Shoulder Pain After Car Accident Treatments
Shoulder pain after car accident injury is most often associated with musculoskeletal imbalance. The reason is, the shoulder is the most movable joint in the body, and as such, is prone to having a limited range of motion condition. They are prone to joint injury, dislocation, rotator cuff, and muscle stiffness. No fault physical therapy is usually the recommended course of care after a car accident. By relieving the soreness associated with shoulder pain, the patient gets better. Swelling, numbness, trigger point pain, weakness and stinging or aching pain respond well to this treatment. A physical therapy shoulder pain treatment and rehabilitation program usually does trick. Physical Therapy helps muscles, ligaments, fascia and nerves to relieve shoulder pain. We will help you determine the cause of the pain and recommend the proper course of action. Some causes may be:
- Bursitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Arthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Calcific Tendonitis
- Shoulder Instability
“The damage to my shoulders started after i was injured a a car accident. As I got older, the shoulder pain caused me to change my lifestyle in a negative way. I couldn’t enjoy sports or my family without having severe shoulder pain. Receiving physical therapy treatments from Suffolk Physical Therapy & Chiropractic put me back on the road to good health.”
– John A. – Central Islip, NY
Treatments for Frozen Shoulder
Decreased motion of the shoulder and the associated pain from inflammation, and stiffness called “frozen shoulder“. The medical term for this is adhesive capsulitis. Treatment often involves extensive stretching exercises and sometimes, the injection of corticosteroids. Our recommended pain treatment for frozen shoulder is chiropractic care, and physical therapy. This is a great start an accepted pain relief method for this condition.
Aching – Stiff – Shoulder Blade Pain
There are many different causes of shoulder blade pain. Some of the causes of aching, stiff shoulder blade pain does not originate from the shoulder. It is also important to distinguish shoulder blade pain from other shoulder pain. The chiropractor will perform a thorough examination to see if there is any association with the neck or a herniated disc. It is not uncommon to find cervical nerve root irritation at the C4/C5 or C5/C6 levels.
Do I need a lawyer before I am able to receive treatment?
No. We welcome all patients and can be seen with or without having a lawyer. If you are having difficulty filling out the paperwork, our staff can help expain the process and provide the correct forms.
How Do I Make an Appointment?
If you are looking to make an appointment please call our office directly. If you are unable to get our receptionist kindly leave a voice message with your contact information.
How Do I Cancel my Appointment?
If you choose to cancel please call our office and speak to our receptionist.
Am I able to be seen without having my claim number yet?
Yes. If you were involved in a work related accident or perhaps a car accident our staff is willing to accommodate you today.
Shoulder Pain After Car Accident Treatment – Patient Info Statement
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