What injuries are most common after a car accident?
Whiplash, neck and back pain, headaches, disc injuries, sciatica, and shoulder injuries are the most common. Some appear right away and others show up a day or two later.
Accident Injuries
Accident injuries we treat in Zanesville
After a car crash, the same impact can cause very different injuries, and some do not show up for a day or two. We focus on examining and documenting crash injuries, treating what is within chiropractic scope, and recognizing when something needs a medical doctor. Here are the injuries we see most often after an accident.
Neck and head injuries
- Whiplash. The most common crash injury, from the rapid back-and-forth motion of the neck.
- Neck pain and stiffness. Often shows up a day or two after the crash.
- Headaches. Tension and post-traumatic headaches after a collision.
- Concussion and post-concussion care. We screen, refer, and co-treat under a physician's diagnosis.
Back, spine, and nerve injuries
- Back pain. Upper and lower back pain after a crash.
- Herniated and bulging discs. When a spinal disc presses on a nerve.
- Sciatica. Radiating leg pain from an irritated lower-back nerve.
Other crash injuries
- Shoulder injuries. Seatbelt and impact injuries to the shoulder.
- Chest and rib pain. From the seatbelt or impact, evaluated by a physician first.
- Soft tissue injuries. Strains and sprains that often do not show on an X-ray.
- Delayed pain after an accident. Why symptoms can appear days later.
Not sure what you are dealing with
If your injury is not listed here, call us. We examine first, treat what is within our scope, and refer you to a physician when your symptoms point beyond it. New to the terms? See our accident and injury glossary.
Looking for the broader service overview? See our auto accident chiropractor and personal injury chiropractor pages.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about accident care, documentation, and what happens after you call.
What if I do not see my injury listed?
Call us. We evaluate your injury, treat what is within chiropractic scope, and refer you to a physician when needed.
How soon after a crash should I be seen?
As soon as you reasonably can, ideally within the first few days, because early evaluation supports both your recovery and your records.
This page is general information, not medical or legal advice.
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