Thrown from your bike, hit by a car, or recovering from a low-speed crash? Get evaluated by a chiropractor who treats motorcycle injuries every week, not occasionally.
San Diego Auto Injury Center provides motor vehicle accident chiropractic care built specifically around motorcycle crash injuries: whiplash, back pain, shoulder trauma, nerve compression, and the headaches and stiffness that often show up days later. In most cases, you will not pay anything up front. We accept MedPay through your auto policy, work on lien with your attorney, and bill insurance directly.
Why Riders Choose Us After a Motorcycle Accident
- No upfront cost in most cases. We work on lien, accept MedPay, and bill your auto insurance directly, so a tight budget after a crash does not stand between you and care.
- Motorcycle-specific experience. We do not treat motorcycle injuries the same way we treat a fender-bender. Riders absorb impact differently than car occupants, and our evaluation reflects that.
- Same-day and next-day appointments. Most riders are seen within a day of calling, because early evaluation matters for both your recovery and your claim.
- Full documentation for your case. Whether or not you have an attorney, we keep clear, accurate records that support your insurance claim or legal case from your first visit.
- Bilingual care. Our team provides evaluation and treatment in English and Spanish.
- Three locations across San Diego County. National City, Kearny Mesa, and Vista, so you are never far from care.
What We Treat
A motorcycle has none of the structural protection a car provides, so even a crash that looks minor on paper can transmit serious force into your spine, shoulders, and nervous system. Here is what we see most often, and how we treat it.
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Injury |
What It Looks Like |
How We Treat It |
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Stiffness, limited motion, and radiating pain into the shoulders |
Cervical adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and guided mobility work |
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Upper or lower back pain, joint misalignment, muscle spasm |
Spinal adjustments and targeted muscle therapy to relieve nerve pressure |
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Joint trauma or nerve compression from landing on or bracing with the shoulder |
Joint mobilization and rehab exercises to rebuild strength and reduce numbness |
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Post-crash headaches, dizziness, pressure behind the eyes |
Upper cervical adjustment and soft tissue release to reduce frequency and severity |
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Road rash with hidden trauma |
Visible skin damage that masks deeper joint or nerve injury underneath |
Full-body evaluation that checks past the visible wound for underlying damage |
If you are not sure which of these matches what you are feeling, that is exactly what the free evaluation is for. You do not need to self-diagnose before calling.
Schedule Your Free Injury Evaluation
Your First Visit: What Actually Happens
- Free consultation. We talk through how the accident happened, what you are feeling now, and any concerns you have. This is a conversation, not an exam, and there is no cost or obligation.
- Comprehensive evaluation. We assess your spine, joints, and nerve function to find misalignments or trauma, including injuries that have not started causing obvious symptoms yet.
- A treatment plan built around your case. You receive a clear explanation of what we found and a chiropractic care plan, adjustments, soft tissue work, and mobility rehab, tailored to your specific injuries.
- Insurance and documentation handled for you. We coordinate with your attorney if you have one, bill your insurance or work on a lien if you do not, and keep documentation that supports your recovery and your claim from day one.
You leave the first visit knowing exactly what is wrong, what the plan is, and what it will cost you, which for most patients is nothing out of pocket.
Why Getting Checked Quickly Matters
Pain from a motorcycle accident often does not show up right away. Adrenaline can mask symptoms for hours or days, so stiffness or radiating pain that “comes out of nowhere” three days later is common, not unusual. Two things happen when riders wait: the injury has more time to set in before treatment starts, and a gap between the crash date and your first visit can give an insurance adjuster room to question whether the injury is even related to the accident.
That is the practical case for calling now rather than waiting to see if it gets better on its own. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), motorcyclists are about 27 times more likely than car occupants to die per mile traveled and nearly five times more likely to be injured, a reminder that even crashes that look minor from the outside can carry real internal force. Getting checked within the first couple of days protects both your body and your claim.
What Our Patients Say
“I was thrown off my bike and landed hard. My back and neck were killing me. These guys knew exactly what to do. They handled the insurance, and I didn’t have to pay anything up front. I got my mobility back within a few weeks.” Carlos R., San Diego
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I do not have health insurance?
You do not need it. We accept MedPay through your auto policy, work on lien, or bill your motorcycle accident insurance directly, so most patients pay nothing upfront.
Do you treat both riders and passengers?
Yes. We treat motorcycle operators and passengers injured in any type of crash, including collisions with another vehicle, low-speed tip-overs, and single-vehicle accidents.
What injuries do chiropractors treat after a motorcycle crash?
The most common injuries we see are whiplash, neck pain, back pain, nerve compression, shoulder injuries, and concussions.
Can I come in if I have already seen a doctor?
Absolutely. Chiropractic care complements other treatments and can help with recovery even weeks after the accident.
How soon after a motorcycle accident should I get checked?
As soon as possible, ideally within 48 to 72 hours, even if you feel mostly fine. Many soft tissue and spinal injuries do not cause obvious pain until later.
Get Relief After Your Motorcycle Crash
You do not need an attorney, perfect insurance, or a clear diagnosis to start. You just need to make the call.
Schedule Your Free Injury Evaluation
No upfront cost in most cases. Same-day appointments available. Call or text: (619) 380-3235
Locations: National City, Kearny Mesa, Vista.