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Many people who have recently experienced an auto accident are quite aware of the injuries they have sustained, while others remain blissfully oblivious of the damage done to their physical well-being. Health issues often arise after some time has passed since the original incident. In either case, physical therapy can help. The most common complaints following a car crash include back pain, whiplash, and arm and leg injuries such as knee damage or arm fractures.

Whiplash Injuries and Physical Therapy

Whiplash is an extremely common auto accident complication. It is generally involved in cases in which the neck has experienced a sudden and traumatic distortion, such as when a vehicle has been hit from the back. This trauma can cause damage to the spine and the soft tissues of the spine. Most often, whiplash affects the neck and the mid-back.

While whiplash is not life threatening, it can lead to serious health problems if not properly addressed. Initial symptoms of whiplash can include pain in the neck and back; soreness in the shoulders; headaches; and the sensation of ‘pins and needles’ in the arms and legs. Other possible symptoms are visual and auditory disturbances or vertigo. In some cases, these effects are not felt until several days after the accident.

Physical therapy is an effective treatment option for whiplash; a physical therapist works with patients to restore proper function and movement to damaged soft tissues. The process of treating a patient with whiplash might include ice, heat, stretching, and electrical stimulation.

Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation Center offers advanced physical therapy techniques such as neuromuscular education, a method that facilitates the return of normal movement in patients with neuromuscular injuries. Our Red Bank physical therapists also offer corrective spinal traction. Overall, the purpose of physical therapy for our Monmouth County whiplash patients is to restore the body to its pre-accident condition.

Back Injuries at Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation Center

The extreme trauma that occurs during an auto accident can cause a number of back injuries. Some of the most common of these are herniated discs.

The discs in the spine are circular and rest between the vertebrae, acting as shock absorbers when the body exerts pressure on the spine. Accident victims can experience a slippage or a bulging of one of these discs. This is known as a herniated disc.

When this disc contacts the nerves in the spine, the result is often pain, tingling, or numbness. The pain sometimes radiates down the arms or legs. Many of the auto accident patients at Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation complain of lower back pain that makes everyday activities extremely painful. Others experience pain even when the body is at rest. In particular, sleeping can be difficult because the damaged disc can press on a nerve while the body is lying down.

In the case of herniated discs, the physical therapists at our Red Bank, NJ facility may perform spinal decompression traction. This therapy is used in the treatment of many disc problems and works by alleviating the pressure on nerves and easing pain.

Limb Injuries from Auto Accidents

During a car accident, the limbs of the body are extremely vulnerable to injury. While a crash is occurring, it is possible for knees to hit the dashboard, middle console, or door. Arms may be slammed into door or windows, or injured while bracing for impact. Because the body has been placed in an abrupt, unnatural position, it is possible to sustain any type of injury, from broken bones to muscles tears as well as sprains in the arms, legs, and feet. It is also quite common to experience numbness, swelling, burning, or bruising.

Limb injuries are particularly difficult on crash victims because the body requires the use of arms and legs on a constant basis. Our facility treats many auto accident sufferers; most commonly, we treat muscle tears and sprains related to car crashes. As such, the physical therapists at our Red Bank facility are extremely competent in the treatment of these limb injuries. Our practitioners create a personalized, individual plan for each patient.

One part of the treatment plan at Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation is Low Level Laser Therapy, which has been proven effective in the treatment of limb pain. We also offer the Power Plate, a tool that provides whole vibration therapy; this has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation naturally.

Physical Therapy at Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation Center

Accidents of all kinds can happen at any moment. Physical therapy at our Red Bank, NJ facility is widely recommended by physicians in the Monmouth County area for our extensive knowledge and use of progressive techniques.

Our practitioners provide a customized plan for each of our patients with the objective of developing, sustaining, and returning maximum movement and flexibility. The four main spheres of physical therapy include promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation; we work within these parameters to set goals and help auto accident sufferers return to good health.

If you have recently experienced an auto accident and would like help with your injuries, please visit us for a consultation to determine how Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation Center can help.