Care at Canyon Sports and Spine is based on your history, examination findings, symptoms, comfort, and functional goals. We serve auto accident patients and others seeking chiropractic and rehabilitation care in Taylorsville and the Salt Lake Valley. Not every service is appropriate for every patient.
Chiropractic care
Dr. Wayne Hansen uses multiple chiropractic approaches, including Diversified, Gonstead, and Activator methods. Technique and intensity are selected for the individual patient rather than using the same treatment for everyone.
Chiropractic care may be considered for joint restriction, muscle tightness, reduced mobility, and certain neck or back complaints when the examination indicates it is appropriate. We explain the recommended approach and encourage questions before treatment.
Auto accident injury care
After a collision, care begins with an evaluation of your symptoms and function. Recommendations may address whiplash and neck stiffness, back pain, headaches, or difficulty returning to normal activity. Visit our Auto Accident Care page to learn what to expect at the first appointment.
Accident injury rehabilitation
Rehabilitation may include guided mobility, strengthening, coordination, balance, and functional exercises. A program can begin with comfortable movement and progress toward activities related to work, home, or recreation. Progress is reassessed so recommendations can change as your condition improves.
Read more about our individualized accident injury rehabilitation process.
Soft-tissue and supportive treatment options
Depending on the examination and your needs, the clinic may incorporate additional options as part of a broader care plan:
- Graston Technique: instrument-assisted soft-tissue treatment used to address selected areas of muscle and connective-tissue restriction.
- Dry needling: a procedure that may be considered for certain muscular trigger points or movement-related symptoms.
- Kinesiology taping: supportive taping that may be used alongside movement and rehabilitation recommendations.
- Shockwave therapy: a noninvasive option considered for selected musculoskeletal conditions.
- Knee decompression: a treatment option that may be considered after an appropriate knee evaluation.
- Sports injury care: evaluation and rehabilitation for activity-related strains, sprains, and movement limitations.
A care plan built around your findings
After your evaluation, we explain what we found, discuss reasonable options, and answer your questions. Treatment frequency and duration depend on clinical findings, tolerance, and individual progress. Results vary, and no outcome can be guaranteed.
When referral or co-management is appropriate
Some symptoms require imaging, medical evaluation, specialist care, or emergency attention. If your presentation is not appropriate for treatment at our clinic, we will recommend referral or coordination with another healthcare professional.
Ask which option may be appropriate for you
Call or text Canyon Sports and Spine to schedule an evaluation. You can also view our Taylorsville address, office hours, and directions.