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Hurt in a crash? Get seen this week.

Even a minor crash can strain your neck and back. We examine, document and treat it early.

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Auto Accident Care

Why the first week matters

After a collision, the neck and low back often feel stiff rather than painful for the first day or two. Muscles guard the area, and the real loss of motion shows up over the following week. We try to see you inside that week for two reasons. Treatment works better before guarding becomes the new normal, and the exam findings are still measurable and clearly tied to the crash.

What the exam covers

  • How the crash happened: direction of impact, headrest position, whether you saw it coming, seatbelt use, airbag deployment
  • Range of motion in the neck and back, recorded in degrees rather than described as “limited”
  • Neurological checks: reflexes, strength, and sensation in the arms and legs
  • Palpation of each spinal segment for restriction, tenderness and swelling
  • Whether imaging is needed. If it is, we arrange it and wait for the results before adjusting the area in question.

Everything is written down in a format an adjuster or attorney can read without a phone call to explain it.

Treatment

Whiplash-type injuries are treated with lower force at first. A guarded neck is not a candidate for a manual thrust in week one, so early visits usually rely on mobilization and drop-table work, then progress as the tissue settles. You get specific instructions on movement, ice or heat, and sleeping position, because what you do between visits matters as much as the visits themselves.

Paying for care after a crash

Maine auto policies include medical payments coverage, with a required minimum of $2,000. It pays for treatment regardless of who was at fault. We give you itemized bills to submit to your medical payments carrier or the at-fault driver’s insurer. If an attorney is handling your claim, we send records and bills to their office once you sign a release.

Booking

Call 207-406-2428 and tell us it is a crash injury so we can fit you in this week, or book online⁠ (opens in a new tab). No referral is needed.

What Our Patients Say

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I have been seeing Dr. Minni since he was in Lewiston. We decided to follow him to Topsham, because of the amazing care me and my wife have both received. He is so thorough, and really cares! From the moment you walk in the door you feel like family. Can’t wait to see his practice grow! For all of the skeptics out there about Chiropractic care, I was there with you, until I tweaked my back just right and could barely walk. He was able to do some quick adjustments and I instantly felt some relief. Within a few days it was even better. It does take some time, and don’t expect instant results as it comes with time.

If you are in the Topsham area give him a call! Remember it’s not just backs/spine. Any joint can be manipulated!

Also, if you don’t like manual manipulation, that’s ok too, he has an actuator that he can use instead. He actually uses a little of both for us, and it works really well!

Jordan Emery
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