How Chiropractic Care Helps Restore Mobility and Function After a Car Accident
After a car accident, pain is often the most noticeable symptom—but loss of mobility and function can be just as disruptive. Stiffness, reduced range of motion, and difficulty performing everyday tasks are common following auto-related injuries. Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive approach to restoring movement and helping patients regain confidence in their bodies.
The Impact of Auto Accidents on Movement
Car accidents place sudden, unnatural forces on the body. Even low-speed collisions can strain muscles, ligaments, and joints, particularly in the spine. Over time, this trauma can lead to:
- Neck and back stiffness
- Difficulty turning the head or bending
- Shoulder or hip discomfort
- Muscle weakness or imbalance
- Pain with sitting, standing, or walking
When movement becomes painful, patients often compensate—creating poor movement patterns that can worsen symptoms over time.
Chiropractic Care Focuses on Functional Recovery
Unlike treatments that focus only on pain relief, chiropractic care prioritizes functional restoration. The goal is to help patients move better, not just feel better temporarily.
Chiropractic treatment plans after a car accident may include:
- Targeted spinal and joint adjustments
- Soft tissue work to improve flexibility
- Stretching and strengthening exercises
- Neuromuscular re-education
- Personalized rehabilitation programs
By restoring joint mobility and improving muscle coordination, chiropractic care helps patients return to normal activities safely and efficiently.
Why Rest Alone Isn’t Enough
While rest is important immediately after an accident, too much inactivity can lead to stiffness and delayed healing. Chiropractic care encourages safe, guided movement, which promotes circulation, reduces inflammation, and speeds up recovery.
Patients often find that consistent chiropractic care helps them:
- Move with less pain
- Improve posture and balance
- Reduce reliance on pain medication
- Return to work or exercise sooner
We Accept Oregon PIP Insurance
If your car accident occurred in Oregon, chiropractic care may be covered under your auto insurance. Oregon law requires all auto policies to include Personal Injury Protection (PIP), offering at least $15,000 in medical benefits for up to two years after the accident.
PIP coverage can help pay for:
- Chiropractic adjustments and evaluations
- Massage therapy and rehabilitative services
- Corrective exercises and wellness support
- Lost wages and other accident-related costs
In many cases, this means little to no out-of-pocket expense*. You’ve already paid for this benefit—let it support your recovery while you focus on healing and restoring your mobility.
If you’ve been in a car accident in Oregon, contact Veeva Chiropractic today to schedule a consultation.
