Chiropractor in Long Island, NY | Injury & Accident Care

Chiropractor Serving Long Island & Suffolk County

Injury Recovery MD is an injury-focused chiropractic practice serving Long Island and Suffolk County. The team provides chiropractic care for patients injured in motor vehicle accidents (under New York no-fault insurance) and patients injured on the job (under New York workers’ compensation). The chiropractic program is designed around accident-related injury patterns: whiplash, herniated discs, lumbar strain, sciatica, soft tissue trauma, and the specific musculoskeletal injuries that develop from collisions and workplace incidents.

Unlike a general wellness chiropractic clinic, Injury Recovery MD bills no-fault and workers’ comp carriers directly, files all required claim documentation, and coordinates care with personal injury and workers’ comp attorneys when legal representation is involved.

Chiropractic Care for Injury Patients

The chiropractic program at Injury Recovery MD treats two main patient populations: people injured in motor vehicle accidents, and people injured on the job. Both groups receive the same clinical care, with the documentation and billing tailored to the applicable insurance system.

No-Fault Chiropractor for Motor Vehicle Accidents

Patients injured in a covered motor vehicle accident in New York receive chiropractic care under their auto insurance Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits, regardless of who caused the accident. The team bills no-fault carriers directly, so patients pay nothing out of pocket for covered care.

For more on coverage, the 30-day notice rule, and how no-fault chiropractic claims work, visit the no-fault chiropractor page. Patients searching specifically for accident-related chiropractic care can also visit the car accident chiropractor page.

Workers’ Comp Chiropractor for Workplace Injuries

Patients injured on the job in New York receive chiropractic care under their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Injury Recovery MD is an authorized provider under New York Workers’ Compensation Law and accepts all major workers’ comp carriers and self-insured employers. The team files all required Workers’ Compensation Board forms (C-4 Doctor’s Initial Report, C-4.2 Progress Reports, C-4.3 Permanency Reports) and follows the New York Medical Treatment Guidelines so care is covered without dispute.

For more on workers’ comp coverage, authorization, and return-to-work documentation, visit the workers’ compensation chiropractor page.

Common Injuries Treated

The chiropractic team treats the full range of musculoskeletal injuries that result from motor vehicle accidents and workplace incidents, including:

• Whiplash and cervical strain
• Herniated and bulging discs
• Lower back pain and lumbar strain
• Sciatica and radiculopathy
• Joint injuries to the shoulder, hip, and knee
• Soft tissue injuries and muscle strain
• Headaches after a car crash or workplace fall
• Post-concussion neck pain
• Repetitive strain injuries from physical work
• Chronic pain from untreated accident or work injuries

Chiropractic Techniques

Spinal Adjustments

Manual high-velocity, low-amplitude adjustments correct vertebral misalignments, restore joint motion, and relieve nerve compression. The foundation of most chiropractic treatment plans for whiplash, mid-back pain, and lumbar dysfunction.

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Non-surgical traction therapy for patients with a herniated disc, a bulging disc, or a compressed disc. The patient is positioned on a specialized table that applies gentle, computer-controlled traction to the spine, creating negative pressure inside the disc. Treatment course length varies depending on the patient’s condition and response to care. The therapy is painless, and most patients describe it as a gentle stretching sensation.

Joint Mobilization

Gentle, controlled movements applied to shoulders, hips, knees, and other extremities affected during the accident or work incident. Extremity injuries that need a specialist evaluation are picked up by the orthopedic care team at the same offices. Reduces stiffness, restores mobility, and may help prevent the compensatory patterns that lead to chronic pain.

Soft Tissue Therapy

Targeted myofascial release and trigger-point therapy address the muscle spasm, scar tissue, and inflammation that often accompany spinal injuries. When a knot will not release with manual work alone, the same office can step up to trigger point injections. Often the missing piece for patients who’ve tried adjustments alone without lasting relief.

Therapeutic Exercise

In-office and at-home rehabilitation programs to rebuild stability, endurance, and range of motion. Coordinated directly with the physical therapy team when more intensive rehabilitation is required.

Diagnostic Imaging Coordination

When clinically indicated, the team coordinates X-ray and MRI imaging through established imaging networks. Imaging is authorized through the patient’s insurance carrier (no-fault or workers’ comp), and the team handles the paperwork directly. For more on how imaging coordination works under no-fault and workers’ comp, visit the imaging coordination page.

Insurance & Billing

Injury Recovery MD specializes in no-fault auto insurance and New York workers’ compensation. The team verifies coverage before the first appointment, bills carriers directly, manages all paperwork, and follows up on any disputed charges. Patients pay nothing out of pocket for covered care.

The practice does not function as a general wellness chiropractic clinic and does not accept most commercial health insurance plans for chiropractic visits. Patients seeking chiropractic care outside of an injury or work-related claim should call to discuss coverage options.

Chiropractor Near Me: Long Island Locations

Injury Recovery MD operates chiropractor offices across Suffolk and Nassau counties, with convenient locations in East Islip, Flushing, Islandia, Medford, Mineola, Saint James, Syosset, and West Babylon. Patients are seen at the office closest to home or work, often the same day they call.

Each location serves the surrounding towns:

• East Islip office: serving Islip, Bay Shore, Brentwood, Sayville, Holbrook, and Patchogue
• Islandia office: serving Hauppauge, Smithtown, Central Islip, and Ronkonkoma
• Medford office: serving Holtsville, Patchogue, Bellport, and Yaphank
• Saint James office: serving Smithtown, Stony Brook, Setauket, and Nesconset
• West Babylon office: serving Babylon, Lindenhurst, Wyandanch, and Deer Park
• Mineola office: serving Garden City, Hempstead, Westbury, and New Hyde Park
• Syosset office: serving Jericho, Woodbury, Plainview, and Oyster Bay
• Flushing office: serving Queens, Whitestone, College Point, and Bayside

View all locations, addresses, and hours or call (631) 560-8357 to find the closest office.

The Chiropractic Care Team

Care at Injury Recovery MD is led by Dr. Sylvera Ann Voskamp, DPT, and a multidisciplinary team of chiropractors, physical therapists, and rehabilitation specialists focused exclusively on injury recovery. Every clinician on the team has experience treating no-fault and workers’ compensation cases, which means they understand not just how to help a patient heal, but how to document the recovery to the standards required by the insurance carrier.

Learn more about the team and approach.

Get Started With Chiropractic Care

Whether the search started as a chiropractor near me, an injury chiropractor, or an accident chiropractor, the team is ready to help. Same-day and next-day appointments are available across Long Island and Suffolk County.

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