Chiropractic Services
Car Accident Chiropractor in Decatur, GA
Hurt in a car accident? Dr. Teresa Jackson listens, examines you thoroughly, reviews her findings with you the same visit and builds a care plan around them. Most auto accident patients here are treated on an attorney lien basis.
Hurt in a car accident in Decatur? Car accident and personal injury care is a primary focus at Total Health & Injury Specialist, 5304 Panola Industrial Blvd, Suite E. The approach is simple: listen carefully, evaluate thoroughly, explain the findings and build a care plan around your needs. Call (404) 734-9740.
First: do you need urgent care?
Severe pain, significant trauma, progressive weakness, loss of consciousness, new bowel or bladder dysfunction, or other serious symptoms require urgent medical evaluation. Not every injury is appropriate for chiropractic treatment. Read numbness, weakness or trouble walking after a wreck and headache after a car accident if either one sounds like you.
Why get checked after a crash?
Even a seemingly minor car accident can place sudden forces on the spine, muscles, ligaments and surrounding tissues. Some symptoms appear immediately, and others develop hours or days later. Vehicle damage does not always tell you whether you were hurt, or how badly.
Dr. Jackson evaluates complaints involving the neck, back, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, legs, feet, headaches and numbness in the extremities. Whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate depends on what the exam shows. See whiplash and neck pain after a car accident and back pain after an accident.
What happens at your first visit?
- A conversation. You talk through the accident, your current symptoms, your health history and any care you have already had.
- A thorough exam. It may include vital signs, MyoVision range-of-motion screening, motion palpation, deep tendon reflex testing, and orthopedic, motor and sensory testing.
- Your findings, the same visit. Dr. Jackson explains what she observed, what it may mean and which options may be appropriate. Ask anything you want.
- Therapy and an adjustment, when appropriate. If the exam shows treatment is appropriate and no contraindications turn up, your first visit includes therapy and an adjustment. These may be modified, deferred or avoided when clinically indicated.
- A care plan. Before you leave, you go over a plan that may include adjustments, supportive therapies, follow-up evaluations and recommendations for more medical assessment when necessary.
“I got into a car accident and received my treatment from here and it was a 10/10,” wrote KaMora B. in a Google review. “Dr. Jackson has been a saving grace since my accident,” wrote DaiLaSoul.
What might care include?
That depends on your exam. The office emphasizes conservative chiropractic care when appropriate, with symptoms and findings reassessed along the way. Adjustments and supportive therapies are selected for you, and spinal decompression is available when it suits your situation.
Curious about the evidence? Read what research says about spinal manipulation, including side effects.
What if you are not improving?
If you do not show improvement within four weeks, the approach includes a referral for an MRI when clinically appropriate. Dr. Jackson reviews the MRI findings with you and explains how they may change her recommendations, and refers you to a medical specialist when necessary. Urgent symptoms or concerning exam findings may call for imaging or referral sooner.
What records does the office keep?
The office keeps records of your visits, reported symptoms, exam findings and treatment, including:
- Your reported accident history and symptoms
- Initial exam findings
- Range-of-motion and neurological screening results
- Treatment recommendations and services provided
- Follow-up evaluations and changes in symptoms
- Referrals for imaging or specialist care
Accurate records support continuity of care and may be relevant to an insurance or personal injury claim. Clinical decisions are based on your needs and professional judgment, not on the status or potential value of a legal claim.
“She was in constant communication with my lawyer and made my process of getting better so smooth,” wrote Chea Taylor.
How is care paid for after an accident?
Most auto accident patients here are treated on an attorney lien basis. That arrangement generally allows eligible patients to receive treatment under a written agreement concerning payment from a potential settlement or recovery. Eligibility, financial responsibility and payment terms depend on the individual arrangement. A lien does not guarantee that treatment will be covered or that a legal claim will result in a settlement.
The team can explain the process and the payment arrangements available before care begins. Georgia’s own summary of what drivers carry is in how auto insurance works in Georgia.
Hurt another way?
Personal injuries also come from bike and pedestrian collisions, boat and airplane accidents, and construction accidents. If you were hurt in one of those, call and ask. Injured playing a sport? See sports injury care.
Get examined in Decatur
Call (404) 734-9740 or visit the contact page. The office is at 5304 Panola Industrial Blvd, Suite E, Decatur, GA 30035. See hours and directions for the Decatur office, or meet Dr. Jackson.
- Urgent symptoms come first
Severe pain, significant trauma, progressive weakness, loss of consciousness or new bowel or bladder dysfunction need urgent medical evaluation.
- Findings the same visit
Dr. Jackson explains what she observed, what it may mean and which treatment options may be appropriate before you leave.
- The spine and the muscles
Care looks at spinal joints as well as the muscles and soft tissues that support them.
- Referrals when you need them
No improvement within four weeks means a referral for an MRI when clinically appropriate, and concerning findings can mean sooner.
What customers say about our Car Accident Care
“I am so grateful for Dr. Jackson and her entire team! I began receiving care after my car accident, and their treatment has helped improve my pain tremendously. Going through an accident and dealing with the pain afterward can be overwhelming, so having a team that is thorough, pleasant, and caring has made such a difference in my recovery.”
Nakia Simmons, Google review
“I got into a car accident and received my treatment from here and it was a 10/10. The whole staff is extremely nice and Dr.Jackson is the best chiropractor in the city and I would come here again and again!!!!”
KaMora B., Google review
“I had the unfortunate time of being in two accidents in one year, Dr. Jackson and her staff are simply phenomenal and extremely effective. Wherever you are in Atlanta or even in Georgia, hurry up and get to the best chiropractor in the southeast Thank you Dr. Jackson for everything you were incredible.”
Preston Brown, Google review
FAQ
Car Accident Chiropractor in Decatur, GA Questions
Still have questions? Call (404) 734-9740.
Should I see a chiropractor after a car accident?
If you have neck pain, back pain, stiffness, headaches or other musculoskeletal symptoms, a qualified health care professional can evaluate your condition. Chiropractic care may be appropriate for certain injuries after serious conditions have been ruled out.
Will I receive treatment during my first visit?
The standard first visit includes therapy and an adjustment when the exam shows treatment is appropriate. If your findings suggest you need more medical evaluation, treatment may be deferred or modified.
Do I need an MRI before starting care?
Not every patient does. It depends on your symptoms, exam findings and clinical indications. Patients who do not improve within four weeks are considered for an MRI referral, and concerning findings may call for imaging sooner.
What is an attorney lien?
A payment arrangement that may allow eligible patients to receive care under an agreement involving payment from a potential legal recovery. It does not guarantee that treatment will be covered or that a claim will result in a settlement, and payment obligations may still apply.
Can I come in without an attorney?
Yes, you can call to talk through scheduling and available payment options. An attorney is not necessarily required for a chiropractic evaluation, although attorney lien arrangements may have specific requirements.
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Hurt in a car accident? Dr. Teresa Jackson listens, examines you thoroughly, reviews her findings with you the same visit and builds a care plan around them. Most auto accident patients here are treated on an attorney lien basis.