As an injury biomechanist with didactic training in accident reconstruction, the most important thing you can do after a crash with symptoms is have an evaluation that includes a Human Risk Factor Analysis. The right provider has the time to accurately diagnose and document your injuries, training in biomechanics and crash reconstruction, and advanced post-graduate training from chiropractic and medical schools.
What happens at the beginning of your treatment determines what happens at the end. Early, accurate biomechanical evaluation prevents acute injury from becoming chronic pain.
The first 60 days after a crash are critical — early evaluation drives long-term outcomes.
We document the mechanics of your crash and how forces translated to spinal injury.
MRI interpretation, orthopedic and neurologic exam, and an evidence-based diagnosis.
Adjustments, decompression, laser, shockwave, and stabilization — tailored to your injury.
Recovery happens between visits as much as during them. Dr. Johnston recommends gentle, evidence-based home strategies — including Foundation Training for spinal stabilization, hydration, and graded activity — to support healing tissue.
Dr. Johnston has Advanced Certification with Dr. Arthur Croft and the Spine Research Institute of San Diego (full-scale human-subject crash testing) and is credentialed in crash dynamics — including the unique injury patterns of low-damage collisions.