Relieve whiplash, pain, and anxiety after a motor vehicle accident
Acupuncture for Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) – ICBC Port Coquitlam | Maple Ridge | Pitt Meadows | Port Moody| Coquitlam | East Vancouver
Whiplash is a very common injury. It occurs frequently in motor vehicle accidents (MVA) when people are not prepared for sudden trauma.
Symptoms People Commonly Report
- Pain that feels diffuse or difficult to pinpoint
- Headaches
- Nerve-type symptoms
- Stress-related tension
- Sleep disturbance
Acupuncture may be incorporated alongside other services depending on symptom presentation.
👉 Learn more about ICBC-covered services on our ICBC Guidelines page.
With valid ICBC claims, ICBC covers the acupuncture treatment for up to 12 visits in the first 12 weeks of the date of injury. However, there are some car injuries where the symptoms may not appear for several hours or days after the accident. Whether you are suffering from soft tissue injuries or anxiety after a car accident, try acupuncture treatment in any one of our 5 locations, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam or East Vancouver for your rapid recovery. The only way to know for sure is to visit the acupuncturist for your ICBC injury as soon as possible after your accident.
First Appointment
- Our acupuncturist will perform a thorough assessment of your injury. Your therapist may also refer you to our other practitioners to develop a comprehensive treatment plan to improve your recovery time and outcome.
- After the assessment, the acupuncturist will provide appropriate therapy including needling and/or cupping that is ideal for your health condition.
- The acupuncturist will also go over post-treatment instructions that you can do at home.
- Our acupuncturist will determine the number of sessions you need for your ICBC injury and inform you if you have reached the maximum level of recovery.
Benefits of Acupuncture in Recovery from Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA)
- Do not sit and delay the treatment.
- Acupuncture is an effective way to treat both physical and psychological symptoms after the MVA rapidly.
- Acupuncture treatments can help to calm your nervous system as your body is in shock after the MVA.
- Decrease pain and increase range of motion
- Relax tense, knotted and strained muscles
- Relieve stress and anxiety
- Boost energy
- Decrease swelling and inflammation
- Treat headache, insomnia, whiplash/neck pain, back pain, sciatica, joint pain and more
In addition, commonly caused MVA injuries, such as soft tissue issues, are exceptionally handled by this treatment. This treatment helps to promote healing and reduces inflammation so that you can have a rapid recovery with acupuncture treatment.