Car-seat setup checklist
- Sit with your hips all the way back in the seat
- Raise the seat so your hips are level with or slightly above your knees
- Bring the seat close enough that your knees stay slightly bent at full pedal
- Use a small lumbar roll if the seat is flat
- Set the headrest so its middle is level with your ears
Neck pain when checking blind spots
If you can’t turn your head far enough to check a blind spot safely, don’t drive. Adjust your mirrors before you leave and give yourself extra time. Tell us at your exam how driving feels; it helps us understand your range of motion.
Breaking up long drives
When you can, stop every hour or so to stand and move. Even a minute or two helps many people. On a short commute, a few shoulder rolls at a long light are fine; keep your attention on the road.
What the exam includes
- 01
History
Your crash, your commute and when symptoms build.
- 02
Exam
Neck and back movement, tenderness and a neurological screen when appropriate.
- 03
Plan
Findings, options and cost, explained before care begins.
Getting here from North Dallas
From Preston Rd, take Campbell Rd east to Collins Blvd, about 6 miles by map estimate. From Lake Highlands, about 7 miles north. Typical drive time: about 15–20 minutes in light traffic.
Questions we hear from North Dallas patients
Is it safe to drive with a stiff neck?
Only if you can turn your head enough to check mirrors and blind spots safely. If not, ask someone else to drive.
Do I need imaging?
Not always. If your exam suggests it, we explain why and refer you.
How late are you open?
Until 5 PM. Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM.
Do you have a Dallas office?
No. Patients from this area are seen at our Richardson clinic. Our second clinic is in Arlington.
General information only, not medical or legal advice. Individual results vary, and no specific outcome is promised. Dr. Hung Manh Cao, D.C. is licensed by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (#199019).
