Auto Accident Care

Auto Accident Injury Treatment in Orem, Utah | Crest Chiropractic

If you've been in a car accident, getting the right care early can make all the difference. At Crest Chiropractic in Orem, Utah, we specialize in diagnosing and treating auto accident injuries — helping patients reduce pain, restore function, and get their quality of life back.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Recovering from an auto accident starts with a single step — scheduling an appointment. Here's what to expect:

• Electronic Intake Forms – We send your auto accident intake forms digitally so you can complete them at home or in the office.
• Comprehensive First Appointment – Your first visit with Dr. Mattila includes a consultation, physical examination, X-rays if needed, and typically your first treatment.
• Personalized Care Plan – We thoroughly evaluate your injuries and build a treatment plan designed around your specific needs and recovery goals.
• Coordinated Care – We work closely with physical therapists, pain management specialists, advanced imaging centers, and personal injury attorneys to make sure every aspect of your recovery is covered.

Common Auto Accident Injuries We Treat

Auto accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, including:

• Whiplash and neck pain
• Headaches and migraines
• Back and spine injuries
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Arm and shoulder pain
• Joint damage and musculoskeletal trauma

Even if you feel fine after an accident, we still recommend an evaluation. Many symptoms take time to appear, and early detection leads to faster, better outcomes.

Our Auto Accident Treatment Approach

No two injuries are alike. That's why we combine multiple proven therapies to give your body every advantage it needs to heal fully and efficiently.

• Chiropractic Adjustments – Gentle spinal adjustments correct misalignments, relieve nerve compression, reduce inflammation, and restore range of motion.
• Manual Therapy – Deep tissue massage and myofascial release target muscle tension, soft tissue damage, and poor circulation to promote faster healing.
• Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression – A specialized therapy table gently stretches the spine, creating negative pressure that allows herniated or bulging discs to retract and rehydrate — relieving nerve compression and improving mobility.
• Shockwave Therapy – A powerful, non-invasive treatment that delivers radial shock waves into injured tissue to break up scar tissue, stimulate collagen production, improve blood flow, and accelerate healing.

Understanding Your Auto Accident Insurance Benefits in Utah

Utah law requires a minimum of $3,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage on every auto insurance policy. This means your chiropractic care and medical treatment after a car accident is typically covered by insurance — with no out-of-pocket deductible.

Crest Chiropractic offers dedicated insurance claims assistance, guiding you through every step of the process so you can focus on healing — not paperwork.

Auto Accident Injury FAQ

What should I do after a car accident in Utah?

Take steps to help ensure immediate safety following a car accident. The police should be notified so they can assist with safety and properly document the accident. Exchange information with all parties involved including any witnesses. Your insurance company should also be notified. Seek medical care early even if you feel fine. Following a car accident, injuries and pain can be masked by adrenaline.  A medical professional can perform an exam and document any injuries providing a link between the accident and your pain. Follow up with your doctor so that you can get the proper care and heal from the car accident injuries.

How soon should I see a chiropractor after whiplash?

It is best to see your chiropractor as soon as possible after a whiplash injury. Pain and inflammation can continue to increase in the initial days following a car accident injury. Starting treatment early leads to better overall outcomes and medical documentation of your case.

What symptoms can appear days after a crash?

Symptoms that can appear after a car crash include: stiffness, neck pain, shoulder pain, jaw pain, headache, back pain, joint pain, blurry vision, feeling confused, trouble thinking and sleep changes. These are some common symptoms however there are many other symptoms that can show up after a car crash.

Does Utah PIP insurance cover chiropractic care?

Yes, personal injury protection (PIP) covers chiropractic care for injuries related to a motor vehicle accident. This includes exams, diagnostic imaging, chiropractic care and therapy. Utah is a no fault state so regardless of who is at fault your insurance company will pay up to your policy limits.

What does treatment at Crest Chiropractic include?

Spinal adjustments – gentle precise spinal manipulation to improve spinal misalignments, increase spinal range of motion, decrease pain and reduce nerve impingement.

Non surgical spinal decompression – gentle traction to stretch the spine for reducing muscle spasms and retract bulging or herniated spinal discs.

Manual therapy and myofascial release – controlled muscle and soft tissue therapy for reducing stiffness, treating scar tissue and decreasing inflammation and pain.

Shockwave therapy – non invasive radial shock waves are delivered to the tissue to increase blood flow, break down scar tissue, stimulate the bodies natural healing response and promote tissue repair.

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