Saint Paul Chiropractic
Auto Accident Chiropractic St. Paul
A car accident can leave you with injuries that don’t show up right away. At St. Paul Chiropractic, Dr. Bria Spree specializes in treating the neck, back, and soft tissue injuries that commonly follow auto collisions.
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Why You Need Care After a Car Accident
Even a low-speed collision can cause real damage to your spine, neck, and soft tissues. The force of impact pushes your body in directions it isn’t meant to go, and the adrenaline from the crash can mask pain for hours or even days. Many people walk away from an accident thinking they’re fine, only to wake up the next morning unable to turn their head.
Getting checked by a chiropractor as soon as possible after an accident is one of the best things you can do for your recovery. Early treatment helps prevent minor injuries from becoming chronic problems. It also creates a medical record that can support an insurance claim if you need one. Dr. Bria Spree has years of experience treating auto accident injuries and can help you start healing right away.
Common Auto Accident Injuries
Car crashes put sudden, violent force on your body. Even with seatbelts and airbags, certain injuries are hard to avoid. The most common ones we treat at our Saint Paul office include:
- Whiplash, which occurs when the head snaps forward and back during impact, straining the neck muscles and ligaments
- Herniated or bulging discs caused by the compression forces of a collision
- Mid-back and low back pain from the jarring impact on the spinal column
- Headaches that develop after the crash, often linked to neck strain or concussion
- Shoulder pain and stiffness from bracing against the steering wheel or armrest
- Sciatica triggered by a disc injury or spinal misalignment from the crash
- Muscle spasms and soft tissue inflammation throughout the back and neck
These injuries can take days or weeks to fully develop. That’s why so many accident victims feel worse a week after the crash than they did on the day it happened. The sooner you get examined, the sooner treatment can begin.
How We Treat Auto Accident Injuries
Dr. Bria Spree will start with a detailed exam to assess the full extent of your injuries. She’ll check your range of motion, test your reflexes, examine your spinal alignment, and take X-rays if needed. This thorough evaluation allows us to build a treatment plan that addresses everything, not just the obvious pain.
Chiropractic adjustments are the foundation of our auto accident treatment. These hands-on corrections restore proper alignment to the spine, reduce pressure on nerves, and help the surrounding muscles and ligaments heal in the right position. When your spine is aligned correctly, inflammation goes down and your body’s natural healing process works more efficiently.
Depending on your injuries, Dr. Spree may also incorporate stretches, exercises, and posture guidance into your recovery plan. Each visit builds on the last, moving you closer to full recovery. Most patients start feeling real improvement within the first few weeks of care.
Understanding Whiplash
Whiplash is the most common injury from car accidents, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume whiplash is minor and will go away on its own. In reality, untreated whiplash can lead to chronic neck pain, headaches, and reduced mobility that lasts for months or even years.
The sudden back-and-forth motion of a collision stretches and tears the muscles and ligaments in the neck. It can also shift the cervical vertebrae out of alignment and irritate the nerves that run through the area. Chiropractic care is one of the most effective treatments for whiplash because it addresses the structural damage directly. Adjustments restore alignment, reduce nerve irritation, and allow the damaged soft tissue to heal properly.
Dealing with Insurance After an Accident
Navigating insurance after a car accident can be stressful, especially when you’re already dealing with pain. Our team at St. Paul Chiropractic is experienced with auto injury claims and can help you through the process. We document every exam, test, and treatment in detail so you have the records you need for your claim.
Minnesota is a no-fault state, which means your own auto insurance covers your medical treatment regardless of who caused the accident. Most auto policies include personal injury protection that covers chiropractic care. We work directly with your insurance company so you can focus on healing instead of paperwork. If you have questions about coverage, our staff can review your policy and explain your options before treatment begins.
Benefits of Chiropractic After an Auto Accident
Choosing chiropractic care after a car accident gives you a drug-free path to recovery that treats the actual injuries, not just the symptoms.
Early Pain Relief
Adjustments reduce inflammation and nerve pressure quickly, so you start feeling better sooner.
Prevent Chronic Pain
Treating injuries early stops them from becoming long-term problems down the road.
Insurance Documentation
Your visits create a medical record that supports your insurance or injury claim.
Get Started at St. Paul Chiropractic
New patients pay just $79 for their first visit, which includes an exam, X-rays if needed, and your first adjustment. We work with auto insurance and personal injury claims to make sure your treatment is covered. Our team can help you navigate the paperwork so you can focus on getting better.
Our office is at 1575 7th St W in St. Paul, MN. We’ve been treating accident injuries in the St. Paul community since 1961. If you’ve been in an auto accident, don’t wait to get checked out. Call us at (651) 228-1156 or book online. Dr. Spree and the team are ready to help you recover.