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Car accidents — even at low speeds — can cause significant spinal trauma that doesn't always show up on X-rays right away. Pura Vida Chiropractic helps San Antonio accident victims recover fully by addressing the spine, joints, and soft tissues injured during the collision.
Auto accident injuries encompass a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological traumas resulting from the sudden forces of a vehicle collision. Whiplash — rapid back-and-forth acceleration of the head and neck — is the most common, causing ligament tears, disc injuries, and vertebral misalignment. Even a 5 mph impact can generate forces sufficient to strain the delicate structures of the cervical spine. Without proper treatment, these injuries often develop into chronic neck pain, headaches, arm numbness, and postural dysfunction. Early chiropractic care reduces inflammation, restores spinal alignment, and prevents acute injuries from becoming chronic problems.
Following an auto accident, time matters. Dr. Foss performs a comprehensive spinal evaluation to locate all areas of trauma — not just where you feel pain. SOT chiropractic care gently restores normal vertebral alignment without aggressive manipulation, which is critical in the acute post-injury phase. He uses wedge-based blocking and soft-tissue techniques to decompress injured discs, reduce nerve irritation, and reset the body's neurological signaling. Detailed documentation is also provided for insurance and legal purposes. We work with personal injury cases and can help coordinate care throughout your recovery process.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
For many patients, combining spinal correction with regenerative therapies produces faster and more lasting results. Depending on your condition, Dr. Foss may incorporate one or more of the following:
Patented unfocused shock waves spread over a broad treatment area to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and activate stem cells — promoting cellular regeneration and long-term pain relief.
Photobiomodulation with a 10–15W Class IV laser delivers therapeutic light energy deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, blocking pain signals, and speeding healing at the cellular level.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
We are insurance friendly. Bring your insurance card and ID to the office to verify how your insurance can contribute to your care. New patient appointments are available promptly.
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Whiplash injury to the cervical spine, lumbar and thoracic facet sprains, post-concussion symptoms, TMJ dysfunction from steering-wheel airbag impact, sacroiliac joint disruption, and soft-tissue contusions are the most common injuries Dr. Foss treats following motor vehicle accidents. Symptoms commonly emerge 24–72 hours after the collision, not immediately.
SOT chiropractic gently restores the cervical, thoracic, and pelvic alignment patterns disrupted by the collision forces. Cranial work addresses post-concussion patterns when the head was involved. SoftWave and Class IV laser reduce the soft-tissue inflammation that drives much of the post-accident pain. Dr. Foss documents care thoroughly for insurance and personal-injury cases.
Most uncomplicated whiplash and post-accident cases resolve in 12–20 visits over 8–12 weeks. More severe collisions, prior cervical injury, or delayed presentation can extend treatment to 6 months. Insurance and PIP (personal injury protection) typically cover this corrective course of care when medically documented.
As soon as you've been medically cleared for non-emergency injuries — ideally within the first 1–2 weeks. Early conservative care produces better long-term outcomes than waiting for symptoms to settle on their own, and prompt treatment is generally important for insurance and PIP documentation.
Schedule your new patient appointment with Dr. Foss at Pura Vida Chiropractic in San Antonio, TX. We'll identify the root cause and build a personalized care plan.
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