Shoulder Pain and Car Crashes

If you are dealing with shoulder pain after a car crash, don't despair. Dr. Henke sees this type of problem frequently in our Agassiz office. Let's look at the root cause of shoulder pain after an accident and see how chiropractic care can help.

There are at least two 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 object in the car during the impact, or can occur if you have a tight grip on the steering wheel during a rear end impact. With this type of injury, you'll often be aware of the pain shortly after the crash.

More commonly, Dr. Henke finds that shoulder or arm pain doesn't immediately appear after a crash, but begins a few days or weeks after the injury. This type of shoulder discomfort actually starts in the cervical spine. Injured ligaments or muscles in your neck can pinch nerves in your neck, causing numbness, tingling, or soreness in your shoulder, elbow, or wrist.

We've treated many types of shoulder pain in our Agassiz office. This care involves chiropractic adjustments to restore your spine's natural mobility and home exercises that strengthen your neck and shoulder.

You don't have to suffer from shoulder pain. Dr. Henke is conveniently located in Agassiz to help you heal, whether you've been in a car crash or not. Dr. Henke 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 (604) 491-1000 and we'll get you back on the road to health.