Auto Accident Injury Care in Walnut Creek, CA
The pain often arrives days after the impact
Careful recovery from car-accident injuries, paced to how the body actually heals.
Do not wait for it to settle in
After a collision, adrenaline masks a great deal. It is common to feel "mostly fine" and then, days later, to stiffen into pain that lingers for months. Soft-tissue injuries like whiplash respond far better to care that starts early.
Dr. Salem evaluates the whole picture, restores motion to the injured areas, and uses cold laser and soft-tissue therapy to calm inflammation and support repair. She has cared for accident injuries for decades, and will refer out when your situation calls for it.
Injuries that deserve a closer look
Whiplash
The neck and upper-back injury that so often follows a rear-end collision.
Soft-Tissue Injuries
Strained muscles and ligaments that heal best with early, gentle care.
Back & Neck Pain
The lingering ache that arrives after the initial shock wears off.
Headaches
Post-injury headaches tied to the neck and the base of the skull.
Delayed-Onset Pain
The stiffness and ache that surface in the days after a collision.
Post-Concussion
Supportive craniosacral care during a careful, longer recovery.
Questions patients often ask
I feel fine after my accident. Should I still be checked?
Yes. Adrenaline masks a great deal, and soft-tissue injuries like whiplash often stiffen into pain days later. Early care leads to a better recovery.
Do you treat whiplash?
Yes. Whiplash is one of the most common injuries we see after a collision, and it responds well to early, gentle care.
How long does recovery take?
It depends on the injury and how soon care begins. Dr. Salem paces your care to how tissue actually heals, and refers out when your situation calls for it.