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The Examination Process

A detailed history is the first step in assessing those involved in an accident. Injuries from a car accident require an in-depth evaluation to understand the severity of the injury. We utilize computerized testing to assess the function of the nervous system and to analyze the movement of the spine. Orthopedic and neurological testing, along with palpation provide a better understanding of what needs to be done to help you recover from your injuries.

Computerized Sympathetic Nerve Assessment

Traumatic injuries, even mild in nature, can cause abnormal nerve function to take place. Assessment of the function of the nervous system is critical in finding the underlying cause of your problem. The function of the sympathetic nerves, which control functions of the body such as blood flow, tension in the muscles, and how our bodies respond to stress, is evaluated through a computerized paraspinal thermal scan. This scan lets us know at what levels the nervous system is possibly not functioning as it should and the severity of the situation.

Computerized Spinal
Range of Motion Study

Because of the whipping motion caused by accidents, imbalances in the amount and direction of movement in the neck may form. Imbalances in range of motion, particularly in the upper neck region, can lead to mechanical irritation of the spinal tissues. This irritation may result in nerve irritation causing the nerve not to function properly and be a possible source of pain. Computerized measuring of the range of motion of the spine is an accurate method to locate such imbalances and reveals the severity of the limited spinal movement. Limited range of motion in the upper neck may also stimulate improper proprioceptive responses to gravity leading to a condition of forward head posture. This posture increases the tension and tightness at the base of the skull.

Orthopedic/Neurological Testing & Report of Findings

Orthopedic and neurological testing reveal the severity of the irritation to the nerves and supportive structures. Chiropractic and palpation tests are also performed to obtain more data about your condition.

Upon completion of your screening, Dr. Knowles will explain the findings and your options in terms you can understand before any care is started. If it is determined that we may not be able to help, then an appropriate referral would be given. We won't waste your time or efforts in searching for help.

Treatment of Your Injuries

The first goal is to help reduce your pain as quickly as possible. Adjustments, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercises, vibration therapy, nutritional supplements, home-care and other procedures are used to lessen your pain in the shortest amount of time possible. Care is then directed at rebuilding and strengthening damaged muscle, ligaments, and tendons, with goal of reducing scar tissue and the possibility of chronic pain.

Chiropractic Spinal & Extremity Adjustments

Chiropractic adjustments are the "backbone" of our practice. Dr. Knowles is trained in multiple techniques that are gentle and appropriate for any type of tissue damage. Adjustments of the spine, as well as the extremities, restore vital motion, reduce stiffness and pain, and promote increased tissue healing.

Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Exercises

Physiotherapy such as electronic muscle stimulation and intersegmental spinal traction help reduce swelling in the supportive tissues of the spine, allowing the body to heal faster and provide pain relief. Therapeutic exercises are the first step in rebuilding the damaged tissues from the accident.

Cervical Traction & Postural Weight Training

Cervical traction and Postural Weight Training help to rebuild damaged muscles, ligaments and tendons of the neck. Unlike activities at a gym, postural weight training specifically targets the neck, rebuilding the damaged muscles and tendons that support your spine and neck.

Laser & Infrared Concussion Therapy

FDA-Cleared Low Level Laser Therapy or LLLT is the application of penetrating red and near infra-red light to the body’s surface skin. The intensity of LLLT lasers is not high like a surgical laser; there is no heating effect. It is cleared by the FDA to decrease pain or inflammation, promote the healing of wounds, tissues, and nerves, and prevent tissue damage.

Whiplash Center of Boise

Dr. John Knowles DC
9050 W. Overland Rd., Ste. 235
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 376-5555

Whiplash & Concussion Care Dr. John Knowles DC 9050 W. Overland Rd., Ste. 235 Boise, ID 83709