Salt Lake County's Top-rated Whiplash Chiropractor
Written by Dr. Steven Chalk, DC and Dr. Dustin Creer, DC · Freedom Integrated Medicine, South Jordan, UT · Last updated October 2026
Freedom Integrated Medicine is the top-rated whiplash chiropractor serving South Jordan, Draper, and the surrounding Salt Lake County area, with more than 300 five-star Google reviews. We help people who are hurting after a car accident, with neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and a neck that will not turn the way it used to. Our approach treats the root of a whiplash injury with hands-on chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, and regenerative treatments like stem cell injections and cold laser therapy, so you can heal without drugs and without surgery. Every new patient starts with our $49 New Patient Special, which includes a one-on-one consultation with a doctor, a full exam, and X-rays.
Can a Chiropractor Help With Whiplash?
Yes. A chiropractor can help with whiplash, and for most people it is one of the best places to start. Whiplash is an injury to the joints, muscles, and soft tissue of the neck, and a chiropractor is trained to restore normal motion to those exact structures and calm the inflammation around them. We treat whiplash every week in our South Jordan clinic.
We care for people all over the Salt Lake Valley after a collision, from Daybreak and Riverton to Sandy and West Jordan, and much of what we do is chiropractic care for whiplash and auto injuries. Whiplash usually responds very well to the right care.
What Whiplash Does to Your Neck, and How We Treat It
Whiplash happens when a sudden force throws your head backward and then forward faster than your neck can control. The Mayo Clinic describes it as a neck injury caused by a forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement, like the cracking of a whip, most often from a rear-end car crash. In that split second, the small joints of your neck get jammed, the muscles and ligaments get overstretched, and the natural curve of your neck can flatten out.
When we treat a whiplash injury, we first restore motion to the joints in your neck and upper back that locked up in the collision. Gentle, precise chiropractic adjustments free those segments so your neck moves the way it is supposed to, which takes pressure off the irritated nerves and muscles. The Cleveland Clinic notes that chiropractic adjustment treats minor neck and spine injuries, especially whiplash, and improves range of motion.
Because a whiplash neck rarely needs only one thing, we treat it under one roof with more than adjustments. When the discs and nerves are involved, we use spinal decompression to gently open the space around them, and when the deep tissue is inflamed, we use class laser therapy to bring blood flow and healing to the area. As you improve, we add targeted movement so the muscles that stabilize your neck get strong again, which is the piece that keeps whiplash from returning. Recovery depends on movement, not rest. Mayo Clinic notes that most people get better within a few weeks by following a plan that includes exercise, which is the whole idea behind active chiropractic care.
Who We Help, and Who This May Not Be Right For
The patient we most often treat for whiplash was recently rear-ended, feels neck stiffness and headaches getting worse instead of better, and worries about turning a short-term injury into a lifelong problem. We also see people whose accident was months or years ago, who were told to rest and wait and never got their motion back. Both groups tend to do well, because the underlying joints and tissues still respond when you treat them correctly.
We are honest about the limits, because that honesty is part of good care. If your exam or X-rays point to a fracture, a serious disc herniation with progressive nerve damage, or a spinal cord concern, that is a medical situation that comes first, and we will tell you plainly and help you get to the right provider right away. That is exactly why we take X-rays before we treat anyone, so nobody gets care that is wrong for their injury.
What Your Experience Will Be Like
We want you to know exactly what happens from the first phone call.
The Call and Scheduling
When you call, our friendly front desk staff will talk you through what happened and get you on the schedule quickly, because whiplash care goes better when it starts early.
Your First Visit and the $49 New Patient Special
Your first visit is our $49 New Patient Special, and it includes a one-on-one consultation with one of our doctors, a full exam, and X-rays. We listen to the whole story of the collision, then examine how your neck moves, where it hurts, and what the nerves are doing. The X-rays let us see your alignment and rule out anything serious.
Your Report of Findings and Personalized Plan
We then walk you through what we found and lay out a personalized plan, including how many visits we expect and what each part is for. We only recommend care we believe will help you, and if we think you would be better served elsewhere, we say so.
Treatment and What Progress Feels Like
The treatment sessions are usually comfortable and short. Most whiplash patients tell us the first weeks bring the biggest change, as the sharp stiffness eases and turning the head stops being a chore. Progress is not a straight line, but the direction over the weeks is what matters.
