Injuries from auto accidents, including whiplash and soft tissue damage, don’t always announce themselves right away, sometimes the adrenaline of the moment masks symptoms that only surface a day or two later. Align Chiropractic & Massage helps Surfside Beach and Horry County patients recover fully after a car accident, starting with a thorough evaluation designed to catch injuries early rather than waiting for them to become obvious. We understand this is often an unsettling time, and we aim to make the care process as clear and straightforward as possible.
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Common Symptoms
How Align Evaluates Auto Accident Injuries
We perform a comprehensive evaluation of the spine, joints, and soft tissue specifically designed to catch injuries that aren’t immediately obvious, which is common after the kind of sudden force involved in a collision. That includes assessing range of motion, muscle tension, and joint function throughout the neck and back, along with a detailed history of the accident itself and how you’ve felt in the days since. Careful documentation of your findings is part of this process as well.
Our Approach to Care
Care may include chiropractic adjustments to restore normal motion to joints affected by the impact, massage therapy to address soft tissue damage and muscle guarding, and Class IV laser therapy to reduce pain and inflammation and support your body’s natural healing process. We build the plan around the specific injuries identified during your evaluation and adjust it as your recovery progresses. Clear communication throughout is a priority, since auto injury recovery can involve more moving pieces than a typical visit.
Every Type of Care, Under One Roof
From chiropractic adjustments to laser therapy, massage, and corrective exercise, our team coordinates your entire care plan in one place instead of sending you elsewhere for each piece.
Relevant Services
Medical Massage Therapy
Class IV Laser Therapy
When to Seek Care
Even if you feel largely fine immediately after an accident, it’s worth being evaluated within the first few days, since soft tissue injuries like whiplash often take time to fully present. Symptoms that worsen rather than improve in the days after a crash, or new symptoms that appear later, are both good reasons to be seen promptly. Severe pain, loss of consciousness at the scene, or significant weakness should always be treated as an emergency rather than scheduled as a routine visit. Getting evaluated early generally supports a smoother, better-documented recovery either way.
What Our Patients Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
I don't feel injured, but I was in an accident. Should I still get checked?
Yes. Many auto accident injuries don’t cause noticeable symptoms right away, sometimes not for a day or two, and an early evaluation can catch issues before they become bigger problems.
Do you work with auto accident/personal injury cases?
Yes, we regularly help patients recovering from auto accident injuries and are familiar with the documentation and care process that typically comes with them.
What should I bring to my first visit after an accident?
Any accident report, insurance information, or prior medical records related to the incident are helpful, though don’t let missing paperwork delay getting evaluated. Our front desk can walk you through exactly what’s needed when you call.
Ready to Get Started With Auto Injuries Care?
Request your appointment today and let our team build a personalized care plan around your goals.
