Chiropractic is Great for Shoulder Pain After a Car Crash

We treat many car accident cases in our Decatur office, and a common symptom we see in our patients is shoulder pain. If you are dealing with shoulder pain after an auto injury, don't worry. Shoulder Pain is a common condition after an auto injury, and it's something that Dr. Harrison sees frequently in our Decatur office.

What causes shoulder pain after a car crash? How can a chiropractor help?

Why is shoulder pain such a common condition after a car crash? How can your chiropractor help you recover? Let's look at the root cause of shoulder pain after an accident and see how chiropractic care can help. The key to recovering from shoulder pain caused by a crash is to understand the root cause of the problem and how chiropractic care can help. Your chiropractor can be very helpful for shoulder pain symptoms after a crash. Let's look at how shoulder pain is caused by a crash and how Dr. Harrison can help you.

There are at least two different ways that you can get shoulder problems after an accident: by direct trauma to the shoulder or by referred pain from the neck.

Direct damage can be caused by striking your shoulder on a hard object in the car during the impact, 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 crash.

More commonly, Dr. Harrison finds that shoulder or arm pain doesn't immediately appear after a crash, but starts a few days or weeks after the injury. This type of shoulder discomfort actually starts in the neck. Injured soft tissue in your spine 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 problems in our Decatur office. This care involves chiropractic adjustments to restore your spine's natural mobility and home exercises that strengthen your neck and shoulder.

You don't have to suffer from shoulder pain. Dr. Harrison is conveniently located in Decatur to help you heal, whether you've been in an auto collision or not. If you've been hurt in a car crash and you're experiencing shoulder pain, Dr. Harrison 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 approach. Dr. Harrison will first determine what's causing your pain and then work to restore your body to its natural functioning.