Specialized care for whiplash, spinal injuries, and post-traumatic pain
If you were involved in a car accident and still feel pain, stiffness, or new symptoms – it is not “just soreness”
Many patients are told their symptoms will go away with time. Others are prescribed medication or advised to rest.
However, it is very common for symptoms to persist or even worsen days or weeks after an accident.
You may notice:
- Neck pain or stiffness (whiplash)
- Headaches that begin at the base of the skull
- Back pain or tightness
- Pain radiating into the arms or legs
- Numbness, tingling, or burning sensations
- Dizziness, fatigue, or difficulty concentrating
These symptoms are often the result of mechanical injury to the spine, soft tissues, and nervous system – even when initial imaging appears normal.
Early, targeted care is critical to prevent symptoms from becoming chronic.
Understanding Car Accident Injuries
During a motor vehicle collision, the body is exposed to rapid acceleration and deceleration forces that can affect:
- Cervical and lumbar spine joints
- Spinal discs
- Muscles, ligaments, and fascia
- Nerves and surrounding structures
Whiplash injuries, in particular, can create joint irritation, muscular guarding, and nervous system sensitivity that persist long after the accident.
Conditions We Commonly Treat After Car Accidents
- Whiplash and cervical sprain/strain injuries
- Post-traumatic headaches
- Cervical and lumbar disc injuries
- Nerve impingement and pinched nerves
- Sciatica and radiating leg pain
- Thoracic spine pain and rib dysfunction
- Muscle and ligament injury
- Post-concussion symptoms (in coordination with appropriate providers)
- Stiffness and reduced spinal mobility
- Delayed-onset pain following accidents
Why Symptoms Often Persist After an Accident
Many car accident injuries are not immediately visible on imaging.
Persistent symptoms are commonly related to:
- Joint dysfunction and restricted movement
- Soft tissue injury and protective muscle guarding
- Disc irritation increasing nerve sensitivity
- Altered movement patterns following injury
- Nervous system sensitization
Our Car Accident Treatment Approach
At Vartanyan Chiropractic, care is focused on both clinical recovery and proper documentation, which is essential in personal injury cases.
Targeted soft tissue therapy
Precise Chiropractic Adjustments
Cox Flexion-Distraction Decompression Therapy
Nerve Mobility and Desensitization Techniques
Movement-Based Rehabilitation and Stabilization
Supportive Therapeutic Modalities
Used to reduce inflammation, calm irritated tissues, and improve tolerance to treatment.
How Our Approach Is Different
Many clinics provide basic care after accidents. Our approach emphasizes:
- Identifying the specific structures injured
- Modifying care based on tissue irritability and trauma severity
- Integrating spinal, muscular, and neurological treatment
- Providing clear explanations so patients understand their condition
- Maintaining high-quality documentation for personal injury cases
What Patients Commonly Notice
- Reduced pain and stiffness
- Improved mobility and function
- Decreased headaches and nerve symptoms
- Improved tolerance to daily activity
- Better recovery progression over time
Don’t Wait to Be Evaluated After an Accident
Call our office today to schedule an appointment for prompt post-accident care.
Book Appointment Call (805) 552-6865