Your spine is a long chain of bones, discs, muscles, and ligaments that extend from your skull down to your tailbone. The cervical spine (your neck) is designed to support your head and protect the nerves that go out to your face, shoulders, and arms. Postural changes, arthritis, and sudden injuries are a few of the primary causes of neck pain. Most of the time, the pain can be traced to a problem with either the muscles, bones, discs, or nerves in your neck. That’s important to … [Read more...] about How to Recover from Whiplash After an Auto Accident
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What You Need to Know About Delayed Pain After a Car Accident
If you can walk away after a car accident without any catastrophic injuries, you should certainly consider yourself lucky. But there is something important we want you to commit to your memory right now. Even if you feel ok after exchanging information and speaking with the police, it is always a good idea to see a chiropractor after an accident. With your adrenaline pumping directly after an accident, your brain may not truly register the pain signals coming from your body. It's … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Delayed Pain After a Car Accident
Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident: What Does it Mean?
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?
How Long Does Whiplash Last?
Bottom Line: Symptoms of whiplash include neck pain, back pain, headaches, dizziness, and confusion — none of these sound like a good time… And if you've been involved in a car accident, you may be wondering how long these symptoms are going to last. There’s good news! With a proper evaluation and early treatment, there’s a high likelihood of getting well within a matter of weeks. Why it Matters: One of the most common injuries associated with whiplash is ligament … [Read more...] about How Long Does Whiplash Last?
Whiplash: How These Injuries Can Cause Chronic Pain
Bottom Line: Whiplash injuries used to be considered "no big deal', but times have changed. Doctors now know that whiplash can cause lifelong pain and disability if not treated properly. During a car accident, the head often suddenly moves forward and backward with a tremendous amount of force. Even low-speed collisions can generate enough force to injure the delicate ligaments in your neck that support your head. Why it Matters: When you experience a whiplash injury, your head and neck … [Read more...] about Whiplash: How These Injuries Can Cause Chronic Pain
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