Chiropractic Relieves Shoulder Pain After Car Accidents

We manage many auto injury cases in our Parkland office, and a widespread symptom we see in our patients is shoulder pain. If you are suffering from shoulder pain after a car crash, don't worry. Shoulder Pain is a common problem after an auto collision, and it's something that Dr. Scharf sees often in our Parkland office.

What causes shoulder pain after an auto injury? How can chiropractic care help?

Why is shoulder pain such a common condition after an auto collision? How can your chiropractor help you get better? Let's look at the root cause of shoulder pain after an accident and see how your chiropractor 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. Chiropractic 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. Scharf can help you.

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

Direct injury can be caused by hitting your shoulder on a hard object 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 trauma, you'll usually be aware of the pain shortly after the wreck.

More frequently, Dr. Scharf finds that shoulder or arm pain doesn't immediately appear after a crash, but begins a few days or weeks after the injury. This type of shoulder pain actually starts in the cervical spine. Injured muscles or ligaments in your neck can squeeze nerves in your neck, causing tingling, numbness, or soreness in your shoulder, elbow, or wrist.

We've worked with both types of shoulder problems in our Parkland 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. Scharf is conveniently located in Parkland to help you recover, 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, Dr. Scharf is here to help. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your symptoms and then we will determine an appropriate treatment approach. Dr. Scharf will first determine what's causing your pain and then work to restore your body to its natural functioning.