The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 3 million Americans are injured in car accidents every year. This startling statistic shows just how common car accident injuries can be. If you’ve recently been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should consider using physical therapy as part of your recovery process.
There are many areas of the body that can be injured or affected by a car accident. The arms can be the part of your body that are the most painful after such an incident, and this pain is often related to arm muscles being overstretched. It can also be the result of tension from
Whether it’s a serious accident or a minor fender-bender, any type of motor vehicle accident can cause injuries. Because so much of the trauma associated with a car accident can cause mobility and other functionality problems, physical therapy and rehabilitation is often a key part of treatment. Physical therapists are experts in identifying how musculoskeletal