Auto Accident Injury Treatment
Comprehensive care for whiplash and collision injuries to help you recover fully after an auto accident.
Understanding Auto Accident Injuries
The force of a rear-impact collision causes your neck to whip back and forth rapidly, damaging the muscles, ligaments, and vertebrae in your cervical spine. Even low-speed collisions can cause significant injuries that may not show symptoms for days or weeks after the accident.
Do Not Wait to Seek Treatment
Many auto accident injuries have delayed symptoms. Pain, stiffness, and headaches may not appear until days or even weeks after the collision. Early evaluation and treatment can prevent minor injuries from developing into chronic conditions.
Common Symptoms After an Accident
Chronic Pain
Persistent neck, back, or shoulder pain that may worsen over time without proper treatment
Headaches
Frequent headaches and migraines caused by cervical spine damage from the collision impact
Stiffness
Reduced range of motion in the neck and back, making it difficult to turn or bend
Concentration Issues
Difficulty concentrating, brain fog, and cognitive challenges from whiplash-related injuries
How Whiplash Occurs
During a rear-impact collision, your body is pushed forward while your head lags behind, then snaps forward violently. This whipping motion can happen in a fraction of a second and causes:
Cervical Spine Damage
The rapid back-and-forth motion strains and tears muscles and ligaments in the neck.
Disc Herniation
The force can cause spinal discs to bulge or rupture, pressing on nearby nerves.
Nerve Irritation
Displaced vertebrae and swollen tissues compress nerves, causing radiating pain.
Soft Tissue Injury
Muscles, tendons, and ligaments throughout the neck and upper back sustain micro-tears.
Our Treatment Approach
We provide comprehensive care for auto accident injuries, from initial evaluation through full rehabilitation. We also work with your auto insurance and personal injury attorneys.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Gentle spinal adjustments realign displaced vertebrae, relieve nerve pressure, and restore proper function to the cervical and thoracic spine.
Spinal Decompression
Non-surgical decompression therapy gently stretches the spine to relieve disc herniation and reduce pressure on compressed nerves.
Rehabilitation
Progressive exercise programs that restore strength, flexibility, and range of motion while preventing scar tissue formation.
Injured in an Auto Accident?
Do not wait for symptoms to worsen. Schedule your free consultation today and begin your recovery with Dr. Matthews.
Or call us directly at (317) 272-4100