CCC Colorado Springs · Whiplash Treatment

Whiplash Treatment in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs whiplash care after I-25 chain-stop and Powers corridor crashes. Dr. Bethany Wallace, DO. Co-located Synergy Manual Therapy for PT continuity.

2375 Telstar Dr, Suite 115, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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(719) 315-9035

Monday – Thursday · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday by appointment only

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Dr. Bethany Wallace, DO

What this looks like at CCC Colorado Springs

Corridor signal

I-25 at Academy chain stops, Powers corridor, Austin Bluffs and Woodmen interchanges

What we see clinically

Monument Hill chain-reaction pileups produce compound cervical + thoracic + concussion injury; Powers rear-ends trend higher-energy

When to go to the ER first: Persistent severe headache after the crash, repeated vomiting, confusion or seizure activity, saddle-area numbness, or loss of bladder control — head to the ER immediately

Common questions

Does altitude affect whiplash recovery?

Mildly. Reduced oxygen saturation at Springs elevation can slow inflammatory resolution compared to sea-level recovery, and headache patterns are often more persistent. We adjust the recovery timeline in our treatment plan to account for this; most Springs whiplash cases still resolve within the usual WAD I-II window.

My crash happened in a weather pileup on Monument Hill. Does that change the treatment plan?

Yes. Chain-reaction pileups at highway speed create compound injury patterns — cervical with thoracic, often with concussion. Dr. Wallace prioritizes neurological evaluation and imaging triage earlier in the timeline than a typical intersection case would warrant.

What is Synergy Manual Therapy and why does it matter?

Synergy is the physical therapy practice co-located in our building. Our physical therapists and their staff share space, which means no drive between appointments, seamless handoff on same-day evaluations, and one continuous record across exam and therapy sessions. Particularly useful for cases that need PT three times a week.

If a crash on I-25 between Monument and downtown — or anywhere in the Powers corridor — has your neck and shoulders stiff, our Telstar Drive clinic is set up for same-week intake. Dr. Wallace handles the physician exam, Synergy Manual Therapy takes over for PT without you leaving the building, and imaging gets coordinated through regional partners when clinically indicated.

Read the full Whiplash Treatment guide

Mechanism, evaluation, treatment plan, recovery timeline

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