Auto Accident Injury Care

Dorsa Chiropractic is a newly established practice specializing in auto injury chiropractic services in Denver, CO. If you’re suffering from pain, discomfort or loss of mobility due to an auto accident, it’s important to be evaluated by a chiropractor to identify any common accident repercussions like whiplash, concussions, disc injuries, strains and more. Dr. Christopher Dorsa and the Dorsa Chiro team offer a welcoming office where your health and wellness will be viewed through a holistic, investigative lens to help you get to the root of any pain or dysfunction you’re experiencing.

Many people don’t realize that even minor car accidents that seem like “no big deal” at the time can result in significant injuries that impact muscles, ligaments and joints to create chronic pain and reduced range of motion. Over time, these undiagnosed and untreated injuries can create severe disruptions to your quality of life. According to the American Chiropractic Association, “Approximately two-thirds of people involved in motor vehicle accidents develop symptoms of whiplash. The symptoms usually do not develop until 2 to 48 hours after the injury.” What’s more, it is estimated that 45 percent to 85 percent of people who suffer a whiplash injury are still suffering five years after the accident.

In many cases, early intervention following an accident can help to address inflammation before it creates a ripple effect throughout your body. Rest assured that Dr. Dorsa will work hard to help you get back to feeling like your pre-accident self as quickly as possible! Dorsa Chiropractic works with doctors and surgeons to help our patients stay on the right track for recovery.

Recovering from an auto accident can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. At Dorsa Chiropractic, we provide a comprehensive approach to healing that combines chiropractic care, physical therapy, and massage therapy. Together, these treatments address every aspect of your recovery—helping you reduce pain, restore movement, and prevent long-term complications.

Chiropractic Care

When you visit us following an auto injury, we’ll start by reviewing your health history, conducting an examination, and listening carefully to your experience. Using both your descriptions and advanced diagnostic tools, we’ll get a clear picture of what’s going on with your body. Chiropractic adjustments help restore alignment, relieve pressure on the nervous system, and improve joint mobility. This directly addresses symptoms such as pain, stiffness, inflammation, reduced range of motion, fatigue, headaches, sleep issues, and more.

Physical Therapy

After an accident, your muscles and joints often need more than just pain relief—they need structured rehabilitation. Our physical therapy team designs personalized treatment plans to restore mobility, rebuild strength, and prevent future issues. Through targeted exercises, stretching, and hands-on techniques, physical therapy helps correct imbalances and improve stability. It’s especially effective for lingering stiffness, weakness, balance problems, and chronic pain that may appear weeks or even months after the accident.

Massage Therapy

Soft tissue injuries are one of the most common results of auto accidents. Massage therapy directly addresses these by relieving muscle tension, reducing scar tissue, and improving circulation. Depending on your needs, sessions may include deep tissue work to release tight muscles or gentler techniques to reduce inflammation and promote relaxation. Massage not only helps decrease pain but also supports faster healing and a greater sense of well-being during recovery.

A Complete Recovery Plan

The real benefit of choosing Dorsa Chiropractic is that you don’t have to choose between treatments—we bring them all together for you. Chiropractic care restores alignment and nervous system function, physical therapy builds strength and mobility, and massage therapy helps heal soft tissues and reduce pain. By combining these approaches, we create a complete recovery plan tailored to your unique needs so you can heal faster and get back to living your life.

While many people go to the hospital following an accident for visible wounds like cuts or broken bones, what often goes undetected are the soft tissue injuries that appear later. Conditions like whiplash, muscle strains, ligament sprains, and even concussions may not show immediate symptoms but can cause lasting discomfort if left untreated.

At Dorsa Chiropractic, our team looks beyond surface injuries. We evaluate the musculoskeletal system and central nervous system to detect underlying imbalances, pressure, or restrictions that may be contributing to your pain. Chiropractic care is highly effective in treating spinal injuries, restoring alignment, and reducing nerve irritation.

But recovery is rarely one-dimensional—which is why we integrate physical therapy and massage therapy into our care plans.

• Physical Therapy focuses on rebuilding strength, flexibility, and stability after an accident. Through guided exercises, stretching, and rehabilitation techniques, physical therapy addresses muscle weakness, reduced range of motion, and movement limitations that might develop after a crash.

• Massage Therapy directly targets soft tissue injuries by reducing muscle tension, improving circulation, and breaking up scar tissue. This not only eases pain but also supports faster, more complete healing.

Together, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and massage create a comprehensive recovery program that addresses the root causes of pain, promotes long-term healing, and prevents chronic issues from developing after an auto injury.