Auto Accident Injury Care in Portland, OR

How Auto Accidents Affect the Body

During a collision, your body absorbs sudden force. This often leads to:

• Whiplash
• Neck pain and stiffness
• Back pain
• Headaches
• Muscle strains and sprains
• Joint misalignment
• Nerve irritation causing tingling or numbness

Symptoms may take hours or even days to appear. Early evaluation is critical to prevent long-term complications.

Spinal Adjustments After an Auto Accident

Accident-related forces can cause vertebrae to shift out of proper alignment. When this occurs, inflammation and nerve irritation often follow.

Through precise, gentle spinal adjustments, we:

• Restore proper joint movement
• Reduce nerve pressure
• Decrease inflammation
• Improve mobility

Correcting alignment allows your body to heal more efficiently and reduces the risk of chronic pain.

Soft Tissue Therapy and Muscle Recovery

Whiplash and other auto accident injuries frequently affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These soft tissue injuries can lead to persistent tension and limited movement.

Our treatment approach may include:

Targeted Soft Tissue Therapy
Designed to reduce inflammation and improve circulation

1-Hour Massage Sessions
Extended sessions that allow proper treatment of injured areas.

Corrective & Rehabilitative Exercises
Focused exercises to restore strength, stability, and mobility.

Addressing soft tissue damage early helps reduce scar tissue formation and prevent long-term stiffness.

Personalized Recovery Plans

No two accidents are the same. Your recovery plan is customized based on:

• The type and severity of the collision
• Your symptoms
• Physical exam findings
• Imaging results, when needed
• Your daily activity and work demands

We monitor progress closely and adjust care as needed to keep your recovery on track.

Common Auto Accident Injuries We Treat

Whiplash
Neck pain, headaches, and reduced range of motion caused by sudden forward-and-backward movement.

Back Injuries
Muscle strain, ligament sprain, disc irritation, or herniation.

Soft Tissue Injuries
Sprains, strains, swelling, and tenderness in surrounding muscles.

Nerve Irritation or Compression
Tingling, numbness, or radiating pain in the arms or legs.

Even if symptoms feel mild, underlying structural damage may still be present.

Diagnostic Imaging and Documentation

Proper documentation is essential in auto accident cases.

We provide:

• Thorough physical evaluations
• Detailed medical records
• Ongoing progress documentation
• Referrals for MRI or digital X-rays when clinically appropriate

Imaging is recommended only when it adds diagnostic value or is necessary for safe treatment and insurance claim support.

Insurance and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Support

Many Oregon auto insurance policies include Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits, which often cover chiropractic treatment for accident-related injuries — regardless of fault.

Our team helps:

• Verify your PIP coverage
• Submit proper documentation
• Coordinate billing
• Work with personal injury attorneys when needed

We guide you through the process step-by-step so you can focus on recovery.

When Should You Be Evaluated?

You should schedule an evaluation if:

• You were involved in a car accident
• You feel neck, back, or shoulder stiffness
• You are experiencing headaches
• You notice tingling or numbness
• Symptoms develop days after the crash

Even if you feel “fine,” hidden injuries may still be present.

Schedule Auto Accident Injury Care in Portland

An accident doesn’t have to lead to long-term pain.

At Graffeo Accident & Injury Clinic, we specialize in structured auto accident recovery — combining spinal adjustments, soft tissue rehabilitation, imaging referrals when necessary, and complete documentation.

Call our Portland office at (503) 255-5522 today to schedule your evaluation with an experienced auto accident chiropractor. Early treatment makes a difference.