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For auto accident patients experiencing numbness or tingling, the first step is a full medical evaluation and diagnosis to determine the cause of the symptoms. In addition to traditional x-ray, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy, our office also incorporates Electrodiagnostic Nerve Testing. This process helps our Medical Director to identify the exact cause of numbness/tingling so that the treatment process can begin.

Auto Accident Injury Program for Numbness/Tingling

The following treatment options are offered at our Monmouth County pain management office for the resolution of conditions that can cause numbness and/or tingling after an auto accident:

Physical Therapy for Auto Accident Injuries

The purpose of physical therapy for any type of auto accident injury is to reduce pain and other symptoms (such as numbness or tingling) while restoring mobility and functioning. Therapeutic exercise, for example, is a safe and effective method of increasing flexibility and strength. This often has the effect of both reducing pain and preventing future injury. Our facility incorporates Power Plate Full Body Vibration technology to increase the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise.

Spinal Decompression Traction is another possible physical therapy technique that may be used for patients suffering from numbness. This practice reduces pressure on the nerves by gently separating the bones of the spine (vertebrae).

Passive (non-exercise) physical therapy options might include low level laser therapy (technology that speeds the healing process and prevents the formation of scar tissue); ultrasound technology (reducing muscle pain and spasms); electrotherapy; and ice and heat therapies.

Numbness, Tingling and Acupuncture

Many of the conditions that lead to numbness or tingling can also cause pain. Acupuncture is a drug-free, healthy method of managing pain. It can also address symptoms such as numbness or tingling by rebalancing the body’s systems.

Chinese medicine believes that a life energy known as ‘Qi’ flows throughout the body. When any disorder in the flow of Qi occurs, a number of symptoms can result (including pain, numbness, and tingling). By stimulating certain points on the body, acupuncture restores the body’s natural harmony for a reduction in symptoms. Because it is also effective in relieving stress, acupuncture is an excellent option for patients who have recently experienced an auto accident.

Chiropractic Care for Numbness/Tingling

The central nervous system is responsible for all functions of the human body, including sensation. This system is comprised of the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves. When the spine is misaligned due to the trauma of an auto accident, the nerves may become irritated or compressed, leading to numbness and tingling. Chiropractic care at Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation alleviates these symptoms by ensuring the total health of the spine, thereby ensuring the health of the nervous system.

Medical Care for Numbness and Tingling: Steroid Injections

The Medical Director at Monmouth Pain and Rehab is dedicated to using the most conservative and least invasive treatment options available for auto accident injuries. Our Red Bank, NJ pain management office works to help patients rehabilitate and relieve pain while placing the least amount of stress on the body as possible.

In some case, symptoms such as numbness or pain may make it impossible for some patients to use physical therapy or other rehabilitation options. When this occurs, the injection of a long-lasting steroid can reduce inflammation and relieve pressure on the nerves. In many cases, this injection is combined with an anesthetic numbing agent for immediate results.

Treatment for Numbness, Tingling and other Auto Accident Injuries at Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation

Please contact our Red Bank, NJ pain management office if you have recently been involved in an auto accident in Monmouth County and you are experiencing pain, numbness, or tingling.