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Auto Injury Care
Car accident injuries often show up hours or days later. Early evaluation is what keeps them from becoming permanent.
What to do after a car accident that's not your fault?
Injuries That Do Not Announce Themselves
A collision puts enormous force through the spine in a fraction of a second. Many people walk away feeling fine and then, a day or two later, the neck stiffens, the headaches start, and the back will not settle. That delay is normal, and it is exactly why an early evaluation matters.
Even a low speed impact can disrupt spinal alignment and strain the surrounding muscles, ligaments and discs. Left alone, those injuries tend to become the chronic pain people are still dealing with years later.
What We See Most After A Collision
- Whiplash, neck stiffness and reduced range of motion
- Headaches that start in the base of the skull
- Mid back, low back and shoulder pain
- Numbness or tingling into the arms or hands
- Dizziness, blurred vision or ringing in the ears
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
How Care Works Here
Dr. Pasternack evaluates what actually happened to the spine, not just where it hurts. Treatment is built around the specific injury and may combine chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitative therapy, electric muscle stimulation, traction, cold laser and massage therapy.
We Also Quarterback Your Care
After a crash you are in pain and buried in paperwork. Dr. Pasternack coordinates the testing, referrals and documentation so everything happens in the right order. See how quarterbacking works.
If you have been in an accident, do not wait to see whether it settles on its own. Call (540) 426-3066 to schedule.
Serving Winchester and the surrounding Frederick County, Stephens City, Middletown, Berryville, Front Royal area.
“I am new to the area and just took a leap of faith and wanted to try a new chiropractor. Out of the 4 different chiros I've been to between VA and AL he is the best one. He nails everything down to a science and does it to where you understand everything to a T. First adjustment and I already feel relief. I would recommend him to ANYBODY. He specializes in car crash victims by the way, so if you're an ex college athlete like me playing football, or been in some kind of major injury accident, he thrives at focusing on getting you back to normal.”
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Auto Injury Care FAQs
How soon should I see a chiropractor after a car accident?
As soon as you can, ideally within the first few days. Soft tissue injuries are easiest to treat before scar tissue forms, and early documentation matters if there is an insurance claim.
I feel fine. Do I still need to be checked?
Yes. Adrenaline masks injury, and whiplash symptoms commonly surface 24 to 72 hours later. An evaluation either finds something worth treating or gives you peace of mind.
Do you work with auto insurance claims?
Yes. Dr. Pasternack has advanced training in medical legal documentation and coordinates the records your claim needs. Call (540) 426-3066 and we will walk you through it.
What if my accident was months ago?
It is still worth an evaluation. Older injuries often respond well once the underlying mechanical problem is identified and treated properly.
Other Ways We Help
Quarterbacking Care
See how Dr. Pasternack treats quarterbacking care at our Winchester clinic.
Learn more →Whiplash
See how Dr. Pasternack treats whiplash at our Winchester clinic.
Learn more →Back Pain
See how Dr. Pasternack treats back pain at our Winchester clinic.
Learn more →Neck Pain
See how Dr. Pasternack treats neck pain at our Winchester clinic.
Learn more →Sciatica
See how Dr. Pasternack treats sciatica at our Winchester clinic.
Learn more →Headache & Migraine
See how Dr. Pasternack treats headache & migraine at our Winchester clinic.
Learn more →Ready To Feel Better?
Call (540) 426-3066 or request an appointment online. Most patients are seen quickly, and after an accident the sooner care starts, the better the outcome.