
Georgia drivers must carry liability insurance of at least $25,000 per person, $50,000 per incident and $25,000 for property damage. Here is what the state says each kind of auto coverage does.
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Neck Pain and Whiplash After a Car Accident
Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck, also called a neck sprain or strain. Here is what MedlinePlus says about it, which neck symptoms are an emergency, and how an exam works.
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Numbness or Weakness After a Wreck: Why Emergency Care Comes First
Numbness that spreads down an arm or leg, weakness and difficulty walking are all on MedlinePlus's list of spinal cord injury symptoms. Here is why those signs mean 911 first, and what to do at the scene.
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What Research Says About Spinal Manipulation for Back and Neck Pain
The National Institutes of Health reports modest benefits from spinal manipulation for low-back pain, some help for neck pain, mild side effects that mostly pass within 24 hours and very rare serious ones.
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