Whiplash & Auto Injury Care Near Downtown Reno
About 8 minutes from Downtown Reno — examination-first whiplash care by Dr. Alan S. Bader, DC, central Reno since 1993.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Alan S. Bader, DC — Chiropractic Physician, Nevada License B-567 · Dr. Bader · Dr. Doyle · Last reviewed: July 2026
You shouldn’t have to guess who to trust with whiplash. From Downtown Reno, our Moana Lane clinic is about 8 minutes away (South Virginia Street or US-395 to the Moana exit) — and Dr. Bader’s credentials are public, verifiable and printed right on this site.
What we evaluate and care for
Patients from Downtown Reno come to us with whiplash and other car-accident injuries — neck strain, headaches after a crash, and the documentation your claim needs. The trip is South Virginia Street or US-395 to the Moana exit; we see casino-corridor workers, courthouse and city staff, and the new downtown apartments.
How care works here
One established clinic since 1993. No franchise churn, no high-pressure care plans — recommendations are explained, re-evaluated on a schedule, and the decision is always yours. That’s why families from Downtown Reno have sent three generations through our door.
How chiropractic care may help whiplash
Once serious injury is ruled out, care typically progresses through stages: early pain control (gentle modalities, controlled motion — modern care avoids weeks in a collar), then restoring joint motion with specific adjustments as tissues tolerate, then strengthening and posture work so the injury doesn't become the chronic kind. Many whiplash patients recover well with conservative care over weeks to a few months; we document progress at every stage.
⚠ When to seek medical care instead
Emergency evaluation first for: loss of consciousness at the scene, severe midline neck tenderness after high-speed impact, progressive weakness or numbness, confusion, or vision changes. If the ER cleared you and symptoms are emerging days later — that's the normal whiplash arc, and the right time to be examined.
One call starts it: (775) 829-7575. If we’re with a patient, leave a message or use the form — requests are returned the same business day.
This page is education, not medical advice for your specific situation — an examination is how care decisions get made. If you may be experiencing an emergency, call 911. Full medical disclaimer.
In pain right now? Acute patients get priority scheduling. Call and tell us what’s going on — same-week appointments are usually available.
☎ (775) 829-7575Whiplash near Downtown Reno — FAQs
How far are you from Downtown Reno?
About 8 minutes in normal traffic — South Virginia Street or US-395 to the Moana exit. One clinic, central Reno, parking at the door.
What should I do about whiplash before my visit?
Keep gently moving within comfort, note what provokes and relieves it, and avoid self-treating aggressively. If any red-flag symptom on this page appears, seek medical care first — otherwise, call and we'll get you in, usually the same week.
Will I be treated on the first visit?
Usually yes — examination first, then care the same day when findings support it. You'll hear the findings in plain English before anything begins, and the decision is always yours.
What patients say
Reno Patients, In Their Own Words
“First time here… Friendly and efficient receptionist, she explained everything in detail. I saw Dr. Bader. Listened to my areas of pain, explained many things and my first adjustment was great. He is also friendly, has good “bedside” manners. They are a hometown health provider.”
“I’ve been seeing Dr. Bader for the last 15 years. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a great bedside manor. The office is very well run… Most insurance is accepted and if it’s not, the cash plan is very reasonable. Walk in’s are acceptable and same day appointments are most likely.”
“Dr Bader is a Super Chiropractor! Palmer educated.”
“They actually work on fixing your issues with adjustments and therapy and get you in and out of the office in a timely manner.”
Real patient reviews from Google and Yelp, quoted word-for-word (ellipses mark trims — nothing else is changed). Individual experiences vary — care decisions always follow an examination. Read them all — unfiltered — at the sources.
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Tell Us What’s Going On
Fastest path is a call — (775) 829-7575 (Mon/Wed 9–1 & 3–5 · Tue/Thu 2–5 · Fri 9–1). Prefer to write? Send this and we’ll call you back, usually within the hour during office hours — after hours, you’re first on the morning list.
One Call Starts It.
Mon/Wed 9–1 & 3–5 · Tue/Thu 2–5 · Fri 9–1 · 294 E. Moana Lane, Suite 28