Conditions Treated by Chiropractors After Car Accidents

Head & Neck Injuries

• Whiplash (cervical acceleration-deceleration injury)

• Cervical strain/sprain

• Concussion/post-concussion symptoms (referred to neurologist if severe)

• TMJ dysfunction (jaw clicking, pain, or locking)

• Headaches (tension or cervicogenic)

• Vertigo/dizziness from cervical misalignment

Spinal & Soft Tissue Injuries

• Mid-back (thoracic) sprain/strain

• Low back (lumbar) strain/sprain

• Facet joint irritation or inflammation

• Disc bulges/herniations (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)

• Myofascial pain syndrome (chronic muscle pain with trigger points)

• Muscle spasms and guarding

Shoulder & Upper Limb Injuries

• Shoulder impingement or strain

• Rotator cuff irritation

• Brachial plexus injury (stinger or burner)

• Numbness or tingling in arms and fingers (possible nerve compression)

• Wrist/elbow strain from bracing during impact

Pelvis, Hips, & Lower Limb

• SI joint dysfunction (sacroiliac misalignment)

• Pelvic rotation or misalignment

• Hip flexor strain or trauma

• Leg length discrepancy (functional or structural after impact)

• Knee pain from dashboard trauma or seatbelt torque

• Ankle or foot misalignment (from bracing or twisting on impact)

Whole Body/Nervous System

• Postural compensation from guarding or imbalance

• Nerve entrapments (thoracic outlet, piriformis syndrome)

• Chronic fatigue or body-wide discomfort

• Anxiety or stress-related tension patterns

• Reduced range of motion in neck, shoulders, back, or hips

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