Bottom Line: It may surprise you to learn that shoulder injuries, like whiplash injuries, are some of the most common challenges people face after a car accident. If you’re driving and have your hands on the steering wheel at the time of an accident, the sudden forces created by the event can result in a torn rotator cuff. Why it Matters: Your shoulder is one of the most dynamic and unstable joints in your body and one of the most complex parts. It’s made up of a collection of … [Read more...] about Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident: What Does it Mean?
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Whiplash: The Symptoms You Need to Know
Bottom Line: Whiplash is an injury that occurs when your body is suddenly forced backward and forward. It's the most common injury that happens during an automobile accident, and it's one of the leading causes of chronic neck and back pain. While a fender bender may not seem like a big deal, new research has shown that even small accidents can result in significant injuries. Why it Matters: The violent forces that occur during an auto accident can cause damage to your spinal … [Read more...] about Whiplash: The Symptoms You Need to Know
Relieving Migraine Headaches
Bottom Line: Not many things can ruin your day like a bad headache. It seemingly comes out of nowhere, sometimes teasing its arrival with symptoms like vision changes and nausea. This is one visitor you don't want to stick around! Why it Matters: There are typically four phases of a migraine that many sufferers will experience: Premonitory: This phase is usually the warning that a migraine is coming on. Many people will experience symptoms like mood swings, neck stiffness, … [Read more...] about Relieving Migraine Headaches
Whiplash: A Little Goes a Long Way
Bottom Line: The term whiplash is the term used to describe the injuries that result from a rapid back and forth motion of the neck. These injuries can occur during a car crash, sports accident, or during a slip and fall. The most common symptoms of a whiplash injury are neck pain, headaches, and radiating pain into the shoulders, arms, and hands. Why it Matters: Pain after whiplash happens when the delicate ligaments supporting your neck have been damaged, and new research … [Read more...] about Whiplash: A Little Goes a Long Way
What Happens to My Body During a Car Accident?
Bottom Line: Your body wasn't designed to deal with the forces that occur in a car accident. Even though modern cars have an array of safety features, the damage from an accident can range from small aches to life-changing injuries. The force that both your vehicle and body absorb while driving along the road is known as kinetic energy. Your vehicle has been carefully built to displace the (kinetic) energy that occurs during an accident. However, no matter what type of car you have, … [Read more...] about What Happens to My Body During a Car Accident?
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