In the car crash patients that we see in our Yuma, AZ chiropractic practice, the most common symptom reported is neck pain.
During a crash, the head is often whipped around violently, and that may easily injure the cervical spine. However, Montero Chiropractic Clinic works with many auto-injury patients and has years of experience diagnosing and helping these cases.
Even a "minor" crash may result in serious injuries, like ligament sprains. This may lead to chronic pain and disability if not treated properly. In fact, research shows that early treatment may prevent long-term symptoms.
Chiropractic adjustments are effective because they may help restore the healthy, normal function of your nervous system...without drugs or surgery.
Common Symptoms
Low Back Pain After Auto Injury
Low back pain is a problem we see every day at Montero Chiropractic Clinic. Nearly 1 out of 3 adults have some kind of back pain, and chiropractic may be a way to treat this common condition.
Some of our patients in Yuma, AZ, are surprised to develop back pain after a car crash. During a crash, your body may be subjected to significant stresses and strains, and your lower back may easily be injured during a collision. Our video describes what happens during a crash and how it may cause back pain.
Fortunately, chiropractic adjustment is a treatment for back pain. Our team at Montero Chiropractic Clinic has helped countless people get out of pain without drugs or surgery.
If you're suffering from auto injury pain in Yuma, AZ, you don't have to suffer. Give us a call today at (928) 782-2233 to get more information or to make an appointment.
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Chronic Pain and Auto Injury
Many of our Yuma, AZ, patients have questions about why they're in so much pain after a car crash. Sometimes, the crash didn't even do much damage to the car, but they're still in a lot of pain.
If you're suffering from chronic pain caused by a car crash, you're not alone. We see a lot of patients in our Yuma, AZ office who come to us after suffering for years after a crash.
Chronic pain after a collision is pretty simple: the delicate ligaments and nerves in your neck and back are easily injured in even minor collisions. If these injuries aren't treated promptly (by actually solving the root problem), the damaged tissues develop scar tissue and lose mobility, resulting in loss of function and pain.
Montero Chiropractic Clinic and the rest of the staff here are trained to diagnose and treat auto injuries to help restore your normal spinal function and get you out of pain.
Don't wait until chronic symptoms develop to get care. We're here in Yuma to help you stay healthy and pain free. Give our office a call today at (928) 782-2233 to make an appointment. You can also click here to learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care.
Chiropractic Relieves Dizziness After Auto Injury
It's not unusual for us to see patients in our Yuma office who report dizziness or vertigo after a car crash. While dizziness may have many different causes, one common cause is neck injury. Many people are surprised to learn that the neck and cervical spine play an important role in balance, and a car crash can seriously disrupt normal functioning. Montero Chiropractic Clinic has years of experience dealing with auto injury pain and has found that chiropractic may be a way to reduce dizziness symptoms after a crash.
Chiropractic is focused on restoring the natural function of your spine, so it's a possible choice for working with dizziness caused by neck injury. Montero Chiropractic Clinic and the staff at Montero Chiropractic Clinic will first perform a careful exam and history to pinpoint the possible cause of your symptoms. Then, we'll devise a treatment strategy that may help you get back to normal.
We have a lot of experience in helping people with dizziness. Give our Yuma chiropractic office a call today at (928) 782-2233 to make an appointment.
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Headache Common After Auto Injury
Headache is another common problem of patients who come to see us in our Yuma, AZ chiropractic practice. Many headaches actually originate in the neck, and so it's not surprising that it's a symptom that is frequently experienced after a car crash.
Headaches that are caused by a car crash fall into four general categories:
● Cervicogenic headaches, or those that are caused by injury to the cervical spine (neck).● Tension headaches, caused by strain or tearing of the neck muscles.● Migraine headaches, which may be an indicator of some kind of vascular injury.● Brain injury, which may be brought about by severe crashes or direct head trauma.
The course of treatment for your headache after an auto injury may be dependent on what caused the problem in the first place. The staff at Montero Chiropractic Clinic are here to assist you with your recovery. Give our office a call today at (928) 782-2233 for an appointment.
You can click here to learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care.
