Neck and whiplash-type pain
Tightness through the neck, upper back and base of the skull, often with headaches. More on neck and shoulder pain.
Accident recovery in Chico
Massage after
Massage after
a car accident
For the stiffness that shows up a week later, the neck that will not turn, and the back that has not been right since. Talk to Isaac before you book.
After the collision
What an accident
What an accident
leaves behind.
Even a low-speed collision puts the body through a jolt it was not braced for. The muscles of the neck, shoulders and back often respond by tightening and guarding, and that stiffness frequently arrives days later rather than at the scene.
A meaningful share of the people on Isaac's table are there because of a car accident. The work is the same therapeutic massage he does for everyone, focused on where the accident landed: the neck and upper back, the low back and hips, and the shoulder and chest that took the seatbelt.
If you have not been checked by a doctor since the accident, start there. Massage works best alongside medical care and physical therapy, not in place of them.
The paperwork side
Working with your attorney and insurer.
“Isaac helped me so much after my car crash. He made the whole process easy by working directly with my lawyer and insurance, which allowed me to focus on healing. I'm so grateful for his care and would highly recommend him!”
Clients have had Isaac coordinate directly with their attorney and their insurer, so the administrative side stayed out of the way while they recovered.
Every claim is different, so this starts with a conversation rather than an online booking. Call or email with the basics: when the accident happened, who is handling your claim, and whether a doctor or your attorney has recommended massage. Isaac will tell you plainly what he can and cannot do.
Attorneys and case managers: the same applies when you are referring a client. Get in touch with the claim details first.
Common after a collision
Where it usually lands
Low back and hip pain
From bracing, from the seat, and from the way the body twisted in the moment. More on low back pain.
Shoulder and chest tightness
Where the seatbelt held you, and the muscles that have been guarding around it ever since.
How it works
From the first call to the table
01
Get checked
See a doctor first, and straight away for anything numb, weak, severe or getting worse.
02
Call or email
Share the claim details so the paperwork side is clear before the first session.
03
First session
A full intake: the accident, your symptoms, and what your doctor or physical therapist has said. Pressure starts gentle.
04
Ongoing care
Sessions planned around your recovery and around what your other providers recommend.
Paying directly
Not going through a claim?
Book like anyone else and mention the accident at the intake. These are the same prices everyone pays.
7.25% sales tax is added at checkout. No deposit, and no membership.
Reviews
Recovering, with help
5.0 stars across 91 Google reviews.
“I've been going to Isaac for a long time now, and he is so attentive and very much an expert in his field, very knowledgeable and very charismatic and definitely listens to what I have to say. I always come out feeling a lot better body wise, which helps since I've been pretty achy after an accident.”
“I've been seeing Isaac regularly for almost a year now, and it's been one of the better things I've done for myself. He is professional, knowledgeable, and experienced, and he understands how to meet you where you are, whether you're recovering from physical demands or need to slow down and release tension. I leave each session feeling restored.”
“Have been going to Isaac for over 3 yrs. He is fabulous. I feel has found his calling/profession. He truly cares about his clients. I recommend him highly”
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Questions
After an accident, answered
Many people find massage helps with the muscle tension and stiffness that follow a collision. See a doctor first, to rule out anything that needs medical care, and ask whether massage is appropriate for you.
Once a doctor has checked you. Early sessions are usually gentler, and the depth of the work increases as things settle.
It depends on your claim, your policy and your attorney. Some clients have had Isaac work directly with their attorney and insurer. Call (530) 715-1180 before booking and he will tell you what is workable in your situation.
Not to book a massage. If you are going through a claim, your attorney or insurer may want a recommendation from your doctor, so ask them.
Then book like anyone else: choose a length online and mention the accident at the intake, so the session is planned around it.
Call or email with the claim details, and Isaac will confirm what he can take on before your client books.
Related
Techniques used in recovery
Every massage is tailored, so these are tools rather than separate bookings. Most sessions use more than one.
Deep Tissue Massage
Slow, specific pressure into the deeper layers that hold chronic tension, warmed up to rather than forced.
Sports Massage
For training blocks, race build-ups and the weeks after: the legs, hips and shoulders that do the work.
Myofascial Release
Sustained work on the connective tissue that wraps every muscle, for areas that feel stuck rather than sore.
Cupping Therapy
Suction that lifts tissue instead of pressing it, worked into a massage when an area calls for it.
Accident recovery
Start with
Start with
a phone call.
Tell Isaac about the accident and your claim before you book, and he will tell you what he can do.
or call (530) 715-1180