Which doctor should I see after Car Accident?

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    Eco 209.***.11.213 3174

    Out car was hit by another car from back. Our car was pused forward 20 feet.
    Nobody was seriously injured and we didn’t go to ER.
    But next day neck and back pain gets worse.
    We contacted primary physician but he reused to treat us due to car accident related.
    We don’t know where else we can go to get treated.
    Could you please let us know? We are in Florida. Thank you.

    • skipper 76.***.240.203

      You can go to see a chiropractor.
      Chiropractors treat car accident related people with headache, neck, back, and shoulder pain. The results are pretty good in most cases and it is very importnat to take care right after the accident to prevent long term complications. I say it from my experience.Good luck!
      PS. If you need help to locate good one, just drop few words.
      I will assist you.

    • Eco 209.***.11.213

      Thank you very much.
      What is difference between MD and chiropractor?
      Should I see MD before meeting chiropractor?

    • 216.***.146.96

      No, you should see an orthopedic doctor first.
      According to what you described it might not be a serious one. But you should seek a doctor’s opinion first. And then you can later decide to go to chiropractor and/or physical therapy.

    • Eco 209.***.11.213

      Thank you very much for your opinion.
      What is the difference between chiropractor and physical therapist?
      I think I will end up with either of one. I don’t think I have any bone broken or hurt.

    • skipper 76.***.240.203

      If you think, you have no broken bone. You do not need to see orthopedic doctor. Chiropractors, they are first care provider so you don’t need referral or first opinion from MD or OMD.
      As long as I konw, physical therapists focus on treating muscle problems by stretchin or strengthing.
      On the other hand Chiorpractors focus on finding, correcting of skeletal misalignments that could cause pain and health problems from nervous syatem dysfunction. I guess chiropractors most of them also do some types of physical therapy work to relief your pain at first and gradually correct spinal problems that could cause future health complications.

    • Eco 209.***.11.213

      I appreciate your reply! This is very helpful!