Shoulder Pain is a common problem after an auto collision, and it's something that Dr. Nowak sees frequently in our South Buffalo office. Chiropractic care is an effective way to treat shoulder pain. Let's look at how shoulder pain is caused by a crash and how Dr. Nowak can help you.
There are at least two different ways that you can develop shoulder problems after a car crash: by direct trauma to the shoulder or by referred 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 shortly after the crash.
More frequently, Dr. Nowak finds that shoulder or arm pain doesn't immediately appear after a collision, but starts a few days or weeks after the trauma. This type of shoulder discomfort 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 many types of shoulder problems in our South Buffalo office. This care involves chiropractic adjustments to restore your spine's natural mobility and home exercises that strengthen your neck and shoulder.
Dr. Nowak has been helping patients in South Buffalo since 1981, so we know what you're going through. We're here to help you, too. Dr. Nowak will first determine what's causing your pain and then work to restore your body to its natural functioning. Ready to make an appointment? Give us a call at (716) 825-4121 and we'll get you back on the road to health.
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