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Home Exercises After a Car Accident

Clinical content from the Auto Injury Chiropractic home rehab program. Final clinical reviewer: Dr. Seth Hill, DC. How we review content

Step-by-step home programs for seven body areas, each in four phases, with photos and a demonstration video for each exercise where one is available. Our providers prescribe them in the clinic, and anyone can read them here.

These exercises are for education. After a car accident or injury, get checked by a provider before you start. They do not replace an exam.

Choose your body area

Neck and Whiplash

4 phases · 20 exercises

Upper and Mid Back

4 phases · 17 exercises

Low Back and SI Joint

4 phases · 17 exercises

Shoulder

4 phases · 17 exercises

Hip

4 phases · 17 exercises

Knee and Ankle

4 phases · 17 exercises

Wrist and Hand

4 phases · 17 exercises

How the four phases work

  1. Phase 1

    Calm and Move

  2. Phase 2

    Control and Mobility

  3. Phase 3

    Build Strength

  4. Phase 4

    Return to Activity

Most people spend about a week in each phase. Your provider decides when you move up. A small stretch is okay; if an exercise hurts, stop, try a smaller move, and tell your provider. Read before you start.

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Auto Injury Chiropractic

Same-day visits at three clinics

Oregon City

1404 Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045

(503) 723-4462

Mon to Thu 9:00am to 6:00pm
Fri 9:00am to 1:00pm

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Milwaukie

13152 SE Rusk Rd
Milwaukie, OR 97222

(503) 919-7001

Mon to Thu 9:00am to 6:00pm
Fri 9:00am to 1:00pm

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Troutdale

233 E Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97060

(503) 491-9266

Mon to Thu 9:00am to 6:00pm
Fri 9:00am to 1:00pm

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