Category: Auto Injury

Shoulder Pain After Auto Injury

Shoulder Pain Is Common After Auto Injury It is estimated that over 25% of auto collision victims develop shoulder pain in the days following the impact. In general, there are three causes of shoulder pain due to an auto injury. Direct Trauma Direct trauma is when the shoulder directly strikes something. In a typical rear… Read more »

3 Causes of Dizziness After an Auto Injury

Three Causes Of Dizziness After An Auto Injury It is common for victims to associate headache or neck pain after an auto injury, yet one symptom many do not is that of dizziness. Research demonstrates that anywhere from 20-58% of those who have sustained an auto injury will experience symptoms of dizziness. Diagnosing the source… Read more »

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome After Auto Injury

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Not your typical arm pain A common symptom experienced after an auto injury is arm pain or numbness which is typically attributed to irritation or pinching of a nerve in the lower part of the neck. This may be the case for many, but not all! Another cause of this numbness or… Read more »

TMJ Pain After Auto Injury – Hazelwood Chiropractor

33% of victims can suffer TMJ pain after an auto injury Researchers in Sweden stated TMJ pain is common after auto injury: “Our results suggest that one in three people who are exposed to whiplash trauma is at risk of developing delayed TMJ symptoms that may require clinical management.“  (1) The study compared 60 patients… Read more »

Chronic Neck Pain After Auto Injury

25% Develop Chronic Neck Pain After Auto Injury Studies have shown that up to 25% of victims develop chronic neck pain after an auto injury. As with most chronic pain, the source can be elusive. However, further research in the past few years points to one particular structure in the neck, called facet joints, that… Read more »

Whiplash: Watch Low Speed Impact

Low Speed Impacts Proven To Cause Whiplash Injury It is a common misconception that low speed rear end collisions do not cause injury to the neck. Research since the mid 1990’s has demonstrated that the rear impact causes the vehicle to accelerate forward, moving the hips and upper body to move forward UNDER THE HEAD… Read more »

4 Facts You Should Know About Auto Accident Injuries

In a metro area like St Louis, there are many individuals who are the victims of car accidents on a daily basis. Some can produce severe and life threatening injuries. However, thankfully, most are not in this classification. Yet while, most are not severe, there are many individuals who experience low to moderate pain and… Read more »

Whiplash & Chronic Pain

How Whiplash Causes Chronic Pain. Most who have suffered a whiplash-type injury recover. However, there is a significant percentage, up to 50% some studies say, who develop chronic pain and even disability from their injury. Sadly, many are accused of exaggerating or even faking! The truth is, whiplash injury can result in chronic pain, especially… Read more »

Whiplash Injury

Whiplash Injury

Whiplash injury is real and potentially serious. The rapid force of impact causes injury in less than a second: quicker than your muscles can react to protect your neck.