1016 E. Chicago St. Suite 105 Caldwell, ID 83605
P: 208-453-6311
Fax: 208-917-9007
Hours: Mon 9:30-3 Tue 9:30-6 Thur 3:00-6 Fri 9:30-1
Auto Injury Care
Clear guidance after an automobile collision
An automobile collision can create pain, uncertainty, disrupted routines, and questions about what to do next. Treasure Valley Chiropractic provides focused musculoskeletal evaluation, conservative care, clear explanations, and coordination with other professionals when appropriate.
Our office is not an emergency facility. Call 911 or seek immediate medical care for urgent or life-threatening symptoms.
What we evaluate
An injury evaluation begins with understanding what happened, what you have noticed since the collision, and how the concern is affecting everyday life. Depending on your circumstances, the evaluation may include:
• The collision and injury history
• Current symptoms and relevant prior conditions
• Spine and extremity movement
• Orthopedic and neurological findings
• Muscle and soft-tissue findings
• Changes in work, sleep, driving, recreation, and daily activities
• Review of available medical records or imaging
• Whether additional evaluation, imaging, or referral may be appropriate
The purpose is not simply to identify a painful body part. It is to develop a focused clinical picture, recognize concerns that may require another professional, and explain reasonable next steps.
How care may help
When chiropractic care is appropriate, treatment may include adjustment or mobilization, targeted muscle and soft-tissue work, movement guidance, selected stretches or exercises, and practical strategies for daily activities. Care is individualized.
The type and frequency of treatment depend on examination findings, tolerance, progress, goals, and whether other services are needed. We do not assume that every collision requires the same treatment plan or predetermined number of visits.
Muscle, movement, and daily-function considerations
An injury can affect more than pain intensity. It may change how comfortably you turn your head while driving, sit or stand at work, sleep, lift, exercise, care for family members, or complete ordinary tasks.We consider these functional effects when developing and reviewing the plan.
Recommendations may include temporary activity modifications, ergonomic changes, pacing, movement practice, or gradual return to meaningful activities.
When imaging or referral may be appropriate
Not every patient needs diagnostic imaging or specialist care. We consider additional evaluation when the history, examination findings, symptoms, or course of recovery indicate that it may provide useful information or change the plan.
When appropriate, we may recommend or coordinate care with primary care, urgent or emergency medicine, physical therapy, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, neurology, pain medicine, or another qualified professional. We will explain the reason for a recommendation and leave room for your questions and preferences.
Documentation and communication
Accurate documentation can help patients and other professionals understand what was reported, what was found, what care was provided, and how function changed over time.The clinical record may include:
• Injury history and reported symptoms
• Examination findings
• Assessment and treatment recommendations
• Functional limitations and goals
• Services provided
• Response and progress
• Referrals, imaging, or consultations when relevant
With written authorization, we can share focused information with healthcare professionals, insurers, attorneys, or other authorized parties when doing so serves a legitimate clinical or administrative purpose.
Practical insurance and claim information
Automobile-injury benefits, health-insurance coverage, attorney liens, deductibles, and patient responsibility vary by policy and circumstance. Acceptance of a claim or lien arrangement does not guarantee that a third party will pay all charges.
Please contact our office with available insurance or claim information before your visit. We can explain our office procedures, but we cannot provide legal advice or determine the obligations of an insurer.
For Attorneys and Healthcare Professionals
Treasure Valley Chiropractic accepts appropriate referrals for musculoskeletal concerns following automobile collisions. Dr. Herrin’s postgraduate education includes whiplash and brain-injury traumatology, MRI spine interpretation, spinal biomechanics, injury evaluation, documentation, and interdisciplinary case management.
Our professional communication is intended to be focused, clinically useful, and consistent with patient authorization. Depending on the referral, we may provide:
• Musculoskeletal evaluation and conservative care
• Review of relevant records and imaging reports
• Functional and clinical progress documentation
• Communication regarding referrals or additional evaluation
• Records in response to a valid authorization or request
• Coordination with treating healthcare professionals
Helpful referral information includes the patient’s contact information, collision date and mechanism, relevant records or imaging, known diagnoses, current care relationships, and the specific clinical question being asked.
For professional referrals, record requests, or case-related questions, contact Treasure Valley Chiropractic at 208-453-6311 or fax 208-917-9007.
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