We know that choosing a chiropractor is a big decision and we would love a chance to prove that our chiropractic clinic is the right provider for you. At Premier Care Chiropractic in Portland, OR we specialize in auto vehicle accident (MVA) injury care, but we can help you heal regardless of why you are seeking care.

You’re probably here because you’re in Portland, and you’re looking for a chiropractor in Portland. Good news! You’ve come to the right place.

WHAT IS PIP?

Personal injury protection insurance covers medical expenses for those injured in auto accidents. PIP coverage is automatically included in all auto insurance policies for Oregon residents. Passengers injured in a collision are also covered by the driver’s insurance. Regardless of which driver was at fault, the medical expenses for the policyholder and others in the policyholder’s car will be covered by insurance. While PIP insurance provides immediate benefits to injured people in your vehicle, collecting from your PIP policy does not limit anyone’s right to sue the at-fault driver for damages. Using your personal injury protection does not impact your insurance coverage or rates.

PREMIER CARE SERVICES:

Chiropractic Adjustments

Manual Joint Manipulation/Mobilization

Your comfort and wellness is our main priority. Different patients tolerate adjustment force differently and we absolutely take that into consideration. Sometimes, a patient with acute injury will require more gentle mobilization of joints, until they gradually become acclimated to treatment and able to handle greater range of joint motion. Some facts about chiropractic:

Massage Therapy

Therapeutic Massage

Muscles play a vital role in joint motion and our ability to move. Muscles are also a key component of joint stability. Massage therapy is a valuable tool to help heal soft tissue injury and massage also provides relief from the pain associated with soft tissue injury.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into muscles and connective tissue.  The goal of acupuncture is to reduce muscle tension and to trigger endorphin release to decrease pain intensity.

Acupuncture is an extremely safe and effective therapy and is excellent at helping the body heal from injury.  The fact that acupuncture is such a gentle treatment makes it a great option for acute injuries, particularly strains of muscles related to whiplash.

Physical Therapy Modalities

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is another great tool for rehabilitating soft tissue injuries. EMS has been shown to improve healing time by increasing blood flow to injured tissue. EMS is also beneficial as a means of reducing pain.

Therapeutic Ultrasound

Therapeutic ultrasound is the introduction of ultrasonic sound waves to tissues. The sound waves pass through the skin and cause vibration of the local tissues. This vibration has been shown to increase tissue relaxation, local blood flow, and scar tissue breakdown. The effect of the increase in local blood flow can be used to help reduce local swelling and/or chronic inflammation.

Active Care

Rehabilitative Stretches and Exercises

Depending on the stage of healing, there is nothing that gets results quite like active care. Typically, as a patient progresses and pain levels decrease, the treatment plan begins to incorporate stretches and exercises. This is beneficial because it generally speeds healing and active care decreases reliance on passive care.