Car Accident Chiropractor in Meridian & West Boise

Two cars after a fender bender, car accident injury care in Meridian

Hurt in a car accident? Get checked now, even if you feel fine.

Whiplash and other crash injuries often don’t show up right away. Neck stiffness, headaches and back pain can start days or even weeks later. We examine you thoroughly, document your injuries and start treatment, usually the same day. We bill your auto insurance med-pay coverage and work with your attorney, so you can focus on getting better.

Off Eagle Road at Wainwright · Most insurance accepted · Mon–Thu 9–6, Fri 9–1

No referral needed. We’ll explain what’s wrong and what it costs before you commit to anything.

★★★★★ 4.9 from 689 Google reviews · Same-day treatment · Most insurance accepted

When a car accident starts running your day

It may be time to come in if:

  • Your neck is stiff or sore, especially when you turn your head
  • Headaches started after the crash
  • Your back, shoulders or arms hurt
  • You have numbness or tingling in your arms or hands
  • You’re having trouble sleeping or just don’t feel like yourself
  • You feel fine, but want to make sure nothing was missed

Why car accident pain often shows up later

In a crash, your head and neck snap back and forth faster than your muscles can react. That can strain or tear the muscles, ligaments and discs in your neck and back, even in a low-speed fender bender. Adrenaline masks the pain at first, and swelling and stiffness build over the next few days.

Left untreated, these injuries can heal stiff and weak and turn into pain that lingers for months or years. Getting examined early means we can find the problem, document it, and start helping it heal the right way.

How we get you moving again

Every plan starts with your exam and only includes what you need:

For more on specific symptoms, see neck pain treatment and back pain treatment.

Go to the ER or call 911 if you have a severe headache, lost consciousness, feel confused, have new weakness or numbness, lose bladder or bowel control, or have chest or belly pain after a crash.

We handle the insurance and paperwork

  • Med-pay: We bill your auto insurance medical payments (med-pay) coverage directly.
  • Attorneys and liens: If you have an attorney, we work with them and can treat on a lien, so you aren’t paying out of pocket while your case is open.
  • Detailed records: We document your injuries, treatment and progress, and can share records with your attorney or insurer with your permission.

A tip: if the other driver’s insurance company calls about your injuries, let them know you’re getting a professional exam before you say you’re fine.

Your first visit

  1. Talk: We go over how the crash happened, what you’ve felt since, and any care you’ve already had.
  2. Exam: We check your movement, nerves, strength and reflexes, with X-rays when they’re needed, and document everything.
  3. Plan: We explain your injuries in plain language, what we recommend, how many visits to expect, and how billing will work for your case.
  4. Start feeling better: When it’s appropriate, most patients receive their first treatment the same day.

Meet our team

Every chiropractor at Highland treats car accident injuries regularly. Whoever you see, you’ll get the same thorough exam, documentation and approach to care. Meet our team

Insurance and pricing

We’re in network with Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence, Select Health, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, PacificSource, Mountain Health Co-op, St. Luke’s, St. Alphonsus (Aetna–Trinity Health and Medicare), HMA, LHS/MedCost, Medicare, TriCare South Region and VA TriWest. For car accidents, we bill your med-pay coverage and work with attorneys on liens.

Prefer self-pay? A new patient exam is $147, or $229 with X-rays. Adjustments are $65 per visit. See full pricing

What our patients say

★★★★★

“I came in after a car accident and was nervous about seeing a chiropractor but they put all my worries at ease.”

— Kristine B., Google review

★★★★★

“I contacted Highland Chiropractic a month after a very serious car accident that had significantly diminished my ability to walk and move comfortably. … Within the first 2 weeks I was moving more comfortably, and now after a month, I’m almost back to 100%.”

— Jazzmine S., Google review

★★★★★

“…I was also in a car accident this past March, adding more pain and more challenges. I was honestly concerned, almost scared, to start seeing a chiropractor. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

— Amanda W., Google review

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Many crash injuries don’t cause pain for days or weeks. An exam now can catch problems early and documents your condition in case symptoms show up later.

As soon as you can, ideally within the first few days. If you’ve already waited, it’s still worth getting checked.

We bill your auto insurance med-pay coverage. If you have an attorney, we work with them and can treat on a lien. Your health insurance may also cover care. We’ll walk you through it at your first visit.

No. Many patients don’t have one. If you do, we’ll work with them. We can’t give legal advice, but we’re happy to explain how billing works.

No referral needed. Call us or schedule online.

Yes, with your permission. We keep detailed records of your injuries, treatment and progress.

Don’t wait for the pain to get worse. Let’s get you checked.

Schedule your first visit online or call (208) 939-0775. We’ll find out what’s going on and give you a straight answer about how we can help.

No referral needed. We’ll explain what’s wrong and what it costs before you commit to anything.