Get evaluated even if you feel fine
This is the single most important thing to understand after a collision: adrenaline masks injury. It is extremely common to walk away from a crash feeling shaken but okay, then wake up two or three days later barely able to turn your head. Soft tissue damage takes time to become symptomatic as inflammation builds.
There is also a documentation reason to come in quickly. Insurance adjusters look hard at the gap between the date of the collision and the date of first treatment. A delay of weeks gives them room to argue your injuries came from something else. Getting examined promptly protects both your body and your claim.
Low speed does not mean low force
Patients constantly downplay their crash because the car was barely damaged. But modern bumpers are engineered to absorb impact without deforming, which means energy that used to crumple sheet metal now transfers into the occupants. Documented whiplash injuries occur regularly in collisions under 10 miles per hour.
Your neck does not care what your bumper looks like. If your head was thrown forward and back, the ligaments and facet joints in your cervical spine took that load.
How we treat crash injuries
We start with a thorough orthopedic and neurological exam and take digital X-rays on site to rule out fracture and assess whether your cervical curve has been altered, a common and objectively measurable consequence of whiplash. If findings suggest disc involvement or something beyond our scope, we refer for advanced imaging immediately.
Treatment usually combines gentle adjustments, MLS cold laser to control inflammation in acutely injured tissue, our muscle protocol to prevent disorganized scar tissue from forming in strained muscles, spinal decompression when a disc is involved, and progressive rehab to rebuild the stability the injury took away.
Billing, attorneys, and paperwork
Most auto injury patients pay nothing out of pocket. Care is typically billed to the at-fault driver's liability coverage, your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) if you carry it, or handled on a letter of protection if you are working with an attorney.
We produce the detailed, properly coded narrative reports that claims and personal injury cases require, and we will coordinate directly with your attorney's office. If you do not have representation and want one, we can point you toward local firms, with no financial relationship on our end.
Benefits of auto accident injury care
- Same-week appointments for accident victims
- On-site digital X-ray to rule out serious injury
- Typically no out-of-pocket cost to you
- Detailed documentation for insurance and legal claims
- Direct coordination with your attorney
- Referral for advanced imaging or specialists when needed
Conditions we use this for
Whiplash
The injury that often feels manageable for three days and then is not, and that becomes chronic when it is never properly treated.
Neck Pain
Your head weighs about twelve pounds, and every inch it drifts forward multiplies the load your neck has to hold all day.
Back Pain
The most common reason people find us, and one of the most treatable, once you know what is actually causing it.
Headaches & Migraines
A large share of chronic headaches originate in the neck, which is why they keep coming back no matter what you take for them.
Herniated & Bulging Discs
A disc diagnosis is not a sentence. Most herniations respond well to conservative care without ever reaching an operating room.
Shoulder Pain
The shoulder trades stability for range of motion, which is exactly why it goes wrong so often, and why local treatment alone rarely fixes it.
Auto Accident Injury Care: common questions
How soon after a car accident should I see a chiropractor?
Within 72 hours whenever possible, even if you feel fine. Symptoms frequently do not surface for two to three days, and a documented early evaluation both protects your health and prevents an adjuster from arguing your injuries are unrelated to the crash.
Will this cost me anything?
In most cases, no. Auto injury care is typically covered by the at-fault party's liability policy, your own PIP coverage, or a letter of protection through your attorney. We verify all of this for you up front and explain exactly what applies to your situation.
Do I need an attorney to be treated here?
No. Plenty of our accident patients handle their own claims. If your case is complicated or the insurer is disputing liability, we can suggest local personal injury firms. We have no financial arrangement with any of them.
What if the accident was months ago?
Come in anyway. Untreated whiplash frequently becomes chronic neck pain and recurring headaches years later, because scar tissue laid down in a disorganized pattern never regained normal function. Treating old injuries is harder than treating fresh ones, but it is far from hopeless.
Do you treat injuries from rideshare or work vehicle accidents?
Yes. Uber, Lyft, delivery, and company vehicle collisions all follow the same clinical process. The billing pathway differs, and we will help you identify which policy applies.
