What can I do?

First, take it easy. I know that is easier said than done, but try to immobilize the shoulder area as much as possible. Avoid any strenuous movements such as weight lifting or heavy work around the house. Light stretching is OK but we do not recommend any strenuous stretching. Your body is compromised after a serious Car Wreck, which makes it open to additional injury.

Can the seat belt hurt my Shoulder in a Car Accident?

That is not easy to answer as any constraint will apply pressure in key areas to hold your body in place during an Automobile Accident. While calculated pressure points can hold you in place, they can also cause tension on a local level.

Local tension refers to the pressure points of the seat belt such as the shoulder and hip. Of course, any restraint device can cause pressure points that lead to pain. However, these restraints are engineered to save lives and hold your body in place in the case of a serious Car Wreck.

X-Rays and MRIs on shoulders?

Imaging devices such as X-Rays and MRI can detect broken or fractured bones in the shoulder. The ER is the first choice for many Car Accident Victims. The Emergency Room is equipped with the imaging services needed for most shoulder Injuries. Generally, the pain you feel is merely a symptom of a more severe Collision Injury. 

While X-Rays and MRI are important in identifying broken collar bones, Chiropractic treatment can focus on the nerve, tendon and muscle damage. Auto Insurance covers both Chiropractic and Medical Doctors. Early detection is important with any broken or fractured bone.  And, of course, knowing how to treat the Auto Injury for long term healing.

Will all Accident Doctors treat Shoulder Injuries?

Any good Accident Doctor will treat shoulder injuries following a Car Wreck. Again, shoulder injuries are not uncommon after Car Accidents.  This is one reason that the Accident Clinic offers X-Rays, MRI and other imaging services. In addition to imaging, we offer several different medical disciplines as part of our integrated healing process. Shoulder Injuries often require both medical physicians and chiropractic care.

Will Chiropractic Care help?

Auto Accident Victims report more relief from chiropractic care than the alternative treatments. Chiropractic Care uses hands on movement of the muscles, tendons and spine to encourage healing. Muscle manipulation can help identify the local source of pain, not just the surface level pain. Pain Medications may help mask the initial signs of pain but do little to heal the underlying source of Auto Injuries.

While Chiropractic Care is known to help with back, spine and neck Injuries, the shoulders are part of the same musculoskeletal system.  Additional resources show that Chiropractic Care requires fewer procedures requiring testing and much lower medical costs. Bottom line, Chiropractors are the only Car wreck Doctors who use their hands to treat and encourage healing in your shoulder muscles.

Will Ultrasound help with Auto Accident Shoulder Injuries?

Chiropractors will often utilize Ultrasound to help reduce swelling directly following your Car Accident.  Additionally, Ultrasound may help speed up localized healing.

Chiropractors utilize a variety of manual and technological treatments to help treat Automobile Accident Injuries.  Ultrasound is a non-evasive treatment that leaves patients feeling a sense of heat or a tingling sensation.  Although many patients report feeling little to no physical sensation at all with Ultrasound treatment.

Will I need a cast for my Car Accident Shoulder Injury?

Many shoulder injuries require time to heal, which may require a cast or sling. Most shoulder injuries from Car Accidents do not require a hard cast. However, shoulder injuries are on the rise due to the seat belt effect.

Although not serious, shoulder injuries are not uncommon from car crashes. While seatbelts may cause pinch points during a Major Car Wreck, they ultimately save lives.

Shoulder Injuries and Arm Numbness

Patients often report feeling arm numbness and wonder if the pain stems from a shoulder, back or neck injury. While most shoulder pain is localized, pinched nerves can lead to numbness throughout the arms and hands.

However, arm and hand numbness is generally tied to the spinal column in some way. The nervous system collects into the spinal column, which is oftentimes the source of Automobile Accident pain.

Can sleeping aggravate my Shoulder Injury?

People sleep in different ways, but it has been proven that side sleeping can put additional strain on the shoulders and neck. While we don’t support major sleeping adjustments after a Car Wreck, we do recommend extra support and possibly heat and cold packs. On a last note, do abuse pain medications. Pain Medications can dull the pain associated with the Auto Accident and lead to additional issues.

Getting to work

It can take days, weeks or even months to get back to work after your Shoulder Injury from a serious car wreck.  Even minor soft tissue damage can prevent you from completing physical tasks at work.

However, these Injuries can leave the shoulder vulnerable to further damage.  The body is weak and susceptible to additional shoulder damage, which may hurt your medical claim.  Multiple car accident injuries may damage the previous medical claim.

How to know if my Car Wreck caused my Shoulder Injury?

You should seek immediate medical care after any Car Accident.  Delayed treatment can cause the insurance company to question the validity of your claim.  Additionally, delayed treatment can leave questions about the origin of your Issues.  Delayed treatment and gaps in treatment are the two biggest delays in Medical Claim Settlements. Or, no settlements at all.

Not all Auto Injury Doctors are the same.  The Accident Doctor Group has been treating shoulder injuries for many years.  Each person responds to treatment in a unique way.  Get Shoulder treatment for your Car Wreck using Auto Fault Insurance, or liens.

Can chest pain be a result of a shoulder injury?

Identifying the source of pain after a Car Accident is very challenging if not impossible.  The body shuts down nerve and pain centers to help manage the physical effects of the Accident.  Swelling is the body’s natural ability to naturally control or manage pain.  Swelling helps to neutralize the muscles, allowing time to heal.

Chest pain is oftentimes associated with a Shoulder Injury after any Automobile Crash.  Car Accident issues can signify a wide range of Injuries.  Seeking immediate care is the only way to guarantee your treatment.