Car Accident Recovery · Gresham, Oregon
You were in a car accident. Here's where recovery starts.
The stiffness in your neck, the headache that won't quit, the back that feels wrong when you turn — that's your body asking for help. Roam Chiropractic & Wellness builds you a personalized plan to get out of pain and back to what you love.
No referral needed · All auto insurance providers accepted · 333 N Main Ave, Ste 107, Gresham
Don't wait it out
Feeling “mostly fine” is the most common reason people wait too long.
Adrenaline is a good painkiller and a terrible diagnostician. In the hours after a collision it masks what your body actually went through — which is why so many people walk away from an accident feeling okay, then wake up two or three days later barely able to turn their head.
Even a low-speed impact moves your spine faster than your muscles can brace for it. The tissue strain, joint restriction and nervous system irritation that follows doesn't always announce itself right away. It just quietly settles in.
Getting evaluated early matters
Research suggests that seeking care early after a motor vehicle accident can ease acute pain and reduce the likelihood that it turns into a long-term problem. An evaluation also documents your injuries while the timeline is still clear — which matters for your insurance claim.
Sound familiar?
Symptoms we see after a collision
Any of these showing up in the days or weeks after your accident is worth having looked at — even if it seems minor.
Why chiropractic care after an accident
What a well-built recovery plan does for you
Care at Roam isn't just an adjustment and a wave goodbye. It combines chiropractic treatment, soft tissue work and rehabilitative exercise into one plan built around your goals.
Targeted pain relief
Care is aimed at the specific areas the accident actually affected — offering a path to managing pain that doesn't lean on medication.
Lower risk of chronic pain
Early intervention paired with rehab exercise has been linked to a reduced risk of pain becoming a long-term fixture in your life.
Motion and strength, restored
Adjustments restore movement while targeted exercise rebuilds strength — so you get resilience back, not just relief.
A calmer nervous system
Adjustments, mobilization and balance work help the nervous system reset, which can turn down pain signaling over time.
Less scar tissue build-up
Soft tissue therapy, IASTM and movement work together to limit excessive tissue adhesions and support cleaner healing.
A non-surgical path forward
By addressing both structure and function, conservative care may help some people avoid more invasive options altogether.
Your first visit
No mystery. Here's exactly how it goes.
Being hurt is stressful enough without wondering what you're walking into.
We listen to the whole story
How the accident happened, where you were hit, what hurts now, what hurt yesterday, and what you're worried you won't be able to do anymore.
A thorough exam
Orthopedic, neurological and movement testing to find what's actually driving your symptoms — not just where you're pointing.
You see what we see
Dr. Brookings walks you through the findings in plain language, so you understand what happened to your body and what it needs.
A plan built on your goals
Getting back to work, to the gym, to the trail, to picking up your kid without wincing. We build backward from there — and if chiropractic isn't the right fit, we'll tell you and point you somewhere that is.
Who you'll see
Dr. Tyler Brookings, DC, CCSP®
Dr. Brookings is the founder of Roam Chiropractic & Wellness and a graduate of the University of Western States. A Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, he focuses on movement, function and quality of life — for athletes, concussion patients, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone whose body isn't doing what it used to.
His own experience with football concussions is what pulled him toward this work: helping people navigate head and neck injuries and find their way back to what they love. He's a Maine native who now spends his time exploring Oregon with his wife Caitlyn and their two kids.
Movement is medicine. Our job isn't just to take the pain away — it's to give you the tools to get back out on the trail.
Paying for care
We accept all auto insurance providers.
We also accept HSA and FSA, and offer additional payment options. If you're unsure what your coverage looks like after an accident, call us at 503-666-8571 and we'll help you sort it out before your first visit.
Questions people ask
Before you book
How soon after my accident should I come in?
As soon as you're able. Symptoms after a collision often take days to fully surface, and getting evaluated early gives you the best shot at addressing things before they settle in. If you've already been to urgent care or the ER and were cleared of serious injury, that's a good time to follow up with us for the musculoskeletal side of your recovery.
What if my accident was weeks or months ago?
Come in anyway. Plenty of people arrive here after months of hoping it would resolve on its own. Older injuries can take longer to work through, but a targeted plan combining adjustments, soft tissue work and rehab exercise still gives you a real path forward.
Do I need a referral from my doctor or attorney?
No referral is required to be seen at Roam Chiropractic & Wellness. If you're already working with a physician or attorney, we're happy to coordinate documentation with them.
Will my auto insurance cover this?
We currently accept all auto insurance providers, along with HSA and FSA. Coverage details vary by policy, so give the office a call at 503-666-8571 and we'll walk you through what to expect before your first appointment.
Is adjusting safe if I have whiplash?
Your first visit is an evaluation, not an automatic adjustment. Dr. Brookings screens for red flags and chooses techniques based on what your exam shows — which may mean gentler mobilization, soft tissue work and graded exercise before anything else. If your presentation calls for imaging or a referral, you'll be told that directly.
What is the free discovery visit?
It's a no-pressure conversation about what happened, what you're feeling, and whether care at Roam is the right fit for you. No commitment required — you'll leave with a clear picture of your options either way.
Where are you located?
333 North Main Ave, Suite 107, Gresham, OR 97030 — convenient to Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village and East Portland. We're open Monday through Thursday 10:00am–6:00pm and Friday 10:00am–2:00pm.
Start today
Recovery is a trail, not a switch. Take the first step.
Book a free discovery visit and find out exactly what your body needs to get back to normal — and then back to better.
Roam Chiropractic & Wellness · 333 N Main Ave, Ste 107, Gresham, OR 97030
The information on this page is for general education and is not medical advice or a substitute for evaluation by a qualified healthcare provider. Individual results vary. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.