Have you recently been in a car accident and are now dealing with pain, stiffness, or limited mobility? Motor vehicle accidents can leave a lasting impact on your body—even if injuries aren’t immediately noticeable. Without proper care, these injuries can lead to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and long-term complications.
At PREP Performance Center in Chicago and Niles, IL, our physical therapy team specializes in treating injuries caused by car accidents. We help you heal, strengthen, and regain function with personalized, evidence-based treatment plans designed to speed recovery and prevent future issues.
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injury in the U.S., with over 5 million reported accidents annually. The force of a collision can cause a wide range of injuries, many of which may worsen without professional care. Common car accident injuries include:
Whiplash: The most common accident-related injury, caused by the sudden back-and-forth motion of the head and neck. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.
Concussions & Head Injuries: Can cause dizziness, headaches, vision problems, and cognitive issues.
Herniated Discs:Spinal injuries that can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the limbs.
Neck & Back Injuries:Including soft tissue strains, sprains, and fractures that affect mobility and comfort.
Chest Injuries: Blunt force trauma can lead to broken ribs or collapsed lungs.
Vertigo & Balance Issues: Resulting from damage to the vestibular system after impact.
In many cases, symptoms may not appear immediately after the accident, which is why early assessment and physical therapy can make a significant difference in recovery.
At PREP Performance Center, we focus on restoring your body’s strength, mobility, and function following a car accident. Our physical therapists create customized treatment plans tailored to your specific injuries and recovery goals.
Our Car Accident Injury Treatment May Include:
Manual Therapy & Massage: Hands-on techniques to improve mobility, reduce pain, and relax tight muscles.
Targeted Exercises & Stretching: To restore flexibility, strength, and range of motion in affected areas.
Vestibular Therapy: To treat dizziness or vertigo caused by head or neck injuries.
Ultrasound & Cold Therapy: To reduce inflammation and promote tissue healing.
Postural & Movement Training: To correct imbalances and improve alignment after injury.
Aquatic Therapy: Low-impact exercises to build strength and mobility with minimal stress on the body. Ergonomic & Lifestyle Guidance: To support recovery and prevent future injury.
Ergonomic & Lifestyle Guidance: To support recovery and prevent future injury.
Physical therapy can also help prevent long-term issues such as chronic pain, migraines, and degenerative disc disease, which are common in those who don’t seek timely treatment after an accident.
Even if your car accident injury happened years ago, physical therapy can still help you regain mobility and reduce pain through specialized rehabilitation techniques.
Don’t let a car accident injury dictate your comfort and mobility. At PREP Performance Center, we provide comprehensive evaluations and one-on-one treatment plans to help you recover fully.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation and start your recovery journey. Let us help you get back to moving, living, and feeling your best after a motor vehicle accident.
