Car accidents happen every single day. In fact, over 6 million car accidents occur in the United States each year.
Your shoulder and back area needs special care after you suffer through a horrible car accident. There are options for you to treat your shoulder pain if you’re feeling sore in that region of your body.
Keep reading to discover the five ways a chiropractor can help you sort out your shoulder pain as soon as possible.
If you have shoulder pain after an accident, contact the Accident Recovery Team at County Line Chiropractic for a personalized, drug-free, holistic care plan to help you recover from your injuries.
Common Shoulder Injuries After Car Accidents
Car accidents can cause a number of shoulder injuries, including:
Bruising
General strains and sprains
Rotator cuff tear (damaged ligaments in the shoulder joint)
Fractured bones
Causes of Shoulder Injuries From Auto Accidents
While impacts with another car or object can cause shoulder injuries, seat belts are the most common cause of shoulder injuries in car accidents. As the seat belt keeps you in your seat, preventing you from flying through the windshield, it can put enormous pressure on your shoulder.
Torn rotator cuffs (the muscles and tendons that keep the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket) are the most common type of shoulder injury from a car accident. Symptoms of a torn rotator cuff include weakness in the arm, a dull ache, or trouble moving the arm.
Visit a South Florida Car Accident Chiropractor
If you live in South Florida and are experiencing shoulder pain after an accident, contact the Accident Recovery Team at County Line Chiropractic Medical & Rehab Centers. We’ve locations in:
East Fort Lauderdale
Lauderhill
Pembroke Pines
Plantation
North Miami Beach
Miami Gardens
At your first appointment, a car accident chiropractor will do a physical exam, talk to you about your accident and symptoms, and perform imaging such as an X-Ray or MRI to determine the cause of your shoulder pain. Then, they will put together a customized, comprehensive care plan to start you on your holistic healing journey.
At County Line Chiropractic, we offer transportation services to our auto accident patients and we also accept walk-ins, so don’t let anything get in the way of you finding drug-free pain relief. Call us at 800-811-1231 or schedule an appointment to get started.