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2707 Congress Street, Suite 2A, San Diego, CA 92110 Mon & Wed: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Tue, Thu & Fri: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(619) 234-2221
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Overview

Understanding Auto Injuries

Car accidents often cause whiplash, neck pain, back pain, and headaches. Personal injury (PI) cases require prompt, effective care to prevent chronic issues.

Why Prompt Care Matters

Many injuries from car accidents, such as whiplash, may have delayed symptoms. Getting an evaluation immediately after an impact is crucial for both your health and your legal case.

Our Approach

Comprehensive PI Care

We accept personal injury liens and workers' compensation cases. Dr. Steinhardt provides chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue care, and rehabilitation guidance to address spinal and joint issues after impact. CFR may be included when cranial restrictions contribute to symptoms.

Once acute symptoms are reduced, a rehabilitative exercise program may be implemented to repair and strengthen damaged soft tissues and support long-term recovery.

Schedule a Post-Accident Evaluation

Whiplash

Understanding Whiplash

Whiplash occurs when the head and neck move rapidly back and forth, commonly after auto accidents, sports impacts, or sudden falls. This can strain muscles, ligaments, and joints in the neck, leading to neck pain, back pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and jaw tension.

Common causes include rear-end collisions, sudden stops, contact sports, or slips and falls.

Why Early Care Helps

Symptoms can appear hours or days after an injury. A prompt evaluation helps identify hidden restrictions and supports a smoother recovery.

Recovery Goals
  • Reduce pain and muscle guarding
  • Restore neck and upper-back mobility
  • Improve sleep and daily comfort
  • Support a steady return to activity
Whiplash and auto injury care

Our Approach

Gentle, Targeted Recovery

We assess cervical alignment, cranial mobility, and soft tissue tension to understand how the injury is affecting your body. Gentle spinal and cranial adjustments help reduce strain, improve motion, and support natural healing.

We also review posture, work habits, and daily movement patterns so your recovery plan supports real-life demands and helps prevent recurring flare-ups.

CFR can further ease pressure in the cranial system, supporting better nerve function and calmer head and neck mechanics after sudden trauma.

Schedule a Whiplash Evaluation

Common Symptoms

Signs After Whiplash

Symptoms can show up quickly or build over several days. If you notice any of the following, an evaluation can help confirm the source and guide a safe recovery plan.

Many patients feel better with early, gentle care that reduces stiffness and supports calm, steady healing.

  • Neck pain or stiffness
  • Headaches or pressure
  • Reduced range of motion
  • Jaw or ear tension
  • Upper back tightness
  • Dizziness or brain fog
When to Get Checked

Early care can reduce lingering issues and help document your injury if it occurred in a collision or work incident.

  • Symptoms lasting more than 48 hours
  • Pain that worsens with movement
  • Headache or jaw pain after impact

Bring any accident details or prior imaging if available.

Benefits

Recovery & PI Support

Pain Relief

Effective relief from pain and tension caused by physical trauma and whiplash.

Restored Function

Improved mobility and function through targeted spinal and cranial realignment.

Full Coordination

Comprehensive care including referrals for MRI or medical consults when necessary.

Benefits

Support After Neck and Back Trauma

Pain Relief

Reduce neck and back pain, headaches, and lingering tension after sudden impact.

Restore Mobility

Improve range of motion and reduce stiffness in the neck and back.

Calmer Nervous System

Support a more balanced nervous system response after trauma.

Recovery Steps

A Simple, Focused Plan

Step 1
Evaluate and Document

We assess range of motion, soft tissue strain, and cranial tension to understand how the injury is affecting your body.

Step 2
Reduce Pain and Tension

Gentle spinal and cranial care helps calm irritated tissues and restore smoother head, neck, and back mechanics.

Step 3
Rebuild Stability

Targeted home exercises and rechecks support long-term recovery and help prevent flare-ups.

Recover with Confidence

Whether you are navigating a personal injury case or recovering from whiplash and neck and back trauma, we combine clinical care with clear documentation and a plan tailored to your injury.

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