Auto Accident Chiropractor Near Palm Springs, FL

Auto accident chiropractic care near Palm Springs is available at Cobblestone Spine on Okeechobee Blvd. The Military Trail and Forest Hill Blvd intersection in Palm Springs is one of the busiest in the southern county and sees a consistent volume of rear-end and T-bone collisions. Florida PIP coverage provides up to $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries from a motor vehicle accident, but the 14-day rule is absolute. You must seek treatment within 14 days of the accident or PIP coverage is forfeited.

The most common mistake after a collision is waiting to see how you feel. The adrenaline response and natural inflammatory lag mean that soft tissue and disc injuries frequently do not produce full symptoms for 24 to 72 hours after impact. A patient who walks away from a rear-end collision at Military Trail and Lantana Rd feeling stiff but functional, and who waits a week before seeking care, has often crossed the 14-day window by the time the full symptom picture emerges.

What the Evaluation Covers

Dr. Dean Mammales, DC performs a specific post-accident orthopedic evaluation covering cervical and lumbar range of motion, orthopedic provocation testing for disc and nerve root involvement, neurological screening for radiculopathy, and palpatory examination of the injured structures. Digital X-rays are taken in-house. If the clinical findings suggest disc pathology that requires MRI confirmation, a referral is made. Documentation meets the standard required for PIP claims. The evaluation is the same whether you feel severely injured or only mildly affected at the time of the appointment. Call (561) 753-2225 immediately after your accident.