Care at your location
Whiplash & Accident-Related Pain
After an accident, neck or back discomfort may affect sleep, driving, work, and ordinary movement. Symptoms may not be fully apparent immediately.
Chiropractic evaluation and care at your home or workplace in Delaware County and surrounding service areas.
Symptoms & related concerns
- Neck stiffness
- Upper back discomfort
- Headaches
- Shoulder pain
- Low back pain
- Arm symptoms
What do you want to do more comfortably?
Less pain
Regain comfortable movement
Build strength and control
Work toward turning your head, driving, and returning to daily activities at a suitable pace.
Goals depend on your findings and needs; results vary.
What may contribute to whiplash & accident-related pain?
Rapid acceleration and deceleration can injure soft tissues around the neck. Other injuries may also occur, so an accident-related examination considers the event, symptoms, prior history, and any medical care already received.
Conditions often seen with whiplash & accident-related pain
These concerns may occur together, but do not always share the same cause.
Care often used for whiplash & accident-related pain
Dr. DeFries evaluates movement, muscle findings, and relevant neurological signs. When appropriate, care may combine selected manual techniques, soft tissue treatment, and gradually progressed exercise. Treatment is adapted to the stage of recovery and examination findings; additional medical assessment may be needed.
This information describes care options. An examination is needed to determine what is appropriate for you.
Practical guidance at your location
We work toward activities such as turning your head, sitting, and returning to usual tasks. Progress is reviewed through symptoms, examination findings, and functional ability.
Symptoms that need urgent medical attention
After an accident, severe neck pain, worsening weakness or numbness, difficulty walking, or signs of head injury require urgent medical assessment before routine chiropractic care.
Care that comes to you.
Check your location and choose a visit online.
Book Online →