If you have neck pain, back pain, stiffness or other musculoskeletal symptoms after an accident, an evaluation can help determine what type of care is appropriate. Some symptoms may not be obvious immediately after a collision. If you have severe or emergency symptoms, seek emergency medical care rather than waiting for a chiropractic appointment.
Chiropractic care after a crash
Car accident chiropractic care across Arizona
Neck pain, back pain, stiffness and limited movement can make the days after an accident difficult. AZ Injury Doctors connects you with an injury-focused chiropractor close to home, and coordinates additional medical care when your condition calls for more than chiropractic treatment alone.
Approximately 125 providers and 75+ communities served across Arizona, so you can start in the right place without searching for each provider yourself. Tell us what happened and where you are — intake is answered 24/7.
25
Years treating injury cases in Arizona
125
Providers in the network
75+
Communities served across Arizona
40+
Law firms we work with
Injury-focused chiropractic
Chiropractic care designed around what happened in the accident.
A car crash can place sudden force on the neck, back, shoulders and other joints. Even when there is no fracture or visible injury, muscles, ligaments and other soft tissues may be strained, and symptoms may interfere with movement, sleep, work and normal daily activity.
Chiropractic care may be one part of a conservative treatment plan for accident-related musculoskeletal pain and restricted movement. Your provider starts by evaluating your symptoms, medical history and how the accident occurred before determining whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate for you.
If your examination suggests that you need imaging, physical therapy, pain management, neurological evaluation, concussion care or another specialist, AZ Injury Doctors can coordinate that next step through the same network.
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What we evaluate
Common symptoms after a car accident
Every collision and every injury is different. Chiropractic providers in the AZ Injury Doctors network commonly evaluate patients experiencing musculoskeletal symptoms such as these.
Whiplash and neck pain
Rapid movement of the head and neck during a collision can strain muscles, ligaments and other structures in the cervical spine. Symptoms may include neck pain, stiffness, tenderness and reduced range of motion.
Back pain
The force of an accident may contribute to pain or stiffness in the lower, middle or upper back. An examination can help determine whether conservative care is appropriate or whether further medical evaluation is needed.
Shoulder and upper-back discomfort
Seat belts, bracing during impact and the force of a collision can leave the shoulders and upper back sore, stiff or difficult to move normally.
Headaches associated with neck injury
Some headaches after an accident may be associated with injury or irritation involving the neck. Because headaches can have many causes — including concussion and other conditions — your provider may recommend additional evaluation when appropriate.
Muscle and soft-tissue injuries
Sprains, strains and other soft-tissue injuries can cause tenderness, tightness and discomfort during movement following an accident.
Reduced mobility and range of motion
Pain and stiffness can make it difficult to turn your head, bend, lift, walk comfortably or return to normal activities. Restoring safe movement and function may be part of your treatment plan.
Important: new or worsening weakness, numbness, confusion, severe headache, loss of consciousness, difficulty speaking, chest pain, trouble breathing or other serious symptoms require prompt medical evaluation. Call 911 or seek emergency care when appropriate.
Conservative injury care
Focused on movement, function and musculoskeletal symptoms.
Chiropractic care commonly includes hands-on treatment and may be combined with mobility work, therapeutic exercise or other conservative approaches depending on the provider and your clinical needs.
For appropriate patients, a chiropractic treatment plan may focus on:
- Improving spinal and joint mobility
- Reducing musculoskeletal pain and stiffness
- Improving range of motion
- Supporting return to normal daily activity
- Addressing movement limitations after an injury
- Coordinating rehabilitation with other treating providers
Treatment is individualized. Chiropractic care is not appropriate for every injury, and no responsible provider should promise a specific result or number of visits before evaluating you.
Your first visit
Evaluation first. Treatment follows the findings.
01
Tell us what happened
Your provider will ask about the collision or injury, when it occurred, your current symptoms, relevant medical history and how the symptoms are affecting your daily activities.
02
Complete an injury-focused examination
The examination may include posture, movement, range of motion, areas of tenderness and other orthopedic or neurological screening appropriate to your symptoms.
03
Determine whether additional testing is needed
Imaging or another medical evaluation is not automatically required for every patient. When your findings indicate that additional testing or another specialist is appropriate, the provider can coordinate the referral.
04
Build the treatment plan
If chiropractic care is appropriate, your provider develops a treatment plan based on your examination and progress rather than using the same schedule for every patient.
More than chiropractic
If you need another specialist, you do not have to start over.
Accident injuries can cross specialties. A patient who begins with chiropractic care may also need rehabilitation, diagnostic testing, neurological care or another medical service.
AZ Injury Doctors can help coordinate access to:
- Physical therapy and injury rehabilitation
- Medical evaluation and pain management
- Neurology
- Concussion evaluation and therapy
- Orthopedic and surgical consultation
- Trauma counseling
Your care path should be based on what your examination shows — not on forcing every injury into one type of treatment.
A statewide injury network
A chiropractor close to home — with the rest of the network behind them.
AZ Injury Doctors is built differently from a single chiropractic office. We coordinate a statewide network of injury-focused providers so patients can access care near where they live while still having a pathway to additional specialties when needed.
Approximately 125 providers
Our provider network spans Arizona and continues to grow.
75+ communities served
We do not publish individual provider names or street addresses. Tell us your city or area and our team will help match you with an appropriate provider close to home.
25 years of Arizona injury experience
Our network is built around the practical needs of accident and personal injury cases — from the first evaluation through referrals and ongoing care coordination.
24/7 intake
Accidents do not only happen during office hours. Call or send a request at any time. Our coordination team works around the clock and responds within the hour, always the same day.
Already have an attorney?
Your medical care and legal team can stay connected.
AZ Injury Doctors currently works with more than 40 law firms and regularly coordinates care for patients involved in personal injury cases.
With your authorization, our team can help coordinate appropriate medical records, treatment information and referrals with your attorney so everyone involved has the documentation they need.
Your treating providers make clinical decisions based on your medical needs. Your attorney handles legal advice and decisions related to your claim.
Care across Arizona
Looking for a car accident chiropractor near you?
You do not need to know which individual provider to call. Tell us what city or area you are in, what happened and what symptoms you are experiencing. Our team will identify an appropriate provider within the AZ Injury Doctors network and help you take the next step.
With 75+ communities served across the state, care is available in places throughout Arizona. Provider and specialty availability varies by area.
Frequently asked questions
Chiropractic care after a car accident
Start your care
Hurt in an accident? We will help you find the right place to start.
You do not need to search through dozens of offices, or decide on your own which type of provider you need.
Tell us what happened and where you are located. AZ Injury Doctors will help connect you with an injury-focused provider near you, and coordinate additional care if your condition requires it. Intake is answered 24/7, across Arizona.