Clinically reviewed by Dr. Seth Hill, DC, President, Auto Injury Chiropractic. Last reviewed October 2026.

Therapeutic massage does more than feel good. Massage can ease pain in the short term. A large review of massage trials found it reduced pain compared with no treatment (Crawford et al., 2016), and a Cochrane review of massage for low back pain found short-term pain relief, though the evidence was low quality (Furlan et al., 2015).^1,2 We use it alongside adjustments and rehab, never on its own. We have licensed massage therapists on staff at all three clinics.

Therapeutic massage room at Auto Injury Chiropractic

Massage built around recovery

Our therapists focus on therapeutic, medical massage: releasing tight muscles, easing soft-tissue injuries, and supporting your chiropractic treatment. It is a good fit for the injuries we see every day, including whiplash, neck pain, back strain, and the deep tension that builds after a crash. Research reviews find that massage therapy eases pain compared with no treatment (Crawford et al., 2016), and a UK evidence report found massage effective for chronic neck and low back pain (Bronfort et al., 2010).

Why massage and chiropractic work together

Chiropractic adjustments restore alignment and joint motion. Massage relaxes the muscles and soft tissue around them. Together they work on the joints and the muscles at the same time, which is why we keep therapists in-house and coordinate your care under one roof.

What it helps

Car-accident and whiplash injuries
Neck, back, and shoulder pain
Headaches and muscle tension
Sciatica and nerve-related tightness
Work-injury recovery
Shoulder, hip and knee injuries after a crash

Massage after a car accident

After an Oregon accident, massage may be billed to your PIP claim when it is part of your accident care plan, as reasonable and necessary care. We verify your coverage before your first visit and document your care for your claim.

Care at all three clinics

We offer same-day appointments in Oregon City, Milwaukie, and Troutdale, with licensed massage therapists on staff. After a car accident in Oregon, your PIP coverage typically covers reasonable and necessary care. We bill your PIP claim directly and verify your coverage before your first visit. Book a visit and we will get you in.

Common questions

Is massage covered after an accident?

Massage may be billed to your PIP claim when it is part of your accident care plan. We verify your coverage before your first visit.

How is this different from spa massage?

Ours targets injury and pain recovery, coordinated with your chiropractic care.

Do you have licensed therapists?

Yes, at all three clinics.

References

Crawford C, Boyd C, Paat CF, et al. The impact of massage therapy on function in pain populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: Part I, patients experiencing pain in the general population. Pain Med. 2016;17(7):1353-1375. doi:10.1093/pm/pnw099. PMID 27165971.
Furlan AD, Giraldo M, Baskwill A, Irvin E, Imamura M. Massage for low-back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;(9):CD001929. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD001929.pub3. PMID 26329399.

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