What is a Differential Diagnosis and How Does That Help Determine What Caused My Pain?

All doctors will do what is known as a “differential diagnosis”.   The first part of that process is to take what is known as a “history of present illness”.   The doctor will ask when did this pain start and try to find out whether any occurrences that took place may be the cause of your … Read more

What Types of Tests May the Doctor Order?

Generally after you have sought follow-up care for auto accident injuries if your pain persists the normal medical protocols will call for you to have not just an x-ray but an MRI of the area that is hurt.  This is for areas such as your neck, back, knees, shoulders, wrists, ankles and even your hips.  … Read more

What Types of Doctors Can See Me After I’ve Been to the Emergency Room?

There are a number of different doctors that you can see after you’ve been to the emergency room.  You can see any physiatrist which is a physical therapy doctor, an orthopedic doctor, a general practitioner who works at a facility that accepts PIP, a neurologist – there are an infinite number of doctors who obtain … Read more

Why Go to the ER If You are Sore After an Accident?

Injuries, especially related to muscle spasms, soft tissue and/or swelling can be helped tremendously by going to an emergency room, being seen by a doctor and prescribed muscle relaxers that are anti-inflammatory right away.  Emergency room doctors know that the more swelling you have in either your neck or back or whatever area is injured … Read more

What Kind of Doctors/Specialist Should I See and Where Do I Start?

Post-Accident Medical Treatment When you are injured in an auto accident it can be a very scary process. Most people are upset, a little confused, not sure what to do and it can be very unsettling. If you feel bad, sore, shaken up – the first thing you should do is seek post-accident medical treatment … Read more