Whiplash & Auto Injury Treatment in Plano
After a car accident, pain doesn’t always show up right away. Whiplash is a neck injury from the sudden back-and-forth motion of a crash, and neck pain, headaches, and stiffness often don’t surface until a day or two afterward. That delay is exactly why getting evaluated early matters, for your recovery and for your claim.
Injured in an accident? Get evaluated at Shippy Chiropractic. Call (972) 769-9500.
What Are the Symptoms of Whiplash?
Whiplash and auto injuries don’t always hurt right away. Watch for:
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Headaches, often starting at the base of the skull
- Pain that spreads into the shoulders or upper back
- Reduced ability to turn your head
- Dizziness, fatigue, or trouble concentrating
- Numbness or tingling into the arms
- Pain that shows up a day or two after the accident, not immediately
That delay trips a lot of people up — they skip care after a wreck and regret it later, because adrenaline masks the injury while it’s happening.
A rear-end collision loads the neck faster than your muscles can brace for it, straining the joints, discs, and soft tissue of the cervical spine. Getting evaluated early does two things: it starts treatment before the injury settles into a chronic problem, and it puts your injuries on record from day one, which matters if there’s an insurance or legal claim involved.
Dr. Shippy runs a full exam of the neck and spine, checks nerve and joint function, and uses on-site digital X-ray when it’s needed. You’ll get a clear explanation of what was injured, a treatment plan, and the documentation your case may require.
How Is Whiplash Treated?
- Chiropractic Care — restores movement to the joints of the neck and spine that were strained or locked up in the accident.
- Cold Laser Therapy — reduces inflammation in injured soft tissue to help control pain and support healing.
- Spinal Decompression — for accident injuries involving disc compression or nerve irritation.
What Our Patients Say
“I was 25 and involved in a car accident last spring. Shortly after I started having pain and could not sit for long periods… I have received care from Dr. Shippy for almost a year now and I am very impressed with my progress. I no longer have pain at work and I can focus on my career.” David P.
“I came in when I was pregnant and got in a car accident. Dr. Shippy and staff took great care of us… He truly helped alleviate the lower back pain.” Ofelia A.
“I was not looking forward to going anywhere after my accident. Dr. Shippy has made me feel much better and calmed my fears.” Alicia G.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long after a car accident should I see a chiropractor?
Why does whiplash pain show up days later?
Do I need a referral to be seen after an accident?
Will you provide documentation for my insurance claim?
Don’t Wait for the Pain to Catch Up With You
Whiplash rarely announces itself right away, and that gap is where a lot of people get caught off guard. They feel okay in the moment, skip the visit, and end up dealing with stiffness, headaches, or numbness weeks later that they didn’t see coming.
Getting evaluated early changes that. It starts treatment before the injury has a chance to settle in, and it puts a clear record of what happened on file from day one. That’s something you’ll be glad you have if a claim is involved down the road.
Don’t wait for the pain to set in. Get checked after your accident. Call (972) 769-9500 today to book an appointment.
We work with most auto insurance and can provide the documentation your claim requires.
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