Chiropractic CareTreats Shoulder Pain After Car Accidents

We manage many car accident cases in our Kettering office, and a widespread symptom we see in our patients is shoulder pain. If you are suffering from shoulder pain after a car accident, don't despair. Shoulder Pain is a common symptom after a car crash, and it's something that Dr. Poelking sees frequently in our Kettering office.

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

Why is shoulder pain such a common problem after a car accident? How can your chiropractor help you recover? Let's look at the root cause of shoulder pain after a car crash 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 see what causes shoulder pain and why chiropractic works.

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

Direct damage 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 impact. With this type of trauma, you'll usually be aware of the pain soon after the crash.

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

We've worked with both kinds of shoulder problems in our Kettering 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. Poelking is conveniently located in Kettering to help you heal, whether you've been in a car crash or not. If you've been hurt in a car crash and you're experiencing shoulder pain, Dr. Poelking 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 strategy. Dr. Poelking will first determine what's causing your pain and then work to restore your body to its natural functioning.