Whiplash Chiropractor in Troutdale, OR
Whiplash is a strain of the muscles and ligaments in your neck from the fast back-and-forth motion of a crash. Symptoms often show up 24 to 72 hours later. At our Troutdale clinic, we grade your injury, screen for concussion and build a written plan that follows your healing phase, from Inflammation to Repair to Remodel.
Our Troutdale clinic is minutes from I-84 in historic downtown Troutdale, serving patients across Troutdale, Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village, and Corbett.
Same-day visits · PIP and most insurance handled
Most insurance accepted: CareOregon and OHP, Regence BCBS, Providence, Moda, and more.
Whiplash care in phases at our Troutdale clinic
Your first exam grades the whiplash injury, from a mild strain to a more complex injury with nerve symptoms, and that grade shapes your visit plan. Early care focuses on settling pain and protecting the healing tissue; later visits shift to restoring motion and strengthening your neck and upper back.
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). Our whiplash treatment guide covers what the research says.
Common whiplash symptoms
- Neck pain, or a neck that won’t turn all the way
- Headaches starting at the back of the head
- Knots in the shoulders and upper back
- Feeling dizzy, worn out, or unable to sleep well
- Tingling or weakness in an arm or hand
Symptoms often start 24 to 72 hours after the crash, so feeling fine at the scene doesn’t rule out an injury.
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 brings neck pain and headaches. The whiplash recovery timeline explains each phase, and the neck and whiplash exercises support your home program.
Whiplash care in downtown Troutdale
Makana, LMT, a 2017 University of Western States graduate, focuses on helping clients recover from injuries and rebalance tight muscles. She works with Dr. Emily Boggess, DC, and Dr. Kyra Wiens, DC, so massage fits around your adjustments and rehab exercises. Neck pain from a crash can take a day or more to appear, which is why an early exam helps. 2024 ODOT data recorded 164 crashes inside Troutdale city limits. Our storefront at 233 E Columbia River Hwy has free parking, and we serve Fairview, Wood Village and Corbett. Call or text (503) 491-9266 to be seen.
Rated 4.9 from 187 Google reviews of our Troutdale clinic. Read the reviews
Care provided by Dr. Emily Boggess, DC, and Dr. Kyra Wiens, DC, licensed chiropractic physicians.
Visit Auto Injury Chiropractic in Troutdale
233 E Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 491-9266
Hours: Mon to Thu 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Common questions about whiplash in Troutdale
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 Troutdale chiropractor treat whiplash?
Yes. Dr. Emily Boggess, DC, and Dr. Kyra Wiens, DC, treat whiplash with gentle adjustments, soft-tissue work, and guided rehab, matched to your phase of healing.
Is whiplash care covered by PIP?
Typically, yes. Whiplash care that is reasonable and necessary falls under your Oregon PIP, and our Troutdale front desk bills it directly after checking your coverage.
I’m only a little sore. Should I still come in?
Yes. Whiplash soreness often grows over the first few days, and getting checked early gives you a baseline and a record for your claim.
How far is the Troutdale clinic from downtown Gresham?
About 4.3 miles from Gresham City Hall on NW Eastman Pkwy, or roughly 13 minutes via SE 223rd Ave in typical weekday traffic, per Google Maps. Gresham is just west of Troutdale. When you arrive, park free on-site. See Gresham care or call or text (503) 491-9266.