Massage After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know in Oregon

Step One: Talk to Your Insurance and Get Medical Care

After a car accident, once you’re safe and the immediate crisis has passed, your focus should shift to your health — and your insurance coverage. Even if you feel fine at first, soft tissue injuries like whiplash or muscle strain can take hours or days to show up.

In Oregon, your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance typically covers medical treatment, including massage therapy. You don't need a referral to get started, but it’s important to:

• Seek medical care to document your injuries and get imaging if needed

• Notify your insurance provider and open a claim as soon as possible

Once your claim is active, you can begin treatment — and massage therapy can play a key role in your recovery.

How Massage Therapy Helps After an Accident

Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) massage focuses on soft tissue injuries commonly caused by car crashes. These may include:

• Neck and back pain

• Whiplash

• Muscle tightness or spasms

• Headaches or jaw pain (TMJ)

• Reduced range of motion

At Solstice Massage in Portland, we use targeted therapeutic techniques to relieve pain, restore mobility, and support your emotional well-being during recovery.

Insurance Coverage for MVA Massage in Oregon

Oregon’s no-fault insurance system means PIP covers medical expenses after an accident. PIP provides up to $15,000 in coverage of medical expenses from the accident that can be used for acupuncture , physical therapy, chiropractic, massage, and doctor visits. We accept the following insurances:

• MVA insurance

• Regence Blue Cross / Blue Shield

• Providence Health Care

We handle the billing directly, so you can focus on healing without added stress.

Why Choose Solstice Massage?

At Solstice Massage, we make your recovery process as smooth and stress-free as possible. From the moment you book to your final session, we focus on comfort, convenience, and personalized care. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Easy Online Booking – Schedule your appointment quickly and conveniently, 24/7.

• We Handle Insurance Billing – We work directly with your insurance provider so you don’t have to worry about paperwork.

• A Variety of Modalities – From deep tissue to gentle myofascial release, we offer techniques tailored to your unique needs.

• Unrushed Appointments – No assembly-line treatment here. Each session allows time for quality, focused care.

• Trauma-Informed Approach – We create a safe, supportive environment that respects your physical and emotional needs.

Let us support your healing with care that’s as accessible as it is effective.