Auto Accident Chiropractic in Oakland
Gentle, Structural Chiropractic After a Car Crash
If you’ve been in a car crash, your body often shifts into protective “splinting” mode—muscles tighten, joints stiffen, and irritated nerves can make everything hurt and function less efficiently.
Dr. Peter Rehl provides gentle, structural chiropractic to restore healthy motion and calm irritated nerves so your body can innately heal.
What to Expect After a Crash
At your first visit, Dr. Rehl listens to your story and reviews your health history, then performs a thorough exam with motion assessment, muscle testing, and neurological checks. Special attention is given to how your spine and pelvis move—and where they don’t.
If imaging is needed, we’ll refer you to a nearby facility for X-rays. You’ll return for a clear explanation of your health findings and a personalized care plan, with care modified over time based on how your body responds.
How Chiropractic Helps After an Auto Injury
Our structural, full-body approach aims to restore motion, reduce nerve irritation, and support natural healing. We commonly help with:
- Neck pain and whiplash
- Back pain and stiffness
- Headaches and postural strain
- Shoulder, hip, knee, and other extremity issues
- Numbness, tingling, weakness, or other abnormal sensations
- Sleep disruption and fatigue
- Reduced range of motion and lingering inflammation
- Evaluation exam for concussion as needed (reports sent to a neurologist for evaluation)
Gentle techniques include Impulse IQ (computer-assisted instrument adjustments), Activator Methods (targeted, low-force), Drop Table, and Diversified hands-on adjusting. Soft tissue work, stretches, and exercises may also be included.
Cold LASER Support and Insurance-Friendly Care
For cases involving pain, inflammation, and tissue healing—such as sprains and strains—we often recommend Cold LASER therapy. This safe light energy boosts mitochondrial ATP production to help reduce pain and inflammation and support tissue repair. Sessions typically take about five minutes after your adjustment.
Severe crashes may require ongoing care, and LASER can complement your progress. Structural Chiropractic welcomes auto accident and workers comp cases, accepts Medicare, and takes HSA/FSA and major credit cards. We can also co-manage when needed, including concussion screening via eye-movement testing.
Schedule Your Appointment
Hurt in a crash? Call Structural Chiropractic to check same-day availability or request your free 10-minute consultation. Let’s help you feel and function better—naturally.