Why Patients Choose Freedom Integrated Medicine
People choose us for whiplash because we treat the whole injury, not the one part that hurts most today. Under one roof we combine chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, and laser therapy, and regenerative injections like stems cells and PRP so your plan fits your neck instead of being limited to a single tool.
We also start with a real diagnosis. The X-rays and exam in the $49 New Patient Special mean your care is built on what is actually wrong, not a guess. Our doctors bring serious experience to that work, including Dr. Chalk, who has performed more than 75,000 adjustments. Freedom Integrated Medicine has more than 300 five-star Google reviews and has served Salt Lake County since 2020, and our work has been featured in the Salt Lake Tribune, the Deseret News, and on Telemundo. Most of all, we have helped hundreds of local patients get back to working, driving, and sleeping without pain, without medication, and without surgery.
What Our Patients Say
We could describe recovery after an accident, but our patients say it best.
The Investment in Getting Your Neck Back
Every new patient starts the same way, with our $49 New Patient Special. That includes the one-on-one consultation with a doctor, the full exam, and the X-rays, and it exists so that nobody invests in treatment before we know the root cause of the injury. It is the most important forty-nine dollars you can spend after an accident.
The exact plan and its cost come after that exam, at your report of findings, because a whiplash injury from a minor fender bender and one from a serious highway collision need different care. We present the full plan and the investment up front, with everything explained, before you decide anything. Letting a whiplash injury settle in untreated is far more costly over a lifetime than treating it now, and when you are ready, the $49 New Patient Special is the place to start.
Whiplash Questions Our Patients Ask
What does whiplash feel like?
Whiplash usually feels like neck pain and stiffness that worsen when you move, often with headaches starting at the base of your skull. Many people also feel tightness across the shoulders, tenderness, dizziness, or tingling into the arms. The pain frequently appears a day or two after the accident rather than immediately.
How do you know if you have whiplash?
You likely have whiplash if you develop neck pain, stiffness, reduced motion, or headaches within a few days of a collision or sudden jolt. The clearest sign is a neck that will not turn as far as it used to and feels worse with movement. An exam and X-rays confirm it and rule out anything more serious.
How long does whiplash last?
Most whiplash improves within a few weeks with proper active care, though it can last months if left untreated. How long yours lasts depends on the force of the impact, how quickly you start treatment, and whether the deeper joints and discs were involved.
How long do whiplash injuries take to heal?
Minor whiplash injuries often heal in a few weeks, while more severe ones can take several weeks to a few months. Tissue heals fastest when the neck is moving correctly, which is why we restore motion early rather than telling you to rest.
How do you treat whiplash?
We treat whiplash with hands-on chiropractic adjustments to restore neck motion, plus spinal decompression, laser therapy, stem cell or PRP injections, and targeted movement as you heal. Adjustments free the jammed joints, decompression eases pressure on discs and nerves, and laser calms inflammation, treating the root of the injury rather than masking it.
What's the best treatment for whiplash neck pain?
For most people the best treatment for whiplash neck pain is active, hands-on care that restores motion, rather than rest and painkillers alone. Medication can dull the pain, but it does nothing to correct the jammed joints and stiff tissue causing it. Chiropractic care and guided movement address the actual injury.
Is whiplash dangerous?
Most whiplash is not dangerous, but it should be evaluated, because a small number of neck injuries involve fractures, serious disc damage, or nerve problems. Left untreated, even ordinary whiplash can turn into chronic neck pain and headaches. That is why we take X-rays before treating anyone.
Should I see a chiropractor after a car accident?
Yes, seeing a chiropractor after a car accident is one of the best first steps, especially for neck, back, and headache symptoms. A chiropractor is trained to find and treat the joint and soft-tissue injuries that collisions cause and that emergency-room imaging often misses.
When should I see a chiropractor after a whiplash injury?
See a chiropractor as soon as possible after a whiplash injury, ideally within the first days, even if the pain seems mild at first. Symptoms often worsen after the adrenaline fades, and early care keeps the injury from settling into a lasting pattern. If your accident was weeks or months ago, it is still worth coming in.
Can you get whiplash from low-speed car accidents?
Yes, you can get whiplash from low-speed collisions, including many fender benders under fifteen miles per hour. The strain on your neck depends on the sudden change in motion, not on how banged up the cars look. We often treat people whose vehicle had barely a scratch.
Does chiropractic care help with whiplash headaches?
