Injuries from motor vehicle accidents

Motor vehicle accidents happen around us all the time and all persons involved in a accident have a high likelihood of sustaining an injury and should be examined by a medical probational to properly diagnosis their injuries. 

A motor vehicle accident can cause many different kinds of injuries. They range from mild injuries such as bruises are small cuts to more significant injuries such as concussions, whiplash, and strains of the spine and shoulder. All injuries need to be treated properly. A cut or abrasion should be washed and bandaged. Whiplash and strains should be treated conservatively with chiropractic and physical therapy. Proper diagnosis of injuries allows for proper care and treatment. The most common injuries we see in a motor vehicle accident case are neck sprains and strains, facet syndrome, concussions, rotator cuff injuries, low back strains and sprains, and peripheral nerve injuries.  

Common symptoms of injuries to the neck are decreased range of motion, headaches, pain with movement, and difficulty sleeping. We can diagnose what type of injury occurred by testing muscles, checking range of motion, and orthopedic tests. We check for and often rule out serious complications such as fracturs and neurological issues. After determining the diagnosis, we will treat in a responsible and safe modality to help guild your injuries through the healing process.

Lesser-known injuries from motor vehicle accidents are shoulder injuries and low back injuries. Shoulder injuries are caused by the forces that the steering wheel imparts on you while holding on tight.  Also, low back sprains and strains can occur with how the lap belt handles the force in the accident. It is important to have those parts of the body checked during an initial exam.