Auto Accident & Personal Injury Care at Commonwealth Chiropractic Center of Reston PC
Immediate Response for Lasting Recovery
The moments after an auto accident can be overwhelming, but the decisions you make about your healthcare can impact your recovery for years to come. At Commonwealth Chiropractic Center of Reston PC, we understand the unique challenges of accident-related injuries and provide specialized care to address them effectively. Even minor collisions can cause significant damage to your spine, neck, and surrounding tissues that may not be immediately apparent. The sudden impact forces that your body experiences during a crash can shift vertebrae out of alignment, strain or tear supporting ligaments and muscles, and disrupt vital nerve signals.
Our team provides prompt, thorough assessment and treatment to prevent these injuries from developing into chronic problems.
Understanding Whiplash and Accident Injuries
When your vehicle suddenly stops or changes direction during a collision, your head and neck continue moving, creating the rapid back-and-forth motion known as whiplash. This traumatic movement can cause vertebrae to misalign, damage soft tissues, and create inflammation that compresses nerves. Common symptoms include neck pain, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, shoulder and arm pain, reduced range of motion, and even cognitive difficulties.
Comprehensive Treatment Approach
Your recovery journey begins with a thorough 30-45 minute initial assessment to understand the full extent of your injuries. Based on these findings, we develop a personalized treatment plan that may include gentle spinal adjustments to restore proper alignment and nerve function.
Soft tissue therapies such as massage, myofascial release, and dry needling help address damaged muscles and connective tissues. We complement these core treatments with supportive modalities like kinesiology taping, ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation, and shockwave therapy to reduce inflammation and accelerate healing. For more complex cases, we offer advanced options including PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections and red light therapy to promote tissue regeneration.
Long-Term Recovery and Prevention
While most minor accident injuries show significant improvement within 4-6 weeks of consistent care, more severe cases involving substantial soft tissue damage or spinal misalignments may require several months of treatment. Throughout your recovery, our team focuses not just on relieving pain but on restoring full function and preventing long-term complications.
We incorporate rehabilitative exercises and posture correction to rebuild strength and stability in damaged areas. Without proper treatment, accident injuries can lead to chronic pain, persistent inflammation, and degenerative conditions like arthritis or disc problems. Our comprehensive approach aims to help you achieve complete recovery and prevent these long-term consequences.
Common accident-related conditions we treat include:
- Whiplash and neck injuries
- Back pain and spinal misalignments
- Headaches and concussions
- Shoulder, knee, and other joint injuries
- Disc herniations and bulges
- Sciatica and radiating nerve pain
- Soft tissue injuries (muscles, ligaments, tendons)
- TMJ (jaw) disorders
Get the Care You Deserve
Don’t delay seeking treatment after an accident—early intervention is key to preventing chronic issues and supporting optimal recovery. At Commonwealth Chiropractic Center of Reston PC, we work with most major insurance providers, including auto insurance, and can help navigate the paperwork associated with accident claims. Our team in Reston offers same-day appointments for accident victims, ensuring you receive prompt attention when you need it most.
Contact us today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation and take the first step toward complete recovery.