If turning your head makes driving hard
Stiffness after a crash can make checking mirrors and blind spots uncomfortable. If you can’t turn your head comfortably, are dizzy, or took medication that makes you drowsy, don’t drive yourself. Ask a family member, a friend or a rideshare. Bringing someone along is welcome.
What we look at during your evaluation
- How your neck and back move, and where movement is limited
- Muscle guarding and tenderness around the spine and shoulders
- Seat-belt pressure areas across the chest, hip and shoulder
- Reflexes, strength and sensation when your symptoms call for it
- Anything that suggests you should see a medical provider first
Your first visit, start to finish
- 01
Check in
Paperwork is completed securely at the clinic. Arrive about 10 minutes early.
- 02
Exam and conversation
Dr. Hung Manh Cao, D.C. reviews your history and examines you.
- 03
Plan and costs
You leave knowing what we found, what we suggest and what it costs. Care starts only if you agree.
Paperwork that helps
- The crash report number from the responding agency, if there was one
- Your claim number and adjuster’s name, if you have them
- Photos of the vehicles, if you took any
- Discharge papers from any ER or urgent care visit
Getting here from Garland
From downtown Garland, a common route runs west on Belt Line Rd and Arapaho Rd into Richardson, then north on Collins Blvd. From the Firewheel area, many drivers take the President George Bush Turnpike west and exit to Campbell Rd. Both are about 8 miles by map estimate. Typical drive time: about 15–20 minutes in light traffic. Parking is available in the building lot at no charge. Suite 124 is on the first floor; follow lobby signage to Howill..
Questions we hear from Garland patients
Is there a Howill office in Garland?
No. Patients from this area are seen at our Richardson clinic. Our second clinic is in Arlington.
My spouse was in the car too. Can we come together?
Yes. Each person books their own evaluation, and we can try to schedule you back to back. Patients under 18 need a parent or guardian with them. We see adults and teens 16 and older; patients under 18 need a parent or guardian present.
My pain didn’t start until two days later. Should I still come in?
Soreness that builds over a day or two is common after a collision. Whether to be evaluated is your decision; if you have concerns, an exam can help you understand your options.
What will the first visit cost?
Self-pay prices are on our pricing page. If PIP, MedPay or health insurance applies, we explain it before care begins.
General information only, not medical or legal advice. Individual results vary, and no specific outcome is promised. Dr. Hung Manh Cao, D.C. is licensed by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (#199019).
