Whiplash Chiropractor in Milwaukie, OR
Whiplash is a neck sprain and strain from the fast back-and-forth motion of a crash. Symptoms often show up 24 to 72 hours later. At our Milwaukie clinic, we grade your injury, screen for concussion, and treat it in phases with gentle adjustments, soft-tissue work and rehab. Same-day visits are available; call (503) 919-7001.
Our Milwaukie clinic sits beside OR-224 (the Milwaukie Expressway) near SE Lake Rd, serving patients across Milwaukie, Oak Grove, Gladstone, Happy Valley, and Clackamas County.
Same-day visits · PIP and most insurance handled
Most insurance accepted: CareOregon and OHP, Regence BCBS, Providence, Moda, and more.
How we treat whiplash at the Milwaukie clinic
Whiplash care here moves in stages. Early on, the goal is to calm pain and protect the injured ligaments and muscles. As the tissue heals, we restore motion, then build the neck and upper-back strength that helps keep the injury from coming back. Your re-exams decide when you move to the next stage.
Your plan may include electrical stimulation, trigger-point therapy and flexion distraction alongside your adjustments, depending on your injury and your phase of care: Inflammation (first 72 hours), Repair (72 hours to 12 weeks) or Remodel (12 weeks to 12 months). For what the research says, see our whiplash treatment guide.
Whiplash signs to watch for in the first days
- A stiff, sore neck that is worse the morning after
- Headaches that start at the base of the skull
- Pain between the shoulder blades
- Dizziness, poor sleep, or trouble concentrating
- Pins and needles in an arm or hand
Any of these after a crash is a reason to be checked. Same-day visits are usually available in Milwaukie.
Care built around your recovery
Same-day appointments
Same-day visits are usually available, so you can be seen soon after an injury.
Auto-injury specialists
Focused on whiplash, neck and back pain, and crash injuries.
Individualized plans
A care plan built around your body, your goals, and your recovery.
How it works
- Consultation. We learn what happened and your health history.
- Exam. Range of motion, nerve testing, muscle testing and joint assessment to find the source.
- Imaging. Digital X-rays or advanced imaging only if needed.
- Written plan. Built around your injury and your goals.
- Treatment begins. Care aimed at relieving pain and restoring motion.
Get seen today for whiplash after a crash.
Same-day visits. PIP and most insurance welcome.
Keep your recovery moving
Whiplash often comes with neck pain and headaches. Your exam includes a concussion screen, and the neck and whiplash exercises show each move between visits. The whiplash recovery timeline explains what each phase feels like.
Whiplash care off SE Rusk Rd in Milwaukie
Dr. Greg Fillmore, DC, grew up with two physicians for parents, which is where an interest in how the body heals began. Taylor, LMT, combines Swedish massage with trigger point release, myofascial release and neuromuscular therapy. Your chiropractor decides when massage joins your adjustments and rehab, so each piece supports the others. Dr. Hannah Scheck, DC, also treats whiplash here. 2024 ODOT data counted 196 crashes in Milwaukie. The clinic is on SE Rusk Rd, just off OR-224, and it serves Oak Grove, Happy Valley and Clackamas County. Call or text (503) 919-7001 to get your neck checked.
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Care provided by Dr. Greg Fillmore, DC (Clinic Director), and Dr. Hannah Scheck, DC, licensed chiropractic physicians.
Visit Auto Injury Chiropractic in Milwaukie
13152 SE Rusk Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
(503) 919-7001
Hours: Mon to Thu 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Common questions about whiplash in Milwaukie
How long does whiplash take to heal?
It depends on how badly your neck was hurt. At your first exam we grade the injury and set your visit plan. For a moderate whiplash injury, active care usually runs 8 to 12 weeks: 2 to 3 visits a week at first, tapering to 1 or 2 a week as you heal. Complex cases can take up to 6 months, and the tissue keeps remodeling for up to a year. We re-examine you along the way and release you from care when your exam shows you are ready.
Can a chiropractor in Milwaukie treat whiplash from a minor crash?
Yes. Low-speed crashes can still strain the neck. We examine you, grade the injury, and start care that fits it, from gentle adjustments and soft-tissue work to your first rehab exercises.
Does PIP pay for whiplash care?
Usually. Your Oregon PIP pays reasonable and necessary care after a crash, and our front desk confirms your benefits and bills the insurer for you. We also work with most health plans.
What if my neck only hurts a little?
Come in anyway. Small strains are simpler to treat when they’re new, and a prompt exam puts the injury on record for your claim.
I’m in Happy Valley. How far away is the Milwaukie clinic?
From Happy Valley City Hall on SE Misty Dr, it’s about 6.8 miles, or around 15 minutes via OR-224. From SE Sunnyside Rd and SE 172nd Ave, it’s about 7.2 miles, or around 13 minutes via OR-212 and OR-224. Both are Google Maps weekday estimates. See Happy Valley care.