Whiplash Treatment in Norman, Oklahoma: Your Neck Won't Heal on Its Own
Board-Certified Pain Specialist on W Tecumseh Rd • Cervical Spine Diagnosis and Treatment • Same-Day Whiplash Evaluations
The ER doctor told you to rest and take ibuprofen. A week later your neck is worse, not better. That's because whiplash tears ligaments and inflames joints that rest alone can't fix. Dr. Blake Christensen identifies the damage and treats it at the source.
Norman Rear-End Crash? Your Neck Needs More Than Rest.
Whiplash gets harder to treat the longer torn ligaments and inflamed joints go undiagnosed. Call (405) 751-0011 to get evaluated this week.
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Whiplash Treatment at Our Norman, Oklahoma Clinic
Our Norman Clinic:
2596 W Tecumseh Rd Suite 116, Norman, OK 73072
Treating whiplash patients within 30 minutes of our Memorial Park clinic
- Located on W Tecumseh Rd, west of I-35
- Easy to reach from anywhere in Norman
- Serving Norman, Moore, and the entire south metro area
- Free parking and ground floor entrance
Whiplash Treatment Procedures for Norman Patients
Your whiplash treatment in Norman, Oklahoma starts with cervical imaging that can identify the ligament tears, facet joint inflammation, and disc injuries that rest and ibuprofen alone often miss.
Plus MRI and nerve testing when needed, medication management, and recovery plans tailored to your specific accident…
Dr. Christensen: Norman's Whiplash Treatment Specialist
Cervical Spine Doctor at Our Norman Clinic
You've already tried rest and over-the-counter medication. If that were going to work, your neck would feel better by now, not worse. Dr. Blake Christensen treats the whiplash cases that rest and ibuprofen couldn't heal because he has the training and the tools to find what's actually damaged.
Double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management, Dr. Christensen brings the dual specialty training needed to pinpoint the exact source of cervical damage and deliver the targeted procedures that treat it directly. Where other providers would send you to a separate specialist for injections, Dr. Christensen handles everything you need at his Norman clinic on W Tecumseh Rd.
After getting his medical training at OU and OSU, Dr. Christensen spent his fellowship year at Rush University Medical Center learning the interventional procedures that most Oklahoma providers don't offer: image-guided cervical injections, epidural steroid placements, and diagnostic nerve blocks. He brought those interventional treatments back to Oklahoma in 2015 and now uses them at his Norman clinic to treat car accident victims whose whiplash pain has persisted past what rest and over-the-counter medication can resolve.
Dr. Christensen's Credentials
- Double Board-Certified
- Fellowship at Rush University
- 5th Generation Oklahoman
- 10+ Years Treating Auto Injuries
What Norman Whiplash Patients Receive:
- A whiplash evaluation focused on the specific direction and force of your collision
- Cervical MRI when necessary that reveals what the ER X-rays couldn't show
- Medical records formatted for your insurance adjuster and attorney
- A treatment plan that targets your specific cervical injuries without surgery
Dr. Christensen's Whiplash Treatment Specialties:
- Cervical facet joint injections for whiplash-caused inflammation in the small joints of the neck
- Epidural steroid injections for whiplash-caused cervical disc herniations
- Medial branch nerve blocks for chronic post-whiplash neck pain
- Progressive rehabilitation for cervical strength and flexibility recovery
After training at the University of Oklahoma, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completing his fellowship at Rush University in Chicago, Dr. Christensen returned home in 2015 specifically to serve Oklahoma families.
Dr. Christensen has treated over 10,000 car accident patients.
Why Your Neck Keeps Getting Worse After a Norman Car Accident
A rear-end crash on Lindsey Street or I-35 can leave you with cervical damage the ER misses and pain that gets worse, not better, in the days that follow. Here's what Norman whiplash patients tell us they're experiencing:
You wake up so stiff every morning it takes an hour before you can turn your head
You get headaches that build through the day and nothing you take touches them
You feel the pain spreading from your neck into your shoulders and between your shoulder blades
You feel a tingling sensation in your hands that wasn't there before the wreck
You can't sit through a full class or workday because your neck starts throbbing
You've been resting for weeks and the pain is getting worse, not better
Whiplash gets worse without proper treatment. Don’t wait.
— Patricia L., Oklahoma Pain Treatment Centers patient
What Our Whiplash Patients Experience
What Dr. Christensen's Patients Say
Whiplash Treatment in Norman, Oklahoma: Five Clear Steps
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your whiplash treatment in Norman, Oklahoma follows a straightforward path: pinpoint the injury, treat it, and document everything for your insurance claim.
Many whiplash patients notice improvement after their first treatment session.
How We Handle Insurance for Norman Whiplash Patients
Your Whiplash Claim in Norman, Documented at Every Visit
After a car accident, you have enough to worry about without chasing down your insurance company. Our Norman team handles the paperwork and phone calls so your only job is getting better. We verify your coverage before your first visit and handle all insurer communication directly.
