Dr. Matthew Byus, DC

Dr. Matthew Byus is the treating chiropractic physician at Muskingum County Accident & Injury Center in Zanesville. He focuses on evaluating and documenting injuries after car accidents, treating what is within chiropractic scope, and referring patients to a physician when their condition calls for it.

Background and credentials

• Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa (2009)
• In chiropractic practice since 2009, caring for patients with neck pain, back pain, headaches and migraines, sciatica, and related conditions
• Licensed chiropractic physician in Ohio

His approach to accident injury care

Dr. Byus starts with an exam. The care plan is built around what the exam actually shows, not a template. Injuries are documented carefully so the medical record reflects what happened and how recovery is progressing.

When a patient has an attorney, the clinic coordinates with them directly so the medical side stays organized and the patient is not stuck in the middle. When symptoms point beyond chiropractic scope, the response is to screen, refer, and co-treat — not to try to handle everything in house.

Why this matters after a crash

Accident injuries are not the same as everyday aches. Careful evaluation and documentation early on protect both your recovery and the record your claim may depend on. That is also why a willingness to refer to a physician when the exam calls for it is part of safe care, not a sign of weakness.