Auto & Whiplash Injury Treatment in Stuart & Port St. Lucie, FL
You walked away from the crash. That does not mean you are fine. Let’s find out what it did.
After a collision, the pain that matters often shows up a day or two later, once the adrenaline is gone. We examine what the impact actually did to your neck, back, and soft tissue, then treat that directly. In Florida you generally have 14 days from the date of the accident to seek care in order to access your personal injury protection benefits.
You just want a straight answer
The car got assessed the same day. Nobody assessed you.
You felt shaken but basically okay. Then the next morning your neck would not turn, and by day three there was a headache that would not quit and a low back that hated getting out of the car. Meanwhile there are calls to return, forms to complete, and a nagging question underneath all of it: is something actually wrong with me, or am I just sore?
Waiting it out is the most common decision after a crash, and often the most expensive one. Soft tissue that heals in a shortened, guarded position tends to stay stiff and painful long after the visible bruising is gone.
First, the reassuring part
Most crash injuries respond well to prompt, focused care.
The large majority of injuries from a moderate-speed collision are soft-tissue and mechanical: strained ligaments and muscles in the neck, irritated spinal joints, and guarding that limits how you move. That category tends to respond well to focused, non-surgical care, and it tends to respond better the sooner it is assessed. That is why we lead with a thorough exam rather than a scan and a shrug.
Some post-crash symptoms need emergency medical attention first. We would rather you know the signs than wonder.
When to seek urgent care first
- Loss of consciousness, confusion, or memory gaps
- Worsening headache with vomiting or vision changes
- Progressive weakness in a leg
- Severe neck pain with weakness or numbness in both arms
- Chest, abdominal, or breathing pain after the impact
If any of these are happening, contact a medical provider or emergency care right away. When you've been medically cleared and you're ready to address what's left, we're here.
We get what you're going through
Which crash injury is yours?
Collision injuries follow a few recognizable patterns, and the right approach depends on which tissue took the force. You do not need to diagnose yourself. Seeing which of these patterns sounds like you is a useful start, and your exam is what confirms it.
"It got worse weeks later, not better."
Often: the injured tissue healed in a shortened, protective pattern. Nothing new happened; the original injury simply never resolved properly and your body has been compensating around it.
What we'd likely reach for: chiropractic care plus a corrective-exercise plan to rebuild support.
"My low back has hurt since the impact."
Often: the seated, belted position transmits a lot of force through the lumbar spine, so discs and facet joints are common casualties even in a low-speed rear-end collision.
What we'd likely reach for: decompression and SoftWave first, then rehab to make the fix hold.
"The headaches started after the accident."
Often: irritated upper cervical joints and guarding muscles are referring pain into the base of the skull and behind the eyes. These headaches often arrive within the first week after a collision.
What we'd likely reach for: precise chiropractic care to restore movement, with Class IV laser to calm the inflammation.
"My neck seized up the next day."
Often: a whiplash-type strain. The head moved faster than the neck could control, and the ligaments and deep muscles paid for it. Symptoms commonly peak 24 to 72 hours after impact rather than immediately.
What we'd likely reach for: gentle chiropractic care to restore the motion you lost, with Class IV laser to calm the inflamed tissue.
Not sure which one is you?
That's exactly what the first visit is for. No pressure, no commitment beyond finding out what's going on.
Regenerative care treatments
For years this level of care was out of reach for most people. Not anymore.
SoftWave Therapy
Regenerative sound-wave therapy that prompts your body’s own repair response in soft tissue that has stalled after the injury. Non-invasive, no injections, about five minutes.
Spinal Decompression
Gentle, non-surgical traction for crash cases where a disc is involved, easing load on the disc and the nerve roots around it.
Chiropractic Care
Precise, goal-based adjustments that restore the motion the collision took away, applied gently and only after your exam clears it.
Class IV Laser Therapy
Deep-tissue laser that helps calm the inflammation of freshly strained tissue and improve blood flow, which supports recovery between visits.
