Shoulder Pain and Car Accidents

Shoulder Pain and Car Accidents

If you have shoulder pain after a car crash, don't despair. Back Pain Chiropractic sees this type of problem often in our Texarkana office. Chiropractic can be very helpful for shoulder pain symptoms after a crash. Let's see what causes shoulder pain and why chiropractic works.

There are at least two ways that you can develop shoulder problems after a crash: by direct trauma to the shoulder joint or by referred pain from the neck.

Direct injury can be caused by striking your shoulder on a hard surface in the car during the crash, or can occur if you have a tight grip on the steering wheel during a rear end crash. With this type of injury, you'll often be aware of the pain shortly after the wreck.

More commonly, Back Pain Chiropractic finds that shoulder or arm pain doesn't immediately appear after a collision, but begins a few days or weeks after the injury. This type of shoulder pain actually starts in the neck. Injured soft tissue in your neck can squeeze nerves in your neck, causing numbness, tingling, or soreness in your shoulder, elbow, or wrist.

We've worked with both types of shoulder pain in our Texarkana office. This treatment involves chiropractic adjustments to restore your spine's natural flexibility and home exercises that strengthen your neck and shoulder.

You don't have to suffer from shoulder pain. Back Pain Chiropractic is conveniently located in Texarkana to help you heal, whether you've been in a car crash or not. Back Pain Chiropractic will first determine what's causing your pain and then work to restore your body to its natural functioning. Give our office a call today at (870) 774-0951 to make an appointment.

Tweet
  1. chiropractic doctor

    Dr. Venita takes great pride in helping patients of all ages experience hope and healing through excellent chiropractic care. Her compassionate manner, combined with her extensive skill set, continues to draw patients to the clinic. If for some reason, we are not the right fit, we will help lead you to someone that can provide care to your needs.