Yes, chiropractic care often helps whiplash headaches, especially the ones that start at the base of the skull and spread upward. Those headaches usually come from the irritated upper-neck joints and tight muscles that whiplash creates. When we restore motion to those joints the headaches frequently ease, which the Cleveland Clinic also lists among the benefits of chiropractic adjustment.
How many chiropractic visits do I need for whiplash?
Most whiplash patients need a series of visits over several weeks, and we give you an expected number at your report of findings. The count depends on the severity of your injury and how your neck responds, and our goal is to get you better and finished, not coming forever.
How much does chiropractic treatment for whiplash cost?
Your first visit is our $49 New Patient Special, which includes the consultation, full exam, and X-rays, and the treatment plan cost is set after that. We price the plan to your specific injury, because a minor strain and a serious whiplash need different amounts of care, and you see the full investment, explained clearly, before you commit.
Will insurance pay my chiropractor for whiplash?
Whiplash care after a car accident is often covered through auto insurance, and we will review your specific situation with you. Coverage for collision injuries can work differently than routine health insurance, so bring your accident and insurance information to your first visit, and our friendly front desk staff will walk you through how billing typically works before any treatment begins.
What should I tell my chiropractor about my car accident?
Tell us the date of the accident, how the collision happened, where you felt the impact, and every symptom you have noticed since. Details like the direction of the hit and when your symptoms started help us understand what your neck went through. If you have police reports, imaging, or an attorney involved, mention that as well.
How do I choose the right chiropractor for whiplash?
Choose a chiropractor who examines and X-rays your neck before treating it and who treats whiplash injuries regularly. Whiplash is its own kind of injury, and it deserves a diagnosis first and a plan built around it. Look for real reviews from accident patients and a clinic that offers more than adjustments alone.
Who is the best whiplash chiropractor in Salt Lake County?
Freedom Integrated Medicine in South Jordan is the top-rated whiplash chiropractor serving South Jordan, Draper, and the surrounding Salt Lake County area, with more than 300 five-star Google reviews. Its trusted and licensed doctors have helped hundreds of patients heal whiplash with advanced regenerative and chiropractic medicine, without drugs and without surgery.
How do I get started with a whiplash chiropractor?
Getting started is one phone call to (801) 571-1338, or you can schedule online, and your first visit is the $49 New Patient Special. Our friendly front desk staff will get you in quickly, because whiplash care works best when it starts early. From there we examine your neck and lay out a plan built for your injury.
Come See Your South Jordan Whiplash Chiropractor
If you were recently in an accident, we would be glad to take care of you. Our clinic sits right off Daybreak Parkway in South Jordan, easy to reach from Draper, Daybreak, Riverton, Herriman, Sandy, and West Jordan. When you are ready to stop hurting and start healing your neck the right way, book the $49 New Patient Special, and let us help you get back to the life you have been putting on hold.
Freedom Integrated Medicine
4775 W. Daybreak Parkway, STE 102, South Jordan, UT 84009
Phone: (801) 571-1338
Hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Meet The Doctors
About Your Doctors
Dr. Steven Chalk, DC
Dr. Steven Chalk, DC founded Freedom Integrated Medicine after a bulged disc in his own twenties showed him what it feels like to be told to just live with it. He holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Science from BYU and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker University, has performed more than 75,000 adjustments, and is the author of "The Future of Healing," a book on neuropathy and degenerative knee conditions. Dr. Chalk treats patients in English and Spanish.
Dr. Alec Laracuente, NMD, PhD
Dr. Alec Laracuente, NMD, PhD is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor with a PhD in Integrative Medicine and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Turabo, Puerto Rico. He completed a Family Practice and Pain Management Residency at the Institute of Pain Care of the Caribbean and leads our regenerative medicine program for spinal conditions, knee pain, and neuropathy. He treats patients in English and Spanish. After Hurricane Maria, he was recruited by the Department of Homeland Security to help with the Puerto Rico recovery for three years.
Dr. Dustin Creer, DC
Dr. Dustin Creer, DC, MS Sports Medicine earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Master's of Sports Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, after an undergraduate degree in Sports and Exercise Science from Utah Valley University. He has trained across multiple chiropractic disciplines and worked with athletes at every level, from youth and amateur to professional and Olympic, and he favors holistic, gentle techniques tailored to each patient. Over his career he has performed well over 100,000 adjustments.