Auto Accident & Whiplash Care · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Car Accident Chiropractor for Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Hurt in a crash near Santa Rosa Beach? Our integrative team helps with whiplash, neck and back pain, and other accident injuries.
A Local Option for Auto Accident & Whiplash Care in Santa Rosa Beach
Life along CR 30A in Santa Rosa Beach often includes biking, paddleboarding, beach walks, and long days in hospitality and real estate. Our clinic at 24 Beal Pkwy in Fort Walton Beach is about 25 miles west.
After a collision, it is common to feel shaken and unsure where to start. Our team combines chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture to help you recover without surgery or reliance on opioids.
Common Injuries After an Auto Accident
Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries. It can develop when the head and neck move violently back and forth during a collision. Neck pain is the main symptom, and people may also have neck stiffness, headaches, and trouble concentrating.
Some patients also need extra support for a while. After a motor vehicle accident, a cervical (neck) or lumbar brace may help you through the acute phase when muscles feel weak and spasm easily, and our team teaches you how to use it while working to get you out of it as soon as possible.
Who Should Be Seen After a Crash
Consider an evaluation if you have any of these after a crash:
- Whiplash, neck pain, and neck stiffness
- Headaches that began after the collision
- Back pain, including pain from a herniated disc
- Sprains and strains in the shoulders, hips, or knees
- Muscle spasms and soreness that are not improving
Even if you feel fine right after a minor crash, symptoms can appear later. An evaluation gives you a clear record of how you are doing and a plan if problems develop.
Not sure whether auto accident and whiplash care fits your situation? Call (850) 226-6728 and our staff can talk through your symptoms before you book.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
From the first phone call to your follow-up visits, here is what auto accident and whiplash care at our clinic usually involves:
Call (850) 226-6728 or use our online request form. We collect your health history and insurance information when you arrive.
We review your condition in detail and examine range of motion, strength, and joint function, and we may digitally scan your foot and ankle function.
We document how the accident happened and check your neck, back, and joints for whiplash, sprains, strains, and disc involvement so your care plan matches your injuries.
We explain what we found, answer your questions, and build a personalized plan, then adjust it as you progress.
Care often moves from relief to correction to wellness. Early visits focus on easing pain and inflammation, the corrective phase works on posture and biomechanics so tissues heal more completely, and wellness visits help you stay on track based on your lifestyle and goals.
Serving Santa Rosa Beach and the Surrounding Area
US 98 through South Walton and Destin carries heavy seasonal traffic, and collisions along this corridor can cause whiplash, back pain, and other injuries. Our clinic is about 47 minutes west for injury evaluation and follow-up.
The drive from Santa Rosa Beach is roughly 25 miles. Head north from CR 30A to US 98, follow it west through Destin and over the Brooks Bridge into Fort Walton Beach, then on to 24 Beal Pkwy.
Santa Rosa Beach's neighbors, including Miramar Beach to the west and Seaside and Freeport nearby, are also within reach of our Fort Walton Beach clinic.
Why Choose Our Clinic for Auto Accident & Whiplash Care
There are many places to get care on the Emerald Coast. Here is why Santa Rosa Beach patients come to us:
Chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage, and acupuncture are coordinated in one plan
Neck and back braces are available when extra support is needed
Plans explained in plain language, with time for your questions
Benefits verified and explained before treatment, at no charge
Your care is guided by Dr. Erik Persiani, D.C., a licensed chiropractic physician and board certified acupuncturist who earned his Doctor of Chiropractic at the National University of Health Sciences. Around the office he is known as "Doc" for his laid-back manner and sense of humor.
The last thing we want is for you to come to us in crisis. Addressing a problem early is usually easier than trying to recover later.
Auto Accident & Whiplash Care FAQs for Santa Rosa Beach Patients
Where is your clinic, and how do I get there from Santa Rosa Beach?
Most Santa Rosa Beach patients reach us in about 47 minutes. Take US 98 (Emerald Coast Parkway) west through Destin and across Okaloosa Island into Fort Walton Beach, then follow Beal Parkway.
Do you accept auto accident and personal injury cases?
Yes. Our office accepts auto accident, personal injury, and workers' compensation cases, along with most health insurance plans. Our staff will verify and explain your benefits before treatment, at no charge.
What should I wear to my auto accident and whiplash care appointment?
Wear soft, loose clothing that is easy to move in, especially around the neck and shoulders. If you are wearing a neck or back brace from another provider, bring it with you. With a drive of about 47 minutes from Santa Rosa Beach, choose clothes that are comfortable both in the car and on the treatment table.
How long does auto accident and whiplash care usually take?
As a non-surgical approach, your body is the biggest factor in how long healing takes. When you are in pain, care is often two to three times per week for four to 12 weeks, then shifts to corrective care to restore strength and help prevent re-injury. For patients making the trip from Santa Rosa Beach, we try to combine treatments in one visit when that is appropriate, to save you extra drives.
Does accident injury treatment involve medication?
Chiropractic care is a pharmaceutical-free approach and does not require potentially addictive drugs. Our integrative plans focus on non-opioid options such as chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage, and acupuncture.
Do you accept insurance for auto accident and whiplash care?
We accept most health insurance plans, including Medicare. If you have no insurance or no chiropractic benefits, flexible payment programs can be arranged, and many patients choose to pay directly for care. Our staff will explain your options before treatment.
Schedule Your Visit From Santa Rosa Beach Today
Request an appointment online or call (850) 226-6728, and our team will help you find a time that works around your schedule in Santa Rosa Beach.
Directions From Santa Rosa Beach to Our Clinic
White Sands Integrative Medical is located at 24 Beal Pkwy in Fort Walton Beach, about 47 minutes from Santa Rosa Beach. Use the map for turn-by-turn directions.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
| Monday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Lunch Break | 12:00 – 2:00 pm |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |