- Seek care within 24-72 hours
Even minor accidents can cause injuries that worsen over time. - Document your injuries
Take photos, note pain levels, and keep medical records. - Contact a chiropractor
Early treatment improves outcomes and supports insurance or personal injury claims. - Avoid self-treatment without guidance
Proper evaluation ensures safe and effective recovery.
How We Help: Accident & Injury Conditions and Treatment
Expert care for common accident injuries and conditions.
Learn More About Common Injuries
Whiplash is a rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck—common in rear-end collisions—that overstretches muscles, ligaments, and joints. Whiplash can appear hours or days after a crash. Even a low-impact accident can cause significant inflammation and instability. Whiplash doesn’t always appear immediately and can develop over time
Common symptoms of whiplash:
- Neck stiffness or limited movement
- Sharp or aching neck pain
- Headaches at the base of the skull
- Shoulder or upper back soreness
- Dizziness or fatigue
- Tingling in arms or hands
Back and spinal injuries occur when the force of a car accident compresses, twists, or misaligns the spine, leading to disc irritation, muscle strain, or joint dysfunction.
Common symptoms of back and spinal injuries:
- Mid- or low-back pain
- Neck pain
- Radiating discomfort into hips or legs
- Muscle tightness or spasms
- Reduced range of motion
Strains and joint injuries can occur when seat belts and impact forces commonly injure the shoulder, knees, wrists, or hips during collisions.
Common symptoms for shoulder and joint injuries:
- Joint pain or instability
- Limited motion
- Swelling or tenderness
- Clicking or sharp pain during use
The force of an accident can strain the neck and upper spine, leading to tension, misalignment, and nerve irritation that often cause headaches.
Common symptoms of headaches:
- Dull, throbbing, or pressure-like head pain
- Headaches starting at the base of the skull or behind the eyes
- Neck stiffness or limited movement
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Dizziness or nausea
- Headaches that worsen with movement or prolonged sitting
A disc injury occurs when the soft cushions between the vertebrae become irritated, bulging, or herniated due to the force of an accident. Sudden impact can compress the spine and place excessive pressure on spinal discs.
Common symptoms of Disc Injuries
- Neck or back pain
- Radiating pain into arms or legs
- Numbness or tingling
- Muscle weakness
- Stiffness or limited movement
Don’t Wait: Immediate Steps to Take After an Accident
Sources
- 93% of patients report improved function – National Library of Medicine
- 85% of patients report reduced pain without drugs – Science Direct
- 4.8/5% Average Satisfaction (10,000+ patient reviews) – Chiro One
- Patients receiving chiropractic care returned to work nearly 50% faster after injury – Wolf CR, “Industrial Back Injury,” Int. Rev.Chiropractic (as cited in industry reviews)