Neck Pain After Auto Collisions
We see many folks with neck pain after a car crash in our Yuma, AZ, chiropractic practice. Because of the nature of car crashes, neck injury is very common, and it's a problem that Montero Chiropractic Clinic may be able to treat.
In a crash, your body is exposed to forces more severe than what a fighter pilot experiences, so it's no wonder injury may occur. In fact, the first head restraints were designed for jet fighter planes to prevent this exact type of injury!
Neck pain may become chronic after a crash if not treated promptly. We recommend that patients come into our Yuma, AZ, practice immediately after an injury. While you may experience extreme tenderness and swelling, Montero Chiropractic Clinic may still gently work to mobilize the tissues of your neck to prevent scar tissue from forming.
If you've been in a collision, it's important to make sure that you get the care you need to treat your auto injury pain. Call our Yuma, AZ practice at (928) 782-2233 to make an appointment today.
Radiating Pain After Auto Injury
Radicular pain, or radiating pain, is caused by interference or pinching of the spinal nerves. This results in pain, tingling, or numbness in parts of your body far from the actual source of the problem. It's a common problem that we see in our Yuma, AZ, chiropractic practice, especially in people who may have been in a car crash.
If your spine is injured, there are a number of things that may affect the nerves:
● Injured ligaments and muscles may cause inflammation of the nerve root, which may disrupt the function of the nerve.
● If a spinal disk is damaged, it may cause the disk to bulge or become herniated, pinching the nerve. Lumbar disc herniation is a common cause of sciatica, resulting in tingling or numbness in the lower back and legs.
● And if the spinal joints begin to calcify, it may cause spinal stenosis or a narrowing of the canal that the spinal nerves pass through.
The key to treating radicular pain is to pinpoint the actual source of the problem causing the impingement and then work to relieve the pressure on the nerve. Montero Chiropractic Clinic is trained to work with these types of injuries and we may help our patients recover normal function.
If you've been injured in a crash and you live in Yuma, AZ, Montero Chiropractic Clinic might be able to help you. Call our office today at (928) 782-2233 to see how we can help.
You can also learn more about the most common symptoms related to auto injuries and learn about the benefits of chiropractic care.
Shoulder Pain After an Auto Collision
Shoulder pain is a common problem we see in our Yuma, AZ, chiropractic practice. The shoulder joint is very anatomically complex, and there are many things that may go wrong, causing pain and dysfunction. Montero Chiropractic Clinic is trained to help patients recover from this type of condition.
Whether your shoulder pain is caused by direct trauma or is secondary to a neck injury, Montero Chiropractic Clinic will attempt to discover the root cause of the symptoms and then develop a treatment plan that may correct the underlying problem. If necessary, we'll refer you to appropriate specialists for additional examination.
If you live in Yuma, AZ and you're experiencing shoulder problems or any kind of pain caused by a car crash, Montero Chiropractic Clinic is here to help you. Call our office today for an appointment at (928) 782-2233.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome After Auto Injury
We see many auto injury patients in our Yuma, AZ chiropractic practice and we see quite a few patients with thoracic outlet syndrome. The thoracic outlet is the bundle of nerves and blood vessels that travel through your neck and shoulder. These vital structures may be susceptible to injury after a car crash. Fortunately, Montero Chiropractic Clinic has years of experience helping auto injury patients recover from this type of problem.
Thoracic outlet syndrome may manifest in many different ways, and our job at Montero Chiropractic Clinic is to first get you an accurate diagnosis of your symptoms. Once we do that, we'll then work to possibly resolve the underlying problem that's causing your pain and dysfunction.
The staff of Montero Chiropractic Clinic is here to help. If you live or work in Yuma, AZ, give our office a call today at (928) 782-2233 for more information or to make an appointment.
Jaw Pain After Auto Injury
Jaw pain is another common problem we see in our practice that serves Yuma, AZ.
When you work with Montero Chiropractic Clinic, our team will first attempt to find the root cause of your jaw symptoms and then determine a way to treat the problem.
If you've developed jaw pain from a car crash, we might be able to help. Chiropractic is a possible approach to recovering from neck pain and auto injuries. By getting to the root cause of your pain, we may get you back on the road to health.
Call our Yuma, AZ chiropractic practice today at (928) 782-2233 for an appointment or for more information.