If you have recently been in a car accident or experienced an injury causing neck pain, you may be dealing with whiplash. Whiplash is a common condition caused by a sudden back-and-forth movement of the neck, often resulting from auto accidents. Left untreated, whiplash can lead to chronic pain and long-term discomfort. In this blog,…
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Common Car Accident Injuries and How a Physiatrist Can Help You Recover
After a car accident, the pain can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally. Many individuals suffer from injuries that disrupt their daily routines and overall quality of life. Understanding common car accident injuries and how a physiatrist — a doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation — can help might be the first step toward…
Returning to Work: Back Pain Management for Car Accident Victims
Back pain is a common problem after a car accident. In fact, about 31 percent of people in motor vehicle accidents report some degree of chronic lower back pain even one year after their incidents. The good news is that the right management strategies can manage back pain and help you return to work. Here…
How to Deal with Pain Following a Car Accident
If you’ve been in a fender bender, you may have some questions in mind, such as what could be causing the varying degrees of your pain, how long you will have to deal with it, and what to do next. While there’s no definitive answer as to how long you will have to put up…