Following a Car Accident | Advanced Spine & Rehab, P.C. https://www.advancespine.com Sat, 17 Jul 2021 01:02:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Treating Whiplash Following a Car Accident https://www.advancespine.com/treating-whiplash/ Sat, 17 Jul 2021 01:02:06 +0000 https://advancespine.com/?p=1549 Whiplash is one of the most common injuries associated with being involved in a car accident. Caused by a forceful and rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, whiplash is often treatable through a multi-pronged treatment plan. Here is a look at some of the most common methods used for treating whiplash.  Pain Management In order [...]

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]]> Whiplash is one of the most common injuries associated with being involved in a car accident. Caused by a forceful and rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, whiplash is often treatable through a multi-pronged treatment plan. Here is a look at some of the most common methods used for treating whiplash. 

Pain Management

In order to reduce the amount of pain associated with your whiplash injury, your doctor may tell you to rest for a day or two following the injury while also applying either heat or cold to the neck every 15 minutes. Over-the-counter pain medication, prescription medications and muscle relaxants may also be recommended for pain management. Depending on the severity of the pain, numbing medication may also be injected into painful muscle areas. 

Exercise

While it is generally best to rest for a day or two following the injury, exercise is essential for recovery. Stretching and movement exercises that you can do at home will help to restore the range of motion in your neck. Some of these exercises may include rotating your neck, tilting your head, bending your neck toward your chest and rolling your shoulders.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy may also be necessary to assist with your recovery following a whiplash injury. This typically involves being guided through exercises to strengthen your muscles, improve your posture and restore normal movement. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may also be used.

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]]> Differentiating Between Strains, Sprains and Fractures Following a Car Accident https://www.advancespine.com/differentiating-between-strains-sprains-and-fractures-following-a-car-accident/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:50:19 +0000 https://advancespine.com/?p=1408 When involved in a car accident, you may have an injury referred to as a sprain, a strain or a fracture.

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]]> When involved in a car accident, you may have an injury referred to as a sprain, a strain or a fracture. Understanding the difference between each of these types of injuries can be beneficial in terms of helping you along with the recovery process. Here is a closer look at all three.

Fractures

A fractured bone is one that has been broken. Some of the symptoms of a fracture include:

  • Severe swelling
  • Bruising
  • Inability to use the injured body part
  • Deformity
  • Bone poking through the skin

With a fracture, the intensity of the pain will frequently increase when pressure is applied to the area or when the area is moved.

Sprains

Sprains are frequently confused with fractures due to the amount of pain that is associated with them. In fact, some studies have found that a sprain can actually be more painful than a broken bone.

Simply put, a sprain is a ligament or a tendon that has been overly stretched or possibly even torn in an area that also contains a joint. You may hear a popping sound when the sprain occurs. Some of the symptoms of a sprain include:

  • Swelling
  • Mild bruising
  • Limited range of motion

Strains

Strains are isolated to just the muscle tendons and ligaments and do not involve joints. Symptoms of strains include:

  • Rapid swelling
  • Muscle spasms
  • Limited range of motion

Of course, the only way to know for sure is to get a medical diagnose. At Advanced Spine and Rehab, we will provide you with the diagnosis as well as the treatment that you need to feel like yourself again following a car accident! Contact us today to learn more!

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