We manage many car accident cases in our Lynnwood office, and a widespread symptom we see in our patients is shoulder pain. If you have shoulder pain after an auto collision, don't worry. Shoulder Pain is a common condition after an auto injury, and it's something that Lifeplus Health Centers sees frequently in our Lynnwood office.
There are at least two different ways that you can develop shoulder pain after a car crash: by direct trauma to the shoulder or by referred pain from the neck.
Direct damage can be caused by hitting your shoulder on a hard object in the car during the impact, or can occur if you have a tight grip on the steering wheel during a rear end collision. With this type of injury, you'll usually be aware of the pain soon after the crash.
More frequently, Lifeplus Health Centers finds that shoulder or arm pain does not immediately appear after a collision, but begins a few days or weeks after the accident. This type of shoulder pain actually starts in the cervical spine. Injured soft tissue in your spine can tweak nerves in your neck, causing numbness, tingling, or pain in your shoulder, elbow, or wrist.
We've treated both kinds of shoulder problems in our Lynnwood office. This treatment involves chiropractic adjustments to restore your spine's natural mobility and home exercises that strengthen your neck and shoulder.
You don't have to suffer from shoulder pain. Lifeplus Health Centers is conveniently located in Lynnwood to help you get better, whether you've been in a car crash or not. If you've been injured in a car crash and you're experiencing shoulder pain, Lifeplus Health Centers is here to help. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your pain and then we will determine an appropriate treatment approach. First, we'll do a careful assessment to establish the root cause of your pain, and then decide how to restore your body's natural functioning.
Dr. Stephanie Greenall was born in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in 1991. Doctor Greenall served as President-Elect of the Washington State Chiropractic Association (WSCA) Board of Directors in 2014 representing over 1000 chiropractors in Washington state. Stephanie’s parents introduced her to alternative care as a child. Their family would visit their chiropractor on a regular basis. She knew at a young age that chiropractic was the answer to most ailments. As a teenager, working for a veterinarian, she always knew she wanted to be a healer. Dr. Greenall lives in Edmonds and has called the Lynnwood/Edmonds area home since she began her practice in 1991. “My purpose of practicing chiropractic is to provide the highest quality of alternative ways of healing to my patients.” Stephanie Greenall
