Auto Accident Injuries

Every 14 seconds, someone in the U.S. is injured in a car accident. Even minor crashes can create problems that don’t become apparent immediately. Many people feel fine at the scene, then notice symptoms days or weeks later.

Common delayed symptoms include:

Most people involved in a car accident suffer some level of whiplash injury. Whiplash occurs when the head is suddenly forced forward and backward or side to side, causing hyperflexion and hyperextension of the neck. This rapid motion can strain or tear the neck muscles, ligaments, and tendons that support the cervical spine, and may also injure spinal discs, joints, and nerves.

When these soft tissues are damaged, the spine becomes less stable, often leading to neck pain, back pain, headaches, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and chronic discomfort. Without proper care, whiplash injuries from auto accidents can worsen over time. If you have been injured in a collision, seeking prompt whiplash treatment and auto accident chiropractic care is critical for restoring spinal alignment, reducing pain, and supporting long-term recovery.

Chronic Pain Caused by Auto Accidents

Auto accidents are a major cause of chronic neck, back, and soft-tissue pain. Early treatment makes a big difference in how well you recover. At Cedar Mill Chiropractic Clinic in Beaverton, our team evaluates and treats a wide range of car accident injuries.

 We focus on realigning the spine, calming inflammation, improving mobility, and restoring overall function. Your soft-tissue injuries are treated with a personalized plan built around your needs and recovery goals.

How We Evaluate Your Injury

Our examination is thorough so we can pinpoint the cause of your pain and recommend the right care.

Structural Evaluation

This may include:

• X-rays

• Orthopedic and neurological testing

• Motion and static palpation

• Spinal joint movement evaluation

• Gait and postural analysis

Muscular Evaluation

We may check:

• Joint range of motion

• Strength testing

• Reflexes

• Soft-tissue involvement

If we suspect disc damage or a more advanced injury, we may order an MRI or CT.

Treatment Options After a Car Accident

Once we review your exam results, we build a customized treatment plan. Care may include:

Pain Management & Chiropractic

• Spinal adjustments

• Instrument-assisted techniques

• Trigger point therapy

• Manual stretching and resistance work

• Non-surgical spinal decompression

To learn more, visit our chiropractic care page.

Physical Therapy

Our auto accident treatment plans often include physical therapy to help restore strength, flexibility, and spinal stability after a car crash. Through a combination of passive therapies and active rehabilitation exercises, physical therapy helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent long-term complications from injuries such as whiplash, back pain, and soft tissue damage. These targeted exercises are designed to support proper healing and help patients safely return to daily activities.

Therapeutic Massage After a Car Accident

Therapeutic massage is an effective treatment for relieving muscle tension caused by auto accident injuries. Massage therapy helps improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and release tight muscles that often develop after whiplash and spinal trauma. By easing pain and supporting tissue recovery, massage therapy plays an important role in car accident injury treatment and overall healing.

Acupuncture for Auto Accidents Pain Relief

Acupuncture may be recommended as part of your auto accident recovery plan to help manage pain and inflammation naturally. This therapy stimulates specific points in the body to promote healing, reduce nerve irritation, and support recovery from neck pain, headaches, and back pain following a car accident. Acupuncture is a safe, non-invasive option that complements chiropractic and rehabilitative care.

Nutritional Support for Injury Recovery

Proper nutrition and hydration are essential for healing after a car accident. During your care, we may discuss nutritional strategies to support tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and improve overall recovery from auto accident injuries. Addressing nutritional needs can enhance the results of chiropractic care and rehabilitation therapies.

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Oregon

In Oregon, every auto insurance policy includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP) with at least $15,000 for medical care after a car accident. You’ll file your PIP claim with your own insurer, even if you weren’t at fault. The other driver’s insurance reimburses your carrier after treatment is complete.

PIP covers chiropractic care without a referral, and our doctors can order any medically necessary imaging.

Schedule Your Evaluation

If you’re dealing with pain or discomfort after a car accident, we’re here to help. Contact Cedar Mill Chiropractic  Clinic today to schedule your evaluation and start your recovery.