Specialized Care in Bartlett, TN
Focused chiropractic plans for car accident injuries and athletes returning to full strength.
Understanding Specialized Care
How Specialized Care Works for Injury Recovery
Focused plans for collision injuries and active bodies
Reviewed by Dr. Jared Worthington, DC, chiropractic physician. Last updated: September 2026.
Specialized care in Bartlett, TN at Worthington Chiropractic is built for two groups with very specific needs: people recovering from a car accident and athletes who want to heal from injury and get back to full strength. Both situations involve sudden or repeated force on the body, and both tend to affect more than one type of tissue at once. A rear-end collision can strain the neck's joints, muscles and ligaments in a fraction of a second. A season of training can overload a tendon or leave a joint moving poorly. In each case, a general plan is not enough. Dr. Jared Worthington starts with a detailed history and exam, uses on-site X-ray when it is needed, and then builds a plan that may combine adjustments, soft tissue work, therapies and guided exercise. The focus is on reducing pain, restoring normal movement and rebuilding strength so you can return to work, sport and daily life with confidence. Care is drug-free and non-surgical, and we refer out promptly when an injury needs medical imaging or a specialist.
Why Injuries Need Their Own Plan
Injury recovery follows stages. Early care aims to calm pain and protect healing tissue. Later care restores range of motion and strength. Skipping stages can leave lingering stiffness or weakness. MedlinePlus explains common neck injuries such as whiplash, and its overview of sports injuries covers why proper rehabilitation matters.
Tools We Draw On
Specialized plans borrow from across the clinic, including structural and postural correction, myofascial release for injured muscle and corrective exercise in Bartlett, TN. You can also explore our Chiropractic Care and Therapies hubs.
What We Offer
Our Specialized Care Services in Bartlett
Two programs built around how injuries actually heal
Each program has its own page with complete details on what to expect.
Car accident chiropractor in Bartlett, TN
Car accidents often cause injuries that are not obvious at the scene. Adrenaline can mask pain, and stiffness, headaches or tingling may show up hours or days later. Our auto accident program starts with a thorough exam and on-site X-ray if needed to understand what happened to your spine and soft tissue. From there, treatment may include gentle adjustments, soft tissue therapy, cold laser and rehabilitation exercises staged to match healing. It is designed for drivers and passengers dealing with whiplash after a collision, neck and back strain, or new headaches after a crash. Walk-ins are welcome, which makes it easier to be seen soon after an accident. If you have warning signs such as severe headache, loss of consciousness, weakness or loss of bladder control, go to an emergency room first.
Sports chiropractor in Bartlett, TN
Athletes need care that respects both recovery and performance. Our sports program is for weekend warriors, high school and college athletes, runners, lifters and anyone whose activity has led to pain or lost mobility. Dr. Worthington looks at how the injured area moves and how the rest of the body compensates, then combines adjustments, extremity work, dry needling, soft tissue therapy and progressive exercise. The goal is to reduce pain, restore motion and rebuild strength so you can return to training with less risk of the same injury coming back. Plans often extend into performance and prevention once the initial injury settles. Common reasons athletes visit include tendon irritation from overuse and heel pain from running.
Which Specialized Care Service Is Right for You?
How our two injury programs compare
If your pain started with a car accident, begin with the auto accident program, even if symptoms seem minor. If your pain developed from training, competition or repetitive activity, the sports program is the better fit. Some patients need elements of both. Your first exam will confirm the right path.
Conditions We Treat
Injury Conditions We Treat in Bartlett, TN
The most common reason people seek specialized care
Whiplash
Whiplash treatment in Bartlett, TN is the most common reason people come to us after a car accident. The rapid back-and-forth motion of the head strains the neck's muscles, ligaments and joints, and symptoms like neck pain, stiffness, headaches and shoulder pain may take a day or two to appear. Many people wonder how long whiplash lasts, and the answer depends on the severity of the injury and how early care begins.
Related Injuries
Collisions and sports injuries can also lead to lingering neck pain and lower back strain. Browse the conditions we treat to learn more.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Worthington Chiropractic for Specialized Care in Bartlett, TN
Injury-focused training with a warm, family-style approach
Dr. Jared Worthington, DC holds certifications in cervical, thoracic and lumbar rehabilitation, extremity rehabilitation, functional dry needling and myofascial release, which are the core skills injury recovery depends on. He also studied Human Health and Performance at the University of Tennessee at Martin before earning his Doctor of Chiropractic at Logan University. Every plan is explained clearly, adjusted as you heal and focused on getting you back to what you love. Read more about Worthington Chiropractic.
On-Site X-Ray
Imaging in the office when the exam calls for it
Walk-Ins Welcome
Open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, for prompt evaluation
Rehab and Performance Training
Degree in Human Health and Performance plus rehab certifications
Trusted in Memphis
2025 Memphis Most Award and nearly 300 five-star Google reviews
Whole-Body Plan
Adjustments, soft tissue work and rehab combined in one recovery plan
Financing Available
Cherry and CareCredit financing for longer recovery plans
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Specialized Care
What accident and sports patients ask most
How soon after a car accident should I see a chiropractor?
It is best to be evaluated within a few days of an accident, even if you feel fine. Symptoms of whiplash and soft tissue injury often appear 24 to 72 hours later. If you have severe pain, numbness, weakness or a head injury, visit an emergency room first, then see our car accident chiropractor.
How long does whiplash take to heal?
Many mild whiplash injuries improve within a few weeks, while more significant strains can take several months. Early, staged care often helps. Our article on whiplash recovery time covers what affects healing, including the severity of the strain, your age and how active you stay during recovery.
Do I need to be a competitive athlete for sports care?
No, sports care is for anyone who is active. We see runners, lifters, weekend golfers, youth athletes and people who simply want to stay active without pain. Our sports chiropractor page explains what a visit includes and how plans shift from injury recovery toward strength and prevention.
Can I keep training while I recover?
Often yes, with changes. Dr. Worthington will tell you which activities are safe, which to modify and which to pause while tissue heals. Staying active in a controlled way usually supports recovery better than complete rest, and your plan will include exercises that help you return to full training safely.
Do you take X-rays after an accident?
We have on-site X-ray and take images when your history and exam suggest they are needed. If advanced imaging such as an MRI is warranted, we will refer you to the appropriate provider. Knowing what is happening structurally helps us choose safe, appropriate treatment from the first visit.
What does the first visit cost?
Your first visit includes a consultation, full chiropractic exam, X-rays if needed and your first adjustment. Please mention the special when you book your first visit. Cherry and CareCredit financing are available for ongoing care, and walk-ins are welcome Monday to Friday.
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Serving Bartlett and the greater Memphis area
Hurt in a crash or on the field? Book an injury evaluation in Bartlett, TN, call (901) 519-7777 or walk in at 7174 Stage Rd, Suite 111. We welcome patients from Bartlett, Memphis, Cordova, Arlington, Lakeland, Millington, Germantown and Collierville.
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7174 Stage Rd, Suite 111, Bartlett, TN 38133