Neck injury care after a car accident
Chiropractic Evaluation and Rehabilitation for Whiplash
Pro Health & Rehab provides whiplash evaluation and treatment in Marietta, GA. Our chiropractic team evaluates neck pain, stiffness, and movement concerns after an accident and recommends care based on your symptoms, health history, and examination.
Our clinic has served Marietta since 1999. Visit our office on Powder Springs Road SW, convenient to West Cobb and Powder Springs. Same-day appointments may be available; call to check the schedule.
Saturday hours: 8 AM to 12 PM. Walk-ins are welcome when the schedule allows. For broader collision-related injuries and questions about claims or intake, see our car accident chiropractic care page.
What Is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a neck injury associated with rapid back-and-forth movement of the head. Rear-end collisions are a common cause, although other accidents and falls can also cause this type of injury. Neck symptoms after a crash need an evaluation rather than an assumption that every injury is whiplash.
Whiplash Symptoms Can Appear Later
Symptoms may begin within days of an injury. Common concerns include:
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Pain when turning or moving your neck
- Reduced neck movement
- Headaches
- Shoulder, upper-back, or arm discomfort
Tell your healthcare professional about dizziness, tingling, numbness, or other symptoms as well. These can require additional assessment.
How We Evaluate Whiplash at Pro Health & Rehab
Discuss the Injury
Explain when the accident happened, when symptoms began, and what care you have already received. Your chiropractor also reviews your health history and how symptoms affect driving, sleep, work, and daily movement.
Examine Your Symptoms
Your evaluation may include neck and shoulder movement, tenderness, strength, reflexes, and other findings relevant to your concerns. Imaging or referral may be recommended when appropriate.
Explain Your Care Options
If chiropractic care is appropriate, we explain the recommended treatment and rehabilitation plan. Follow-up visits help assess your response and whether the plan needs to change.
Chiropractic Care and Rehabilitation for Whiplash
Treatment depends on your evaluation. The aim is to address pain and movement limitations and support a return to daily activities. Your plan may include:
- Chiropractic adjustments or mobilization when appropriate for your injury and examination findings.
- Rehabilitation exercises selected to support movement and function.
- Soft-tissue care or therapeutic massage when recommended as part of your plan.
- Supportive therapies such as heat, cold, or electrical stimulation when appropriate.
Learn about our chiropractic care in Marietta and massage therapy. Your chiropractor will explain which options fit your needs; an adjustment is not automatically appropriate for every neck injury.
Meet Your Marietta Chiropractor
Dr. Dustin Parris and the Pro Health & Rehab team provide chiropractic care and injury rehabilitation. Your visit begins with an evaluation and a discussion of your symptoms and goals.
Whiplash Care After an Auto Accident
If your neck injury followed a collision, bring available medical records, insurance information, and details about the accident. Contact the office to discuss payment options and any claim-related paperwork before your visit.
Our auto accident chiropractor page explains the broader injury-care process. You can also find patient intake forms online.
Visit Our West Cobb Chiropractic Office
Pro Health & Rehab Chiropractic
2453 Powder Springs Road SW, Suite 210
Marietta, GA 30064
Get directions or call (770) 439-9355 to check appointment availability.
Questions About Whiplash Treatment
Can whiplash symptoms start days after an accident?
Yes. Symptoms may begin within days of an injury. Seek an evaluation if you develop neck pain, stiffness, or other concerns after a crash, and explain when each symptom began.
Will I need imaging for whiplash?
Imaging is not needed for every person. Your healthcare professional may recommend it to investigate other injuries or findings. Your history and examination guide that decision.
Does whiplash treatment always include a neck adjustment?
No. Treatment depends on your examination, health history, and injury. Your chiropractor will explain whether adjustments, rehabilitation, supportive therapies, or referral are appropriate.
How long will my whiplash treatment take?
There is no fixed schedule for everyone. Your care plan and follow-up depend on your symptoms, examination findings, progress, and any other care you need.
Do you offer Saturday appointments?
Yes. Pro Health & Rehab is open Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM. Call to check availability. Walk-ins are welcome when the schedule allows.
Book a Whiplash Evaluation in Marietta
Tell our team when the injury happened and what symptoms you are experiencing.
Further reading: Mayo Clinic: Whiplash symptoms and diagnosis and treatment.