It is critical to get chiropractic treatment the day of or as soon as possible because we do not want your body getting used to the new misaligned position. The longer you wait to come in, the harder it can be to fix the issues. Sometimes auto accident victims may not feel pain for days, weeks, or even months, only to experience discomfort seemingly out of nowhere. This is because a misaligned spine will gradually exert force on the ligaments, discs, nerves, and muscles, causing compensations up and down the spine until the body runs out of options. Then the body will start to emit pain signals. This is why it is vital to address the problem immediately and correct it or at least get examined to see if you may have this issue.