If you have a head injury, lost consciousness, severe neck pain, or numbness or weakness in your arms or legs, call 911 or go to the emergency room first. Come see us once you’ve been cleared.
Toth Chiropractic and Wellness treats car accident injuries, including whiplash, neck and back sprains, and headaches that start after a crash. We’re at 3461 University Ave in Morgantown, close to Star City and WVU. Dr. Stephen G. Toth is a Palmer-trained chiropractor who has been in practice for more than 45 years. You don’t need a referral, and same-week appointments are often available.
Crash injuries we treat
- Whiplash: neck sprains and strains from your head being thrown forward and back
- Neck pain and stiffness, especially turning to check your blind spot (more on neck pain)
- Headaches that start at the base of the skull after a collision (more on headaches)
- Upper back and shoulder tightness from bracing against the seat belt
- Low back pain, or pain into the hip or leg (more on low back pain)
- Tingling in the arms or hands. Get this checked the same day.
Why a small crash can still hurt
Modern cars are built to take an impact without much visible damage. Your neck isn’t. In a collision, especially a rear-end one, your head moves faster than your neck muscles can react. That stretches the ligaments and strains the muscles that hold your spine together. It can happen at low speed, in a car with barely a scratch on it.
Adrenaline hides a lot of pain at the scene. Stiffness, headaches and back pain often build over the next 24 to 72 hours, which is why people who felt fine at the scene call us a few days later.
How Dr. Toth treats crash injuries
If an injured neck is simply kept still while its joints aren’t moving properly, you start guarding it and moving around the pain. Those habits can turn into longer-term problems. Dr. Toth’s goal is to restore normal motion so the muscles and ligaments heal the way they should.
- A full exam first. He checks how each joint in your neck and back is moving, and refers you for X-rays only if your exam shows you need them.
- Gentle options for new injuries. The Activator and ArthroStim instruments make small, targeted adjustments without twisting a sore neck.
- Hands-on adjustments when you’re ready. Diversified, Thompson, Gonstead and Cox flexion-distraction techniques.
- Muscle work and therapies. Manual therapy, electrical muscle stimulation and cold laser therapy to ease spasm and support healing.
- Home care. Clear instructions and exercises so you keep improving between visits.
If his exam turns up something outside what a chiropractor should treat, he’ll tell you and send you to the right provider.
Insurance and paperwork after an accident
West Virginia is an at-fault state, so the insurance of the driver who caused the crash usually pays for the injuries they caused. Many drivers also carry medical payments coverage (MedPay) on their own policy, which can pay for treatment no matter who was at fault. Ask your insurer what your policy covers.
Accident claims come with forms and documentation. Our office helps with what your insurance company asks for, so you can focus on getting better. An exam soon after the crash also creates a record that ties your injuries to the accident. If your claim is disputed or you were seriously hurt, talk to an attorney; we can’t give legal advice.
Your first visit
- About 45 minutes to an hour, including paperwork
- A full consultation and exam with Dr. Toth
- A referral for X-rays only if he thinks you need them
- A care plan and clear instructions for home
Bring your claim number and your insurance card if you have them. Notes on when each symptom started help too.
Why people in Morgantown come to us after a crash
- More than 45 years treating neck and back injuries in Morgantown
- Same-week appointments are often available
- Evening hours until 7pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- No referral needed
- Parking out front and behind the building at 3461 University Ave
Just had an accident? Read our checklist, what to do in the first 72 hours. Then call (304) 599-8228 to book.
From Toth Chiropractic and Wellness, the Morgantown practice of Dr. Stephen G. Toth, DC. Updated November 9, 2026.