Most people who get hurt in a crash in Seymour don't go anywhere that day. They exchange information at the light on Route 67, drive home, and decide they're fine. Then Wednesday arrives and getting out of bed takes two tries.
Why the delay happens
Adrenaline masks a lot. Soft tissue swells and stiffens over the following days rather than immediately. Whiplash in particular is notorious for this — the neck that felt merely tight at the scene can be genuinely painful and restricted by the third day. None of that means the injury developed late. It means it became noticeable late.
Getting evaluated early does two things
It gives you a treatment plan while the injury is fresh and most responsive. And it establishes a medical record dated close to the accident, which matters if an insurer or attorney later asks when your symptoms began.
The drive from Seymour
Route 8 runs directly from Seymour down through Ansonia to Derby. Our office at 435 New Haven Ave is right off it. If your car isn't drivable after the accident, ask about transportation for patients, available with qualified insurance.
Want to know more? You can read about the benefits of chiropractic care, see all of our services, or meet Dr. Stephanie Hochman.
Conditions We Treat
Back pain · Neck pain and whiplash · Arm pain, numbness or tingling · Mid-back and shoulder blade pain · Slipped, bulged or herniated discs · Arthritis, joint pain and stiffness · Bursitis · Fibromyalgia · Myofascial pain syndrome · Sciatica · TMJ · Carpal tunnel syndrome · Pinched nerves
Services
Chiropractic treatment · Physiotherapy · Ultrasound · Traction · Massage · Therapeutic exercise · Electrical muscle stimulation · Rehabilitation
Se Habla Español. Translation is provided by our bilingual office staff, so you can explain what happened and understand your treatment plan in your own language.
No. Come in and get evaluated — delayed-onset symptoms are extremely common after a collision.
We accept most forms of insurance. Call with your policy details and we'll tell you what we can.
It depends on your injury and how you respond. Dr. Hochman crafts the plan around your specific situation rather than a fixed schedule.
Visit Hochman Chiropractic
Hochman Chiropractic — 435 New Haven Ave, Derby, CT 06418 — (203) 735-5555
Office hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM · Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday Closed
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