Headaches, Neck Pain, or Back Pain After a Car Accident?
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- Experienced with auto accident injuries
- Documentation for insurance and attorneys
- On-site X-ray facilities
Dr. Robert Shortell at Cromwell Chiropractic Center has been helping accident injury patients in the Cromwell area since 1997.
Why Do Symptoms Often Appear Later?
After a car accident, inflammation and soft tissue injuries can develop gradually over the next 24–72 hours.
This is why many people begin noticing pain the day after the accident.
Common symptoms include:
- Neck pain or stiffness
- Headaches
- Back pain
- Pain between the shoulder blades
- Difficulty turning the head while driving
- Tingling or numbness in the arms
A detailed spinal evaluation can help determine whether your symptoms are related to the accident.
Quick Symptom Self-Check
Where Are Your Symptoms Coming From?
For explanation purposes, the neck can be divided into three regions: upper, middle, and lower.
Different areas of the neck can produce different symptom patterns after an accident.
Upper Neck Problems May Cause
- Headaches or migraines
- Pain behind the eyes
- Light sensitivity
- Sinus-type pressure
- A feeling that the head is too heavy for the neck
Middle Neck Problems May Cause
- Tension headaches
- Jaw discomfort or TMJ symptoms
- Ear pressure or blocked ears
- Tight shoulder muscles
Lower Neck Problems May Cause
- Pain at the base of the neck
- Pain between the shoulder blades
- Difficulty turning the head while driving
- Difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position
Many accident patients experience one or more of these patterns depending on which part of the neck was affected.
Can you identify your problem area?
A detailed spinal evaluation can help determine the exact source of the problem.
Schedule an Accident Evaluation
If you were recently involved in a car accident and are experiencing headaches, neck pain, or back pain, a detailed spinal evaluation can help determine the cause.
Schedule an Accident Evaluation
Call the Office – 860-635-4455
Text the Office – 860-999-2435
Dr. Robert Shortell, DC
Cromwell Chiropractic Center