“Slipped disc” is one of those phrases people hear frequently without knowing what is actually happening inside the spine. You may also hear terms such as herniated disc, ruptured disc, disc bulge, pinched nerve, or sciatica. They are related, but they do not all describe exactly the same thing. Understanding the basics can make a diagnosis much less confusing and…
If you have recently been in a car accident, you may know something feels wrong without knowing exactly what was injured. Neck stiffness, headaches, back pain, shoulder tension, or difficulty turning your head can develop after a collision and begin interfering with driving, work, sleep, and everyday movement. Whiplash is one of the most common injuries associated with rear-end crashes.…
After a car accident, you may be referred for chiropractic care, physical therapy, or a combination of rehabilitation services. If you have never needed injury treatment before, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Both chiropractic care and physical therapy address musculoskeletal problems, but the emphasis of treatment can differ. Your symptoms, examination findings, mobility, strength, and ability…
A fender bender can leave very little damage on the car and still leave your body sore, stiff, and irritated for days. That catches people off guard all the time. The crash feels small, the adrenaline wears off, and then the neck tightens, the low back starts aching, or a headache shows up by the end of the day. In…
Tingling or numbness after a car accident gets attention quickly, and it should. A sore neck or tight low back is one thing. A hand that feels pins and needles, an arm that feels heavy, or a leg that starts burning or going numb usually sends people looking for answers fast. In Everett, those symptoms often show up after crashes…
Shoulder pain after a car accident can be easy to dismiss in the first day or two, especially when neck pain, back soreness, or headaches feel more obvious. Then everyday movements start to change. Reaching for the seat belt hurts. Sleeping on one side becomes uncomfortable. Lifting a bag, turning the steering wheel, or raising the arm overhead brings on…
Back pain after a car accident can feel very different from person to person. For some, it starts as a deep ache across the low back. For others, it feels sharp when getting out of bed, turning in the car, bending forward, or sitting too long at work. In some cases, the pain stays centered in the back. In others,…
Many people think of TMJ issues as jaw pain alone, but that is only part of the picture. Problems involving the jaw joint and the muscles around it can also show up as headaches, facial soreness, ear-area discomfort, clicking or popping, limited jaw motion, and tension that spreads into the neck and upper shoulders. The National Institute of Dental and…
Sciatica is one of those problems people often try to work around until it starts interfering with everyday life. What begins as an ache in the low back or buttock can turn into burning, tingling, numbness, or pain that travels down the leg, making it harder to sit through work, walk comfortably, sleep well, or drive without constantly shifting positions.…
A lot of people feel relieved when they walk away from a car accident and think they are okay. Then the next morning, or a few days later, the pain starts. It may show up as neck stiffness, back pain, headaches, shoulder tension, or soreness that was not obvious right after the crash. That pattern is common. Mayo Clinic notes…
