Your First Injury Visit: What To Expect During A Chiropractic Visit For An Auto Injury 

30 Years Experience in Fast, Effective, and Gentle Relief of Auto Injuries for Central Texas

If you’ve been in a car accident or suffered another type of personal injury, you may be experiencing pain, stiffness, or mobility issues. Even if your symptoms didn’t appear right away, injuries from accidents can take days or even weeks to fully surface. 

Seeking chiropractic care as soon as possible can help prevent long-term issues and get you on the path to recovery.

At Double Diamond Chiropractic, Dr. Wendee Whitehead has over 30 years of experience helping patients heal from auto accidents, falls, and other personal injuries. Located in McDade, TX, we proudly serve Elgin, Lexington,Giddings, and Bastrop. Our goal is to relieve pain, restore movement, and support your overall well-being. Here’s what to expect during your first visit at our chiro clinic.

After reviewing your history, Dr. Whitehead will conduct a full-body assessment, carefully examining:

• Range of motion
• Neurological function
• Orthopedic responses
• Muscle strength and flexibility
• Posture and spinal alignment

This thorough evaluation ensures that no injury goes undetected. Even if you don’t have pain in certain areas, there may still be underlying damage that requires treatment.

Step 3: Diagnosis & Personalized Treatment Plan

After the examination, Dr. Whitehead will explain your diagnosis and recommend a personalized treatment plan based on your specific PI condition. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Double Diamond Chiropractic offers a variety of specialized treatment options. 

In fact, Dr. Whitehead has completed 120 hours of advanced certification in soft tissue injury and neurology, covering whiplash, nerve damage, and musculoskeletal trauma. Here are our treatment options:

 

• Chiropractic Adjustments

– Manual Adjustments – Traditional hands-on chiropractic care to restore proper spinal alignment and mobility.

–Advanced, Specialized Techniques – Dr. Whitehead is highly trained in:

• Gonstead Technique – A precise method focusing on spinal misalignments with targeted adjustments.
• Thompson Technique – Uses advanced Thompson drop tables for gentle yet effective spinal corrections.
• Activator Technique – Dr. Whitehead is the only chiropractor in Bastrop County with a Proficiency Rating in Activator Methods, a specialized technique using a small, handheld instrument for precise adjustments.

• Rehabilitation & Recovery Program

Dr. Whitehead is Board Certified in Rehabilitation and  Strengthening and has over 200 hours of advanced training. Dr. Whitehead believes in a comprehensive rehab approach to prevent long-term complications and strengthen your body post-injury. Our Board-Certified Rehabilitation Doctor will guide you through:

• Functional Movement Screens – Identifies movement limitations and compensations.
• Flexibility & Range of Motion Exercises – Helps restore normal muscle length and prevent chronic tension.
• Strength Training – Builds muscle stability and mobility to support injury recovery.
• Endurance Training – Prevents repetitive strain injuries and improves long-term resilience.

• Additional Specialized Treatments

 

• Pilates-Based Therapy – We incorporate Pilates equipment to improve core strength, flexibility, and posture for enhanced recovery.
• Thermographic Nerve Analysis – Advanced technology to detect nerve pressure and inflammation affecting spinal health.