Insurance and Payment Options:
- Auto Insurance (PIP/Personal Injury Protection)
- Med-Pay Coverage
- Third-Party Liability Claims
- Workers' Compensation (for work-related driving accidents)
- Letter of Protection (LOP) for patients working with an attorney
- Health Insurance as secondary coverage
How We Support Your Claim:
- We confirm your auto coverage and available benefits before your first visit
- Insurance adjusters receive your clinical records directly from our office
- Each appointment adds to a growing file of medical evidence supporting your case
- If you have an attorney, we provide records and communicate with their office
- Most patients reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs through PIP, Med-Pay, and Letter of Protection arrangements
Fast Scheduling for Accident Patients:
- Same-day and next-day openings reserved for collision injuries
- Priority access for patients within the first week of their crash
- Scheduling that works around your job and class schedule
- Direct booking with no referral from another doctor required
Whiplash Treatment FAQs for Norman Residents
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You should come in within the first few days if possible. Whiplash symptoms typically peak three to five days after the collision, and starting treatment early prevents scar tissue from restricting your cervical range of motion. Our Norman clinic on W Tecumseh Rd offers same-day whiplash evaluations.
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Your treatment typically begins with cervical imaging (X-rays, MRI, and nerve studies if needed) to identify the exact structures that are damaged. From there, Dr. Christensen creates a plan that may include facet joint injections, nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, and rehabilitation, all tailored to your specific injuries.
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Norman Regional's job is to rule out life-threatening injuries like spinal fractures, which they do very well. But their X-rays aren't designed to detect the torn ligaments, inflamed facet joints, and bulging discs that whiplash actually causes. Those injuries typically show up on cervical MRI, and when nerve compression is suspected, nerve conduction studies are added to locate the affected nerve. That's where Dr. Christensen's evaluation often starts.
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Every case is different because the severity of cervical damage varies widely. A straightforward whiplash with muscle involvement might resolve in four to six weeks of targeted treatment. If your MRI reveals disc herniations or nerve compression, expect three to six months or longer. Dr. Christensen maps out a specific timeline after reviewing your imaging at the first appointment.
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Yes, we accept PIP, Med-Pay, third-party liability claims, Letters of Protection, and workers' compensation. Our team verifies your specific benefits before treatment begins and handles all communication with your insurance carrier.
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Yes, whiplash can pinch the nerves in your neck that run down into your arms and hands. That's what causes the numbness, tingling, or weakness you're feeling. When nerve compression is suspected, we may order nerve conduction studies to identify where the nerve is being pinched, then use targeted injections to relieve the pressure.
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No, it's harder to treat the longer you wait, but we regularly treat delayed cases. Dr. Christensen evaluates your current cervical condition, determines what has and hasn't improved, and builds a plan focused on the remaining damage. The medical records from your evaluation also help connect your current symptoms to the original crash for insurance purposes.
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No, you don't need a referral. Call (405) 751-0011 and we'll work to schedule your whiplash evaluation the same day or next business day at our Norman clinic.
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Dr. Christensen is a board-certified pain specialist who uses fluoroscopy-guided injections, nerve blocks, and advanced diagnostic imaging to treat whiplash at the structural level. These are interventional procedures that chiropractors don't perform. Many of our Norman patients come to us after chiropractic adjustments haven't resolved their symptoms. Adjustments and interventional procedures work on different aspects of cervical injury, so each can play a role in recovery.
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Bring your auto insurance information, a photo ID, your police report or accident paperwork, and any ER imaging or discharge papers from Norman Regional or wherever you were initially treated. We handle all the intake paperwork and insurance verification from there.
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Rear-Ended in Norman? Your Whiplash Specialist Is Already Here.
Call (405) 751-0011 for a same-day evaluation on W Tecumseh Rd.
Norman's Whiplash Problem and Your Treatment Options
Here's what Norman drivers don't realize about whiplash. The low-speed rear-end that happens at a Lindsey Street red light produces the same cervical damage as a high-speed I-35 collision. Both tear ligaments. Both inflame facet joints. Both can herniate discs. The only difference is how fast the pain catches up with you. And until recently, the only way to get proper whiplash treatment was to drive to Oklahoma City for it. Dr. Christensen's W Tecumseh Rd clinic changed that. Norman residents now have a board-certified whiplash specialist, advanced cervical imaging, and same-day evaluations, all without leaving town.
Why Norman Needs a Dedicated Whiplash Specialist
General practitioners treat whiplash with rest and pain medication because that's what their training covers. Chiropractors focus on spinal adjustments. Neither approach addresses the underlying structural damage that severe whiplash causes: herniated cervical discs, inflamed facet joints, and compressed nerves. Dr. Christensen fills that gap with board-certified interventional pain management training, fluoroscopy-guided procedures, and the diagnostic imaging needed to identify each layer of cervical damage. Norman residents no longer have to drive to Oklahoma City for this level of care.
Your Whiplash Treatment Clinic in Norman, Oklahoma
Our Norman clinic at 2596 W Tecumseh Rd Suite 116 serves Norman, Moore, and the entire south Oklahoma City metro area. Dr. Christensen provides advanced cervical imaging, interventional injections, and neck rehabilitation for neck injury treatment after car accidents in Norman and surrounding communities.
We accept auto insurance, PIP, Med-Pay, and work with personal injury attorneys on Letters of Protection. If you need whiplash treatment in Norman, call (405) 751-0011 or request an appointment online.
If your collision injuries go beyond your neck, our Norman car accident doctor page covers the full spectrum of crash-related treatment. For chronic pain conditions unrelated to an accident, our Norman pain management doctor page outlines the broader services Dr. Christensen provides.
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Dr. Christensen is ready to evaluate your neck injuries at our Norman clinic. Call now or request your appointment online.