Whiplash is a neck injury from a sudden impact, most often a car crash. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats whiplash with chiropractic care, laser therapy and electrical muscle stimulation. The new patient special is $49. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
Whiplash is an injury to the neck when the head is thrown forward and back suddenly, as in a rear-end crash. The sudden stretch can strain the muscles and ligaments of the neck and irritate the joints.
The pain often does not show up right away. Adrenaline and inflammation take time to build, so stiffness and headaches can appear a day or two after the crash.
Whiplash is often confused with ordinary neck pain. The difference is the mechanism, a sudden impact. See our auto accident injury page for how we document it for an insurer.
The pattern is neck pain and stiffness after a crash or impact, often with headaches, sometimes with pain into the shoulders or upper back. It may not start until a day or two after the impact.
Red flag symptoms
Seek urgent medical care rather than booking with us if you have any of the following.
We treat whiplash by restoring movement to the neck joints, easing the muscle strain, and reducing the inflammation. We also document the injury for your insurer. The services below are the ones we use.
How long it takes depends on how severe the strain is and how soon care starts. Some cases ease in a few weeks and others take longer. We track your response at each visit and document it for your insurer. We do not promise a fixed timeline or a specific outcome.
Whiplash often starts with the chiropractic new patient special. If a crash was involved, your medical claim is opened through your own auto insurance. Call us for more info on how your coverage applies. The $49 new patient special (chiropractic) includes a consultation, an exam, x-rays and your first adjustment. Offer not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA or other government health plan patients. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.
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Adrenaline at the time of the crash can mask pain for hours. Inflammation then builds over a day or two, and that is when stiffness and headaches appear. It is common, and it is why an early exam matters.
Yes. Pain from whiplash often appears a day or two later, so an early examination documents the injury from the start. That documentation matters for your insurer and your recovery.
Restoring movement to the neck joints often helps, once the acute inflammation has settled. We use low-force and instrument-assisted options and we pace the care to how you are healing.
In Pennsylvania, your medical claim is opened through your own auto insurance, no matter who caused the crash. Your insurance company then goes after the other driver's insurance for reimbursement. If you carry limited tort, your benefits can run out and we bill your health insurance, which is often denied for auto injuries. We make sure you know what coverage you have. Call us for more info on how your coverage applies.
It depends on the severity and how soon care starts. Some cases settle in a few weeks and others take longer. We track your progress at each visit and document it.
Go to the emergency room if you have pain or numbness down both arms, severe weakness, dizziness or confusion, or a possible head injury. Those are red flags that need urgent medical care.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Individual results vary. Ask us about your specific condition.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Stefan M. Getzik, DC. Last updated September 7, 2026.
Tell us where it hurts and how long it has been going on. After the examination we give you an honest read on what is going on and what it costs. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
