We work with many car accident cases in our Texarkana office, and a common symptom we see in our patients is shoulder pain. If you are dealing with shoulder pain after an auto collision, don't despair. Shoulder Pain is a common symptom after an auto injury, and it's something that Back Pain Chiropractic sees frequently in our Texarkana office.
There are at least two different ways that you can develop shoulder problems after a crash: by direct injury to the shoulder joint or by radiating pain from the neck.
Direct trauma can be caused by hitting 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 impact. With this type of injury, you'll usually be aware of the pain soon after the wreck.
More frequently, Back Pain Chiropractic finds that shoulder or arm pain doesn't immediately appear after a crash, but begins a few days or weeks after the trauma. This type of shoulder pain actually starts in the cervical spine. Injured ligaments or muscles in your spine can pinch nerves in your neck, causing numbness, tingling, or pain in your shoulder, elbow, or wrist.
We've treated both kinds of shoulder pain in our Texarkana office. This approach involves chiropractic adjustments to restore your spine's natural mobility and 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 get better, whether you've been in an auto collision or not. If you've been hurt in a car crash and you're struggling with shoulder pain, Back Pain Chiropractic is here to help. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your pain and then we will determine an appropriate treatment strategy. First, we'll do a careful assessment to figure out the root cause of your pain, and then decide how to restore your body's natural functioning.
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.
