Many people don’t realize how severe whiplash can be following an auto accident. Because symptoms might not be present or not severe many people delay receiving medical treatment after an auto accident. Unfortunately, waiting for the proper diagnosis of an injury and subsequent treatment can increase the risk of developing long-term and more severe complications in the future. Seeing a chiropractor as soon as you can after the initial accident will improve recovery time and lessen the chance of developing more aggressive problems down the line.