Car accident injury care in Bakersfield
Hurt in a crash? Dr. Frank J. Aguilera sees patients with whiplash, neck pain and back pain after car accidents. Get checked, get a plan.
What should you do first after a car accident?
Emergencies come first. Call 911 or go to an emergency department for a severe headache, weakness or numbness that is getting worse, loss of bladder or bowel control, confusion, or if anyone lost consciousness. A chiropractor is not the right first stop for those.
Once emergencies are ruled out, neck pain, back pain, stiffness and headaches after a crash are worth getting checked. Call (661) 833-1111 and tell the office you were in an accident. Our guide on what to do after a car accident in California covers the reports and steps that come after a wreck.
What injuries does Dr. Aguilera see after a crash?
Dr. Frank J. Aguilera lists automobile accident injuries and whiplash among the conditions he treats, along with the problems that often come with them:
- Whiplash and neck pain
- Back pain and sciatica
- Headaches
- Pinched nerves and disc pain
- Shoulder, hip and other joint pain
- Muscle sprains
- Numbness and tingling
Why can pain show up days after a wreck?
Soreness from a crash does not always start at the scene. Stiffness and neck pain can build over the next day or two, which is why it helps to get checked even if you felt fine at first. Read more in whiplash: symptoms that can show up days later.
What happens at your first visit?
- Your history. You tell the doctor about the accident, where it hurts and what makes it better or worse.
- An examination. The doctor checks how your neck and back move and looks for signs of nerve involvement.
- X-rays when the doctor needs them. Imaging is used when your exam calls for it.
- A plan in plain words. The doctor explains what he found, what care he suggests and what to expect. If your condition needs another kind of provider, he will tell you.
What care may be part of your plan?
Your plan depends on what the exam finds. Options at the practice include:
| Care | What it is |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic adjustments | Hands-on adjustments using the Diversified technique and manual adjusting |
| Spinal decompression | A non-surgical decompression option for some back and disc problems |
| Massage therapy | Massage for sore, tight muscles, which can be booked on the same visit as an adjustment |
| Infrared light treatment | A light-based treatment patients mention in their reviews; ask whether it fits your plan |
How can you help your recovery?
Follow the plan the doctor gives you, keep your appointments and tell the office if something changes or gets worse. Good seat belt and head restraint habits matter for the next drive too: see seat belts, head restraints and neck injury.
Where is the office?
Aguilera Health & Wellness Center is at 2031 17th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, in Bakersfield. Patients also come from nearby communities across Kern County. Spanish is spoken at the office.
Frequently asked questions
That is your call, but pain and stiffness after a crash can build over a day or two. Getting checked gives you a clear picture of what is going on. Get emergency care first for any danger sign.
Only if the doctor decides your exam calls for them. He will explain why before any imaging.
Yes. Patients come from Oildale, Rosedale, Shafter, Lamont, Arvin and East Bakersfield. The office is at 2031 17th St in Bakersfield.
Yes. Spanish is spoken at the office.
Still have questions?
Call the office with your question.
Hurt in a crash?
Call the Bakersfield office and say you were in an accident.
