How Many Chiropractic Visits Do I Really Need After A Car Accident?
Author: Dr. Tiffany T. Butler | Date: August 31, 2025 | Read Time: 3 minutes
Car accidents can cause significant injuries that can persist long after the accident happens. If you are experiencing pain, discomfort, stiffness, and decrease in mobility, you may be wondering how many chiropractic visits you need to get you back to your normal self. There is no one-size-fits all to chiropractic care, therefore understanding what influences your treatment plan will help you make an informed decision about your health and recovery.
Continue reading, to learn the role chiropractic care plays after a car accident, what injuries are commonly treated, and how your treatment plan is determined.
The Role of Chiropractic Care After a Car Accident
Chiropractic care focuses on treating musculoskeletal injuries, by relying on natural therapy procedures, and not medication or surgery. After a car accident, you might suffer from soft tissue injuries that cause, joint dysfunction, and decrease motion. Chiropractor care for auto injuries is a combination of spinal adjustments and physical therapy procedures to reduce pain, improve motion, and restore normal body function.
Common Injuries Treated Chiropractors
In the United States, about 869, 000 cervical spine injuries are caused by traffic crashes each year. By seeing a chiropractor after a car accident, treatment may often consist of different procedures such as chiropractic adjustments (e.g. joint manipulation), soft tissue therapy, rehab exercises, and home care instructions tailored to your needs.
Below are examples of the type of injuries from car accidents that respond well to chiropractic care, these include:
- Whiplash Injury
- Herniated or Bulging Discs
- Soft Tissue Injuries (muscle strains and ligament sprains)
- Back Pain (e.g. midback and lower back)
- Neck Pain
- Muscle Tightness and Joint Stiffness
- Tension Headaches and Cervicogenic Headaches
- Knee Injuries
- Sciatica
- Chest and Rib Pain
What Determines How Many Chiropractic Visits You Will Need?
During your first visit with the chiropractic, you will have a full medical history, physical examination and advance imaging tests such as x-rays or MRI maybe ordered. At the end of your first visit, the chiropractor will create a treatment plan that is most effective in relieving your pain and getting you back to normal.
The number of chiropractic visits you will receive is often dependant upon the following factors:
- Severity of your injuries. Minor injuries may need less visits, whereas more complex or chronic conditions will require weeks or months of care.
- Overall health and age. Healthy people tend to recovery faster. Age, prior injuries or existing health conditions can extend how long you will receive care.
- How your body responds to treatment and care. Some people improve quickly, while others improve gradually over time.
- Your consistency with appointments. Following the chiropractor’s recommendations for care, is essential to your recovery. Aovidn certain movements or performing your home stretches can reduce the number of visits you receive.
If you are involved in a car accident, you are encouraged to contact a chiropractor nearest you for an evaluation. If you live, work or play in Baltimore or the surrounding areas, call our office at 410-513-9149 or schedule an appointment online and let us help you in recovering from your auto accident injuries.
Dr. Tiffany T. Butler (aka “The Pain Doctor”) is the Clinical Director of Harmonious Living Chiropractic: Fitness & Wellness Center, a dynamic healthcare facility located in the beautiful city of Baltimore, Maryland. As a highly sought-after Baltimore Chiropractor, Dr. Butler leads her team in providing scientific-based treatment procedures that alleviate body pain and enhance the quality of life of others. To learn more about Dr. Butler, view her profile here. Dr. Butler has teamed up with Team Ignite to make natural-based products such as CBD available to the global community. Connect with Dr. Butler on Social Media on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.
