Car Accident Injury Care in Overland Park, KS

Even a low-speed fender bender on 135th Street or I-435 can leave you sore, stiff, and unsure what to do next. At Active Family Chiropractic, Dr. Chad Welter and Dr. Curt Welter help people in Overland Park, Johnson County, and the Kansas City area recover after car accidents with chiropractic care and laser therapy.

First things first: if you’ve been in an accident, see a doctor promptly, even if you feel okay. If you have severe pain, a head injury, numbness, weakness, confusion, or any other emergency symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Common Car Accident Injuries

The sudden force of a collision can strain the muscles, ligaments, and joints of your spine, even when there’s little damage to your vehicle. Common car accident injuries include:

Whiplash: a strain injury to the neck caused by a quick back-and-forth motion of the head
Neck pain and stiffness
Upper and lower back pain
Headaches
Shoulder pain
Pain, tingling, or numbness that travels into the arms or legs

Symptoms don’t always show up right away. Soreness and stiffness can appear hours or even days after the accident. That’s one reason it’s important to get checked promptly.

How Chiropractic Care May Help After an Accident

After you’ve been evaluated, chiropractic care may be part of your recovery. Your doctor will examine how your neck and back are moving and look for areas of joint restriction and muscle tension. Chiropractic adjustments, applied by hand or with an instrument, aim to restore proper movement to the joints. That may help reduce stiffness and support your return to normal activity.

Your care plan may also include rehab exercises and other therapies to help strengthen and balance your muscles as you heal. See our full list of chiropractic services. For more on specific symptoms, visit our neck pain and back pain pages.

How High Intensity Laser Therapy May Help Car Accident Injuries

Soft tissue injuries like whiplash often involve inflamed, irritated muscles and ligaments. High intensity laser therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free, and surgery-free option we may use alongside chiropractic care during your recovery. Laser therapy, sometimes called photobiomodulation, uses light energy to stimulate a response in injured tissue. It may help reduce pain and inflammation, support circulation to the area, and support the body’s natural healing process.

After an accident, laser therapy may be applied to sore areas of the neck, back, or shoulders, depending on your exam. Combined with adjustments and rehab exercises, it may help you stay more comfortable as you work toward moving normally again.

Sessions are typically short. Most people feel a soothing warmth during treatment and can head right back to work or home afterward. Your doctor will let you know whether laser therapy is a good fit for your injuries.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your doctor will ask about the accident, your symptoms, and your health history. Then they’ll do an examination, which may include checking your posture, range of motion, and areas of pain or tenderness. They’ll explain what they found and recommend a care plan. If your exam suggests you need imaging or care from another provider, they’ll refer you.

Bring any paperwork from other doctors you’ve seen since the accident. You can complete your new patient forms ahead of time on our forms page.

Why Choose Active Family Chiropractic?

Same-day appointments, so you can be seen soon after an accident
Voted Best Chiropractic Clinic in the Best of Johnson County Awards in 2023, 2025, and 2026
Caring for Overland Park since 2013
Dr. Chad and Dr. Curt Welter, both graduates of Cleveland Chiropractic College
Early weekday hours from 7:00am to 6:30pm, plus Saturdays by appointment

Car Accident Injuries FAQ

I feel fine after my accident. Should I still get checked? It’s a good idea. Some injuries, like whiplash, can take hours or days to cause noticeable symptoms. Seeing a doctor promptly helps make sure nothing is missed.

Can high intensity laser therapy help with whiplash? Laser therapy may help reduce pain and inflammation in irritated neck muscles and soft tissue, and it’s often used alongside chiropractic care. Your doctor will recommend whether it fits your recovery plan.

Can you help with my insurance claim or legal case? For questions about insurance or legal matters, please call our office at (913) 681-6013. Our focus is on evaluating your injuries and helping you feel better.

Get Checked After Your Accident in Overland Park

Don’t wait to find out how an accident affected you. Call Active Family Chiropractic at (913) 681-6013 or contact us to schedule. Same-day appointments are available. We’re at 8917 West 135th Street in Overland Park, south of Hy-Vee off 135th Street.

Call (913) 681-6013