Personal Injury & Auto Accident Care in Hinsdale
Hurt in a car accident? Get evaluated as soon as you can, ideally within 72 hours, even if you felt fine at the scene. At Adisi Health Center, Dr. Steve Petzel treats auto-related neck, back, and soft-tissue injuries with chiropractic care and advanced therapies, and provides the clear documentation attorneys and insurers typically need.
Why Early Care Matters
Adrenaline can mask pain right after a collision. Waiting to see if it goes away is how minor injuries turn into months of flare-ups.
🚗 Recently in an accident? Don't wait for pain to appear. Call (630) 887-1900 for a same-week evaluation.
What We Look For After an Auto Accident
Every evaluation includes orthopedic and neurological testing, range-of-motion assessment, and a review of how the collision happened. Common auto and personal injuries include:
Neck Sprain/Strain — Sudden acceleration and deceleration stresses ligaments, facet joints, and discs, even in low-speed collisions.
Mid-Back & Low-Back Injury — The thoracic and lumbar spine absorb force through the seat and seat belt.
Nerve Irritation & Radiating Pain — Disc or joint inflammation can irritate nerve roots, sometimes days after the crash.
Shoulder, Hip & Extremity Injury — Bracing on the wheel, airbags, and side impacts can injure shoulders, ribs, hips, and knees.
Delayed Symptoms to Watch
Neck stiffness and headaches at the base of the skull often appear a day or two after the crash.
Seat-belt soreness in the shoulder or chest, plus mid- or low-back pain.
Numbness or radiating arm or leg pain, dizziness, fatigue, or trouble sleeping.
A Clear Plan From Exam to Recovery
Care restores joint motion, calms irritated tissue, and guides recovery, with the goal of getting you back to driving, work, exercise, and sleep without long-term medication.
Evaluate
- Accident history & mechanism review
- Orthopedic & neurological examination
- Range-of-motion testing
- Clear findings and a care plan
Relieve
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Class IV Laser (LightForce)
- Winback TECAR
- EMTT (Storz Magnetolith)
- Shockwave Therapy
Restore
- Spinal & extremity adjustments
- Home guidance & rehabilitation exercises
* Plans are based on examination findings and your goals.
Therapies for Auto & Personal Injuries
Beyond chiropractic adjustments, Adisi Health Center offers advanced technologies to calm inflammation and support soft-tissue healing.
Class IV Laser (LightForce)
Deep-penetrating light therapy to reduce inflammation and muscle spasm and support tissue healing.
Winback TECAR
Radiofrequency energy creates deep warmth in muscles and joints, improving circulation in strained soft tissue.
EMTT (Storz Magnetolith)
High-energy magnetic pulses reach deep soft tissue without contact to help reduce inflammation.
Shockwave Therapy
Acoustic pressure waves for later scar-tissue or tendon patterns that linger after an injury.
Clear Records for Attorneys & Insurers
Early evaluation matters clinically and for documentation: a clear exam, diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress notes support medical necessity. Adisi Health Center provides litigation-ready clinical documentation and works with Illinois personal injury cases, including medical-lien arrangements when appropriate.
We can coordinate records with your attorney. This is healthcare, not legal advice.
Intake, objective orthopedic and neurological findings, treatment plan, and progress notes.
We work with Illinois personal injury cases, including lien arrangements when appropriate.
Records coordinated with your attorney's office throughout care.
What to Expect
Same-week appointments are often available, and you'll see Dr. Petzel every visit.
How the collision happened and what you've felt since.
Orthopedic, neurological, and range-of-motion testing.
Clear explanation of what we found and what we recommend.
Treatment often begins the same day, with guidance for home.
Want the Full Guide?
Learn which injuries show up late and when to see a chiropractor after a crash.
Read more: Car Accident Injuries in HinsdalePersonal Injury & Auto Accident FAQ
Answers to what patients most often ask before their first visit.
Do I need a chiropractor if my ER X-rays were normal? ▾
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Will insurance or my PI claim cover it? ▾
Do you work with personal injury attorneys? ▾
I feel fine, but the accident was yesterday? ▾
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