Auto Accident Injuries

Specialized Care After a Car Accident

A car accident can change the way your body moves in seconds.

Neck pain. Back pain. Headaches. Stiffness. Muscle spasm. Shoulder pain. Numbness or tingling. Reduced range of motion.

Sometimes these symptoms begin immediately. Other times, pain and stiffness develop hours or even days after the collision.

At InterState Medical Group – Disc Centers of Salem, we specialize in the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of auto accident injuries in Salem, Oregon. Our goal is not simply to reduce pain. We work to identify the injuries affecting your movement and function, develop an individualized treatment plan, and help you progress toward your pre-accident activities as safely and efficiently as possible.

Reduce Pain. Restore Motion. Rebuild Function.

Comprehensive Auto Accident Injury Evaluation

Every collision is different.

The direction of impact, vehicle position, speed changes, seat position, head position, bracing, previous injuries, and many other factors can influence how the body responds to a crash.

That is why your care begins with a thorough evaluation.

We review your accident history, symptoms, areas of pain, range of motion, neurological findings, orthopedic findings, functional limitations, and relevant medical history.

When clinically appropriate, our Salem clinic also offers on-site digital X-rays to help evaluate spinal and musculoskeletal injuries and determine whether additional diagnostic imaging or referral may be appropriate.

Our objective is simple:

Understand the injury before treating the injury.

Whiplash and Other Common Car Accident Injuries

Whiplash is one of the most recognized injuries following an automobile collision, but it is far from the only injury we evaluate.

Car accidents may contribute to:

• Whiplash-associated disorders
• Neck pain and stiffness
• Lower back pain
• Thoracic and upper-back pain
• Headaches following a collision
• Muscle strains and ligament sprains
• Shoulder and extremity injuries
• Reduced spinal mobility
• Muscle spasm and guarding
• Disc injuries
• Sciatica and radiating pain
• Numbness or tingling
• Joint pain
• Soft-tissue injuries
• Loss of strength, mobility, or function

Even a collision that causes relatively little vehicle damage can expose the body to forces capable of irritating muscles, joints, discs, ligaments, and other tissues.

For that reason, symptoms following an accident deserve appropriate evaluation rather than being dismissed simply because the accident seemed minor.

More Than Chiropractic Care

InterState Medical Group takes a multimodal approach to auto accident recovery.

Instead of assuming every patient needs the same treatment, we select care based on examination findings, diagnosis, stage of recovery, response to treatment, and individual goals.

Depending upon your condition, your auto injury treatment plan may include:

• Chiropractic care
• Therapeutic massage
• Physical rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise
• Soft-tissue and myofascial treatment
• Instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization
• Class IV laser therapy
• Shockwave therapy
• Electrical stimulation
• Spinal decompression when clinically appropriate
• Advanced physiotherapy modalities
• On-site digital X-ray
• Home exercise and mobility recommendations

Not every treatment is appropriate for every injury.

Your examination guides your care.

We Look Beyond the Pain

Pain matters.

But after a car accident, pain is only part of the picture.

We also want to know:

• Are you moving normally?
• Can you turn your head comfortably?
• Can you sleep?
• Can you work?  If not, we will explain to you that you may have lost wages attached to your PIP claim. 
• Can you drive?  We can walk you through the steps to acquire a rental car.
• Can you exercise?  We will gently mobilize and introduce exercise when you are ready. 
• Can you perform the activities you could perform before the collision?

Those questions help us measure something more meaningful than pain alone:  Function.

Our goal is to help restore motion, rebuild function, and help you regain confidence in your body.

Don’t Ignore Symptoms After a Car Accident

One common mistake following an accident is assuming that no immediate pain means no injury.

The body’s response to a collision can evolve after the initial event, and symptoms such as stiffness, soreness, headaches, muscle spasm, reduced mobility, or radiating discomfort may become more noticeable afterward.

If you develop symptoms following an automobile accident, an appropriate musculoskeletal evaluation can help determine what may have been injured and what treatment options should be considered.

Early evaluation also creates a clearer clinical record of your symptoms, examination findings, diagnosis, functional limitations, and response to treatment.

Individualized Auto Accident Rehabilitation

There is no universal treatment plan for a car accident injury.

Some patients primarily need pain control and gentle mobility work during the acute phase.

Others require chiropractic care and soft-tissue treatment.

Some need rehabilitation to restore strength and movement.

Disc-related injuries will require a different approach, and Dr. LoGiudice is certified in non-surgical spinal decompression.

More complicated cases may require additional imaging, referral, or coordination with other healthcare providers.

Your treatment plan should change as you change.

As pain decreases and movement improves, care can progress toward restoring mobility, stability, strength, endurance, and normal activity.

The Goal Is Not Dependence.

The Goal Is Recovery.

At InterState Medical Group, we believe successful treatment should help patients become more capable and more independent.

We want you to understand your injuries.

We want you to understand your treatment options.

And we want you to participate in your recovery.

Movement is Our Medicine.

Restoring Function is Our Mission.

Motion Wins.

Auto Accident Chiropractor & Injury Care in Salem, Oregon

InterState Medical Group provides conservative, non-surgical care for people injured in automobile accidents throughout Salem, Keizer, Marion County, and the Mid-Willamette Valley.

If you are experiencing neck pain, back pain, whiplash symptoms, headaches, stiffness, muscle pain, or difficulty moving after a car accident, our team can evaluate your condition and help determine an appropriate course of care.

Injured in a Car Accident? We will help you file your claim. We will explain your benefits. We will discuss on whether or not you need an attorney and even recommend two and let your choose.

Get Evaluated.
Understand Your Injury.
Start Moving Forward.

Call InterState Medical Group – Disc Centers of Salem at 503-339-7351 to schedule an auto accident injury evaluation with our expert doctor treating Cervical Acceleration Deceleration injuries.

(We are located to the left of Olive Garden)

1410 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, Oregon 97301

We Keep Salem Moving.