The pain from a car accident does not always show up right away
Stiffness, headaches, and muscle tension often surface days after a collision, once the adrenaline wears off. Even a low speed accident can send a surprising amount of force through your neck, shoulders, and spine, and the muscle guarding your body develops in response does not always release on its own. Left untreated, this tension can settle into your muscles and connective tissue, sometimes turning into a chronic pain pattern that is harder to resolve months down the road. If you are in Kelowna and dealing with pain after a car accident, you do not have to manage it alone.
Does ICBC cover massage therapy?
In many cases, yes, though the specifics depend on your claim and your policy. If you are unsure what your claim covers, it is worth calling your adjuster directly before you book your first appointment. Once you know what is available to you, Centered Body can walk you through direct billing, which takes some of the financial stress off your plate while you focus on healing. Keeping a record of your symptoms and any doctor's notes from the days after your accident also helps, since ICBC typically wants documentation connecting your treatment to the collision.
Assessment based care from Maureen O'Reilly, RMT
Maureen O'Reilly is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapy of BC and a member of the Massage Therapy Association of BC. As the solo owner and therapist at Centered Body, she is the same practitioner you see at every visit, which matters when you are recovering from an injury and need someone who knows your history and progress. Every treatment plan starts with an assessment of how the accident happened and where you are feeling pain, then draws on myofascial release, joint mobilization, deep tissue work, Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, and hot stone therapy depending on what your body needs that day.
What to expect
Initial assessment
Personalized treatment
Direct billing to ICBC
What relief looks like after an accident
Massage therapy supports recovery in a few specific ways. It improves circulation to injured tissue, which brings oxygen and nutrients to the areas that need to repair. It helps release the muscle guarding your body developed during the collision, and it can reduce scar tissue buildup, which supports better long term mobility. Alongside treatment, Maureen prescribes homecare exercises and stretches, giving you tools to keep progressing between appointments.
Frequently asked questions
Start your ICBC covered recovery today
Book an assessment with Maureen O'Reilly, RMT and get a treatment plan built around your accident and your recovery.
