Chiropractic is Great for Shoulder Pain After a Car Crash

We work with many car accident cases in our Alpharetta office, and a common symptom we see in our patients is shoulder pain. If you have shoulder pain after a car crash, don't despair. Shoulder Pain is a common symptom after an auto injury, and it's something that Dr. Berklich sees frequently in our Alpharetta office.

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

Why is shoulder pain such a common condition after an auto injury? How can your chiropractor help you heal? Let's look at why shoulder pain is commonly experienced after an auto collision and see how your chiropractor can help you recover. 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 a crash: by direct trauma to the shoulder joint or by radiating pain from the neck.

Direct injury can be caused by hitting 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 crash. With this type of trauma, you'll often be aware of the pain soon after the crash.

More commonly, Dr. Berklich finds that shoulder or arm pain does not immediately appear after a collision, but starts a few days or weeks after the accident. 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 treated many types of shoulder problems in our Alpharetta office. This treatment involves chiropractic adjustments to restore your spine's natural flexibility and home exercises that strengthen your neck and shoulder.

You don't have to suffer from shoulder pain. Dr. Berklich is conveniently located in Alpharetta 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 experiencing shoulder pain, Dr. Berklich 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 plan of action. First, we'll do a careful evaluation to determine the root cause of your problem, and then decide how to restore your body's natural functioning.