Neck pain, stiffness, and headaches after a car accident can take hours or days to show up. We evaluate you carefully, treat the injury gently, and document everything for your claim.
Understanding Whiplash
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by the head being thrown rapidly forward and back, most often in a rear-end collision. Even low-speed crashes can strain the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the neck.
Adrenaline after an accident often masks pain. It is common for stiffness, neck pain, and headaches to appear 24 to 72 hours later. Some people also notice upper back pain, shoulder pain, dizziness, or tingling in the arms.
Getting evaluated early matters for two reasons: early, appropriate care is associated with better recovery, and prompt documentation helps your insurance or personal-injury claim.
Pain and reduced motion turning or tilting your head
Headaches starting at the base of the skull after the accident
Pain, tingling, or numbness spreading into the shoulders or arms
Feeling off-balance, foggy, or unusually tired
What We Look For
Our Approach
Whiplash care is gentle at first and progresses as the tissue heals:
Detailed history of the accident, orthopedic and neurological testing, and X-rays when needed to rule out fractures or instability
Low-force adjustments and soft-tissue work to reduce pain and restore motion without aggravating the injury
Neck and upper back exercises, plus detailed records for your insurer or attorney
See our auto accident injury care page for how we work with insurance companies and attorneys, including personal injury protection (PIP) claims.
Your Recovery Path
Every case is different, but most whiplash patients follow a clear, documented path.
A full exam and X-rays document your injuries from the very first visit.
Gentle adjustments, soft-tissue work and exercises to reduce pain and restore motion.
If symptoms aren't improving as expected, we refer you for an MRI to look closely at the discs and nerves.
Depending on the MRI results, we coordinate a referral to a pain management specialist.
We accept both PIP claims and attorney cases, and we keep detailed records at every step. If your injury involves a disc, spinal decompression may also be part of your plan.
Your Safety Comes First
Most cases are not an emergency, but some symptoms need prompt medical attention. Contact your doctor right away, or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if symptoms are sudden or severe, if you have:
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Your First Visit
Start with our $99 Relief & Recovery Special: a full consultation, exam, X-rays at the doctor's discretion, and one Softwave TRT or Spinal Decompression session. We serve patients from The Woodlands, Spring, Shenandoah, Conroe, and Tomball.