Whiplash and other crash injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury from a sudden back-and-forth motion, often in a car crash. Symptoms like neck pain, stiffness and headaches can show up hours or days later. Low back pain and mid-back pain are common too.
Get checked at an ER first if you hit your head or have severe pain, numbness or weakness.
Common signs
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Headaches that start at the base of the skull
- Pain between the shoulder blades
- Low back pain
Get care right away if you have
- You hit your head, or have confusion or vomiting
- Severe pain, numbness or weakness
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Chest pain or shortness of breath (call 911)
How we help at Grace Wellness
Your doctor does a careful history and exam, with digital X-rays right here in the office when the exam calls for them, so there's no separate imaging appointment.
Care is gentle and gradual, often a mix of adjustments, massage and rehab exercises. Call (979) 774-0055 to talk through your situation, including how billing works with auto insurance.
What happens at your first visit
- Paperwork. A few forms about your health. Fill them out online before you arrive to save time.
- Consultation and exam. You talk through your symptoms and goals, then your doctor checks posture, range of motion, reflexes and strength.
- X-rays, only if needed. Taken right here in the office, no separate appointment.
- Your first treatment. In most cases you're treated the same day, and your doctor explains each step before starting.
Questions patients ask
How soon after an accident should I be seen?
Get emergency care first if you need it. For neck or back pain after a crash, it's a good idea to be examined soon, since some symptoms show up hours or days later.
Do you work with auto insurance?
Call (979) 774-0055 and the front desk will talk through your situation and how billing works with auto insurance.
Related care
Sources: MedlinePlus: Neck injuries and disorders. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Your doctor will examine you and explain your options.