Corrective Exercise & Rehab
A custom, diagnosis-specific home program with video that restores length, strength, and control to the injured tissue, so it does not heal short and stiff.
Why crash patients choose us
One team, documenting and treating your case.
After a collision you do not need a scavenger hunt across three offices. Here it is one team, one plan, one place, with your case documented consistently from the first visit. We accept PIP, and we are transparent about what is billable and what is not.
Care led by a SoftWave trainer
Dr. Kianoosh Ziayan, DC ("Dr. Z") is an internationally certified SoftWave trainer who teaches other doctors how to use it. The protocols he teaches are the ones our team delivers.
Built around a busy calendar
Visits run around ten minutes, most patients wait under five, and we hold same-week openings at both offices. Getting this sorted out should not cost you your week.
Honest about your plan
You get transparent pricing on day one and an honest read on what to expect. It is healthcare, so nothing is promised. We tell you what we see and adjust the plan as you improve.
Most crash cases are a mix of these rather than one clean category. That is the point of the exam: we document what the impact did, sort out which structures are driving your symptoms, and build the plan around that.
What to expect
9 in 10 patients notice an improvement at the first visit.
You are never guessing what comes next. Here is how your post-accident plan takes shape.
We learn your goal
A case manager takes your account of the collision and what has changed since, and explains how the billing side works before any treatment starts.
The doctor examines you
A thorough orthopedic and neurological exam documents your range of motion and findings, so your plan targets the real problem and your records reflect what actually happened.
You start the same day
Where it's appropriate, treatment begins on visit one, so you leave having already taken the first step, not just a referral.
We build the plan, then keep tuning it
You get a clear plan and a home program about two weeks in, plus regular re-exams so your progress is documented as you improve.
9 in 10
PATIENTS NOTICE A DIFFERENCE ON VISIT ONE
Day 1
RELIEF IS COMMON
$97
FIRST VISIT
Zero
SURGERY OR INCISION
Your First Visit
The visit that finally gives you a real answer.
An honest go or no-go before you commit to anything.
Custom home-exercise program with video, sent about two weeks into care
A personalized, goal-based care plan
Same-day treatment where appropriate (SoftWave, Class IV Laser, or a chiropractic adjustment)
Full orthopedic exam with the doctor, including range of motion, muscle and orthopedic testing
In-depth consultation with your case manager
Common questions
Have questions? We have answers.
In Florida you generally have 14 days from the date of the accident to seek care in order to access personal injury protection benefits, and a standard policy includes up to $10,000 in PIP coverage. How much of that applies to your care depends on your policy and your claim, so we will not guess at your numbers. Our team will walk you through what we can verify.
Sometimes. After a collision, a thorough exam tells us a great deal, and if imaging would change your plan or your exam findings warrant it, we will say so and help you get it. We do not order scans just to build a file.
We are chiropractors, not attorneys, so we do not give legal advice and we will not tell you whether to pursue a claim. What we can do is examine you properly, document your findings, treat what we find, and explain the billing side clearly. Many patients handle it without an attorney; that decision is entirely yours.
We accept PIP and bill it directly for accident cases. What your policy covers, and how much of your $10,000 benefit remains, depends on your specific policy and claim, so our team verifies what we can before treatment starts rather than guessing. If PIP does not apply to your situation, we keep pricing transparent and offer financing including 0% options for qualified patients. You will always know the cost before you commit.
Deliberately gentle, especially early on. Freshly injured tissue is treated with laser and soft-tissue work before anything more forceful, and adjustments are precise rather than aggressive. If anything is uncomfortable, your provider adjusts on the spot.
Ready when you are
Meet your doctor in person.
If you are filing under PIP, call and our team will explain how that works before your first visit. Otherwise the $97 first visit covers your consultation, full orthopedic exam, and same-day treatment where appropriate, plus your care plan and home-exercise program (a $250 value). Two offices, one team, same standard of care.