A car accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. Whether you're in serious pain right away or your symptoms are slowly creeping in days later, one thing is true: your body has been through a traumatic event, and it deserves proper care. Injuries like whiplash, back pain, disc herniations, and soft tissue damage are extremely common after collisions, and without the right treatment, they can become long-term problems that affect your work, your sleep, and your quality of life.
At The Accident Doctor, we specialize in helping accident victims recover. Our chiropractic and rehabilitation team serves patients across Marietta and Decatur, Georgia. We understand the full picture of auto accident care, from getting you out of pain to thoroughly documenting your treatment for your personal injury claim.
You've already been through enough; let us take it from here. Request your free consultation today.
Car accidents put a lot of force on your body in a very short amount of time. Even a slow-speed crash can cause real damage to your muscles, joints, nerves, and spine. At The Accident Doctor, we take a thorough approach to finding and treating those injuries so nothing gets missed.
When you come in, our chiropractors will do a full physical exam. If needed, we’ll send you for more detailed imaging like MRI scans, CAT scans, or ultrasounds. These tests help us see exactly what's going on inside your body. Once we have a clear picture, we'll put together a treatment plan that's built around your specific injuries.
Depending on what we find, your treatment plan may include one or more of the following:
These treatments work together to reduce pain, bring down inflammation, and help you move better. Using a combination of therapies often leads to faster, longer-lasting results than any single treatment on its own.
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries we see after car accidents. It happens when the head is suddenly thrown forward and then snapped back, straining the muscles and ligaments in the neck. Symptoms like pain, stiffness, and headaches often don't appear until a day or two after the accident. Without treatment, whiplash can turn into a long-term problem. Our team is experienced in catching and treating it early, so you can recover fully.
Back pain, shoulder injuries, sciatica, and disc herniations are also common after collisions. These injuries can make it hard to work, sleep, and do the things you enjoy. The sooner you start treatment, the better your chances of a full recovery and the lower your risk of ongoing issues down the road.
We treat a wide range of auto accident injuries, including whiplash, neck and back pain, disc herniations, sciatica, soft tissue sprains, shoulder injuries, and nerve damage. A lot of these injuries don't show up on a standard emergency room scan, which is why it's worth seeing a chiropractor who specializes in accident care. We'll do a thorough exam, take X-rays, and order additional imaging if needed to make sure every injury is properly identified and treated.
In most cases, your auto insurance policy covers accident-related injuries through something called personal injury protection (PIP) or medical payments coverage. This is separate from your health insurance. The Accident Doctor has extensive experience with personal injury cases and can help you understand how your care will be covered.
It's best to come in within 24 to 72 hours of your accident. Even if you feel okay, injuries like whiplash and soft tissue damage often don't cause pain right away. Getting evaluated early means we can catch problems before they get worse. It also creates a medical record that documents your injuries from the start, which is important if you're filing a personal injury claim. Waiting too long can make it harder to connect your injuries to the accident.
Scheduling is simple! You can book online through our website or call our Marietta or Decatur locations directly. If your car isn't available, don't let that stop you; we can help with transportation to help you get to your appointment.
Your first consultation is free, and we can't wait to help you start feeling better. We look forward to seeing you!