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Auto Accident Clinic Hollywood, FL: Injury Treatment Services

This is the full treatment lineup at our auto accident clinic Hollywood patients turn to after a crash: one team, one building, no separate referral appointments across town. Below is exactly what your visit can include, from your first exam through specialist care.

TREATMENT SERVICES

Every Treatment This Hollywood Car Accident Injury Clinic Provides

Injury Evaluation & Diagnostics

Every patient starts here. Your first visit is a full physical exam: range-of-motion testing, a neurological screening, and a review of exactly how the accident happened, whether that was a rear-end hit at a red light or a sideswipe merging onto US-1. Some injuries, like whiplash or a mild concussion, do not show symptoms for a day or two, so this exam is what catches them early and builds the documentation your PIP insurance needs to cover treatment. This is also where your case gets documented against Florida's PIP timeline. Florida law gives you fourteen days from the accident date to get evaluated for PIP coverage to apply, so scheduling this exam promptly protects your claim as much as it protects your recovery. We check for the injuries that do not always announce themselves right away, mild concussion, whiplash, and soft tissue damage among them, before they turn into weeks of pain that could have been caught on day one. Commonly treats: whiplash, soft tissue strain, spinal misalignment, early concussion symptoms, and joint injuries that need a specialist.

Chiropractic Care

Whiplash is the single most common car accident injury, and it responds well to chiropractic care. Our chiropractors realign the spine and treat the joint and soft tissue damage that whiplash, rear-end impacts, and sudden stops cause: neck stiffness, upper back pain, and the tension headaches that often follow. Adjustments are paired with soft tissue work to calm inflammation, not just to crack a joint and send you home. Sessions typically start twice a week and taper as your range of motion improves, adjusted to how your body responds rather than a fixed schedule. Beyond the neck and back, chiropractic care also addresses the hip and shoulder misalignment a sudden impact can cause, especially in T-bone or sideswipe collisions where the body twists on impact instead of moving straight forward. Commonly treats: whiplash, cervical strain, spinal misalignment, tension headaches, upper and lower back pain.

Physical Therapy

Once the initial injury is stable, physical therapy is what rebuilds the strength and range of motion a crash takes away. Sessions combine guided stretching, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy to work out muscle strain, sprains, and the stiffness that sets in after weeks of favoring an injured side. Your plan is paced to your injury, not to a fixed number of visits. A typical plan runs several weeks, built around the specific movements you struggle with rather than a generic exercise sheet. For a shoulder that will not lift past a certain point or a knee that buckles on stairs, your therapist targets that exact limitation and tracks progress visit to visit, so the plan can change the moment something is not working. Commonly treats: muscle strain and sprain, reduced range of motion, post-injury stiffness, weakness from limited movement.

Pain Management

Some injuries do not fully resolve with adjustments and therapy alone, especially nerve-related pain or deep soft tissue damage. Our pain management team steps in with treatment aimed at the source of the pain rather than just masking it, coordinated with your chiropractic and physical therapy visits instead of replacing them. That can mean trigger point work, guided stretching protocols, or, when appropriate, medication management, always paired with a clear explanation of what is being treated and why. The goal is to get you back into chiropractic care and physical therapy with less pain in the way, not to keep you dependent on pain management long term. Commonly treats: persistent back or neck pain, nerve-related pain, pain that has not improved with initial treatment.

Orthopedic Care

Fractures, joint damage, and torn ligaments need more than adjustments. Our orthopedic specialists diagnose and treat bone and joint injuries from car accidents, from a hairline fracture to a torn rotator cuff, and map out whether your case needs bracing, injections, physical therapy, or a surgical referral. Not every fracture needs a cast, and not every torn ligament needs surgery. Our orthopedic team starts with imaging and a hands-on exam to figure out which injuries heal with bracing and rehab and which ones genuinely need a surgical referral, so you are not pushed toward the most invasive option by default. Commonly treats: fractures, joint injuries, ligament and tendon damage, soft tissue injuries that do not improve with therapy alone.

Neurological Care

Head and neck trauma from a crash can affect more than muscles and bones. Our neurological team evaluates concussion symptoms, nerve damage, and the headaches, dizziness, or numbness that show up hours or days after impact, and builds a treatment plan around what the exam finds rather than guessing. Concussion symptoms in particular are easy to dismiss right after a crash, when adrenaline is masking pain, and then show up days later as brain fog, light sensitivity, or trouble concentrating at work. Our neurological evaluation is built to catch that delayed pattern, not just to ask whether you hit your head. Commonly treats: concussion symptoms, nerve damage, post-accident headaches, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs.

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What Hollywood Accident Clinic Patients Are Saying

"Very good, they know what they do and give effective treatment. I suppose I go only for the accident, but I still go for more massages. I just can say thank you for them; they have good service"

Jenny Joseph

"The entire staff at icon medical center in brickel have been amazing. They scheduled all my appointments, specialists, and surgery. Pre and post op follow up’s were amazing and the care and friendly atmosphere on the office is unbelievable."

Trebor Mackey

"I’ve had an amazing experience every time I visit this chiropractic clinic. Ginet, who handles the therapy sessions, is incredibly sweet and attentive — she truly makes you feel cared for. Dr. Paola is also very kind and has helped me a lot with my back pain. They both go above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable and supported. Every visit is a positive experience, and I always leave feeling better. Highly recommend!"

Mariana Villagran

"Everyone at the office is incredibly kind and welcoming, the front desk staff is absolutely phenomenal! Dr. Ruggiano is beyond amazing. He’s helped relieve pain I’ve been dealing with for years. I can’t recommend this place enough!"

Jessica Briel

FAQS

Frequently Ask Questions

Which specialist will I see first?

Every patient starts with an injury evaluation. From there, we route you to chiropractic care, physical therapy, pain management, orthopedics, or neurology based on what the exam finds, not a fixed intake script.

Can I see more than one specialist in the same visit?

In many cases, yes. Chiropractic care and physical therapy are often scheduled together, and we coordinate pain management, orthopedic, or neurological care around your existing appointments instead of starting you over at a new office.

Will my treatment be covered by my auto insurance?

In most cases your treatment is billed to your PIP auto insurance rather than to you directly. Bring your policy information to your first visit and we will verify your coverage before you are seen, so there are no surprises.

Do I need surgery for my injury?

Not usually. Most accident injuries respond to chiropractic care, physical therapy, and pain management. Surgery only comes up when an orthopedic or neurological evaluation shows it is actually needed, and we will walk you through why before referring you.

How soon should I start physical therapy after an accident?

As soon as your evaluation clears you for it, often within the first week. Waiting longer can let stiffness and muscle weakness set in, which makes recovery slower and treatment take longer overall.

What happens if my pain does not improve with treatment?

Your plan gets adjusted, not abandoned. If chiropractic care and physical therapy are not resolving your symptoms, you are moved into pain management or an orthopedic or neurological evaluation to find out why, rather than repeating the same visits.

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