Injury and Rehabilitation in Apollo Beach and Riverview, FL

PIP-friendly chiropractic care, documentation for attorneys, and guided exercise programs to fully recover.

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After the Accident

Florida Auto Accident Care You Can Start Today

Florida has a 14-day rule. The clock starts the moment of the accident.

If you have been in a car accident anywhere in Apollo Beach, Riverview, Tampa, Brandon, Ruskin, Sun City Center, Gibsonton or surrounding Hillsborough County, Florida law requires you to seek medical care within 14 days to keep your full personal injury protection (PIP) benefits. Even a low-speed collision can trigger whiplash, neck pain, lower back pain and lingering headaches that show up days later.

Spine-Ability handles auto and personal injury cases at both offices. Dr. David Fetherman, DC has NCV and EMG training that helps us distinguish nerve injury from muscle strain so your care plan, and the documentation that supports it, is accurate from day one. We bill PIP directly and coordinate with personal injury attorneys when needed.

Injury Care Services

Two Service Lines for Full Recovery

Acute injury treatment plus the corrective exercises that lock in lasting relief.

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Injury and Rehabilitation

Injury and Rehabilitation

Auto and Personal Injury TreatmentTherapeutic and Rehabilitative Exercises
Why Spine-Ability

Why Tampa Bay Drivers and Veterans Choose Spine-Ability

PIP, VA, and same-day care from a team that takes injuries seriously.

Florida PIP Accepted

We bill Florida PIP directly so your auto insurance covers care under the 14-day rule.

Same-Day Visits

Call (813) 938-7500 and we will work hard to get you in the same day if needed.

Documentation for Attorneys

Clear, timestamped chart notes and reports that support a personal injury claim.

Veteran-Friendly Care

Dr. David Fetherman and Dr. Deidre Deany serve veterans through VA Community Care.

Where to Go After a Car Accident

How chiropractic injury care compares with the ER and PT-only treatment.

Setting Focus When to Use Insurance Typical Outcome
Spine-Ability Chiropractic Injury Care Spine, nerve and soft tissue recovery from auto and personal injuries Within 14 days of a collision, ongoing for weeks to months Florida PIP, VA Community Care, most major insurance, self-pay Pain relief, restored motion, documentation for claims
Hospital Emergency Room Ruling out life-threatening injury, fracture and head trauma Immediately after a serious crash or new red-flag symptoms Auto insurance, health insurance, very high co-pays Stabilization, imaging, and discharge to outpatient care
Physical Therapy Only Guided exercise and gradual strengthening After acute pain is under control, often weeks later Health insurance, sometimes PIP-eligible with referral Strength and mobility gains; less hands-on early relief
Frequently Asked Questions

Injury and Rehabilitation FAQ

PIP, VA, and recovery questions answered.

Do you treat auto accident injuries?

Yes. Auto and personal injury treatment is one of our core service lines. We handle whiplash, low back strain, sciatica, headaches, shoulder injuries and more, supported by Dr. David Fetherman's NCV/EMG training.

Do you accept PIP insurance?

Yes. We accept and bill Florida personal injury protection (PIP) directly. Under Florida's 14-day rule, you must start medical care within 14 days of your accident to preserve the full $10,000 PIP benefit.

How quickly should I come in after a car accident?

As soon as possible, and absolutely within 14 days. Many auto-injury symptoms, especially whiplash and disc injuries, do not show up for 24 to 72 hours. The earlier we evaluate you, the better the outcome and the cleaner the claim documentation.

What is Florida's 14-day rule?

Florida requires drivers to seek initial medical treatment within 14 days of a motor vehicle accident in order to keep their PIP benefits. Miss the window and your PIP coverage can drop from $10,000 to $2,500 (or be denied entirely).

Do you accept VA Community Care?

Yes. Veterans with a VA Community Care referral can receive chiropractic care at Spine-Ability. Visit our VA appointment page to start the process. Dr. David Fetherman and Dr. Deidre Deany have a particular commitment to serving our military community.

Will I need rehabilitative exercises after my pain is gone?

In most cases, yes. Acute care relieves pain, but corrective and therapeutic exercises rebuild stability and prevent the injury from coming back. Dr. Ryan Canavan, DC leads our rehab program.

Start Your Recovery

Call Spine-Ability Today

(813) 938-7500 - we will help you start the 14-day clock right.

For auto and personal injury treatment in Apollo Beach and Riverview or therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, call (813) 938-7500 or email spineability@gmail.com. Ask about PIP and auto insurance payment options at Spine-Ability and our VA appointment path for veterans.