Many patients refuse medical care immediately after a car accident, believing they have no injuries since nothing hurts at the time. Moments after an auto accident, you may not feel any pain due to the rush of adrenaline that masks strained muscles or soreness. People with more severe injuries, like deep lacerations, broken bones, and internal injuries, may prompt swift emergency attention, while you might not immediately suffer from your less-noticeable problems.
However, minor injuries from the force of your car accident often arise later. When one car comes in contact with another object, the impact may jerk you forward, backward, or from one side to the other. You may suffer from multiple angles of force, resulting in potential latent injuries and pain throughout your body.
In the days following the accident, you may suffer from headaches, clouded thinking, or pain in your back, neck, and shoulders. Pain can radiate from your joints and ligaments. Consulting our auto accident doctor near West Windsor, NJ, can help you address, identify, and begin recovery from the source of your pain.
Car accident injuries may cause:
- Whiplash
- Overextended limbs
- Muscle damage
- Ligament damage
- Pinched nerves
These injuries and more may cause you great pain, mobility loss, and reduced range of motion for years after your accident. Schedule a visit with our team at Align Health & Wellness today to avoid a disrupted and painful life after your auto accident.