Injuries acquired via traffic accidents.

 

It happened. The tell-tale sounds that not only resulted in mountains of paperwork and hassle related to insurance and mechanical repairs, but now your head is pounding and your neck hurts, or worse yet, you’re full or bruises and sprains or even broken something.

 

Motor vehicle accidents happen. When they do, you may have a recovery road ahead. It’s important that you seek medical care right away to address any immediate life-threatening issues. Once you are past that and on the road to physical recovery, we are here for you. Even if you were told everything is fine, if you are sore and bruised in the days following your accident, you should schedule an appointment with a physical therapist. 

 

Common Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries Treated With Physical Therapy:

The main concern with this type of trauma is damage to the musculoskeletal system, which is exactly what physical therapy specializes in. 

 

Common injuries treated after a motor vehicle accident include:

  • Whiplash — This is a big one. The blunt impact of a vehicle crash can whip your neck back and forth, causing internal damage to the ligaments, muscles and discs around your spine. This can result in pain and tenderness to the touch, headaches, and general aches that don’t seem to go away. 
  • Strains and sprains — Common in wrists, strains and sprains can happen when trying to brace yourself against the impact of an oncoming vehicle. For most people, this is an automatic reaction, but it puts the joints in a precarious position and often leads to damage. 
  • Concussions — While concussions should initially be checked by an emergency medical professional, the ongoing effects of a severe concussion can last for weeks. Symptoms like dizziness and vertigo, headaches, and trouble focusing your eyes can stay with you long after the initial concussion.
  • Back pain — Similar to whiplash, the impact of a motor vehicle accident can cause your spine to twist in severe ways, which can damage the gel-like discs that are between each vertebra. When spinal discs are damaged, the nearby nerves can become pressed against, causing radiating pain in the lower back and sometimes into the buttocks and legs.

 

Physical therapists are able to treat most types of orthopedic injuries.

 

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, contact us today. We can get you on the schedule and on the road to

recovery as soon as possible.

 

Call us or book your appointment online today!