Whiplash Treatment Adelaide
The Quebec Task Force classification helps describe the severity of a whiplash injury. Understanding your grade can help you know what type of care is appropriate:
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)
Principal Chiropractor
B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq)
WAD Grading System
When you come in for your whiplash assessment at Stapleton Chiropractic, here's what to expect:
Appointment booking: 15 minutes before your appointment time to allow for check-in and paperwork
Initial consultation: 30–45 minutes
Assessment: History, physical examination, assessment of range of motion and neurological function
Care that fits your day
528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038
Ready to Get Started? We're Ready When You Are.
Choose a time that works for you. No referral needed.
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)
B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq)
$69
Initial Consultation
Up to 30 minutes, including full assessment
Book Your First VisitPrefer to call? (08) 8297 5277
Text: 0400 105 454 | Email: wecanhelp@stapletonchiropractic.com.au
You will receive a confirmation email with all details immediately after booking.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Allow up to 30 minutes for a comprehensive initial consultation. Here is how it works.
You Tell Us
We listen carefully, ask the right questions, and build a clear picture of what has been going on with your symptoms and how the accident has affected your body.
We Assess
Hands-on testing and biostructural analysis to identify what may be contributing to your pain, stiffness, or restricted movement.
We Explain
We walk you through our findings and your options in plain language. If imaging is recommended, we will explain why and discuss your options.
X-rays are only taken with your agreement, and where eligible, may be bulk billed.*
Care May Begin
Where clinically appropriate, care may begin on your first visit to help support relief.*
We offer both traditional hands-on chiropractic techniques and gentle, low-force approaches, tailored to your comfort. Care only proceeds with your consent.
Ready to Get Started?
Your first visit takes about 30 minutes. No referral needed, no lock-in plans. The decision is always yours.
Book Your First Visit*Subject to clinical assessment and suitability criteria. Bulk billing subject to eligibility criteria and clinical need.
How Our Fees Compare
Your first visit is over 40% below the South Australian average.
Source: Australian Chiropractors Association Consultation Fee Survey 2025 (SA data).
🚨 When to seek urgent care for neck pain
Most neck pain is mechanical in nature and responds well to conservative care. However, certain signs and symptoms associated with neck pain can indicate a serious underlying condition that requires urgent medical attention. Seek emergency care or call 000 immediately if you experience:
- Sudden severe neck pain with neurological symptoms: Sudden onset of severe neck pain or headache accompanied by dizziness, visual changes, difficulty speaking, facial drooping, or unsteadiness may suggest vertebral artery dissection. This is a medical emergency.
- Cervical myelopathy signs: Gait disturbance (unsteady walking), hand clumsiness (difficulty with buttons or fine motor tasks), bilateral upper limb symptoms (numbness or weakness in both arms), or changes in bladder or bowel function
- Progressive neurological weakness: Increasing weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms, hands, or legs that is getting worse rather than better
- Neck pain after significant trauma: Following a car accident, fall from height, or impact, particularly if you are unable to turn your head or have numbness or tingling
- Systemic warning signs: Unexplained weight loss, fever, severe night pain that wakes you from sleep, or a history of cancer, combined with new neck pain
If you are experiencing sudden severe neck pain with neurological symptoms such as dizziness, visual changes, or difficulty speaking, call 000 immediately. Do not wait for a routine appointment.
At Stapleton Chiropractic, screening for red flags is a routine part of every neck pain assessment. If we identify anything that requires urgent medical attention or further investigation, we will always let you know immediately and help direct you to the most appropriate care.
How Chiropractic May Help Whiplash
Chiropractic care focuses on assessing and managing the mechanical function of your spine and musculoskeletal system. Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) will conduct a thorough assessment and discuss whether chiropractic care may be appropriate for your situation. Treatment approaches may include spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and tailored exercise recommendations. Individual responses vary, and the decision about care is always yours.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Your initial consultation is $69. No referral needed, no lock-in plans. We will listen, assess your injury, and explain your options in plain language.
Book Your First VisitPrefer to call? (08) 8297 5277
Where are you right now?
Choose the path that best describes where you are today.
Ready to Get Started? We're Ready When You Are.
Choose a time that works for you. No referral needed.
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)
B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq)
$69
Initial Consultation
Up to 30 minutes, including full assessment
Book Your First VisitPrefer to call? (08) 8297 5277
Text: 0400 105 454 | Email: wecanhelp@stapletonchiropractic.com.au
You will receive a confirmation email with all details immediately after booking.
References
Citations sourced from PubMed. All claims on this page use hedging language (e.g. "research suggests," "may") in accordance with AHPRA guidelines.
- [1] Daenen L, et al. Cervical motor dysfunction and its predictive value for long-term recovery in patients with acute whiplash-associated disorders: a systematic review. J Rehabil Med. 2013;45(2):113-22. doi:10.2340/16501977-1091. PMID: 23307298.
Last clinically reviewed: 22 March 2026 by Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor), B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq), AHPRA Registered.
Last clinically reviewed: 22 April 2026 by Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)