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Surrounding the spinal column are nerves that travel throughout the body. A disc injury can cause these surrounding nerves to become irritated, which can send pain elsewhere in the body. It can also affect the tissues surrounding the point of injury. Some symptoms people with disc injuries have include:
When the sciatic nerve is bothered, sciatica may become an issue. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, traveling from the lower back, down the backs of the legs, and into the feet. When sciatica becomes a problem, there may be pain, numbness, or weakness in either leg. In rare instances, it can cause issues in both legs.
Common Symptoms of Whiplash Following an Auto Accident
While you may be diagnosed with these issues from whiplash once you seek out chiropractic care and receive a thorough examination and x-rays, before that time you can experience a wide variety of symptoms, many of which you may not associate with whiplash injuries. Some of the symptoms you should watch out for after a car accident include shoulder, upper back, arm, and neck pain. You may also experience headaches, pain when you turn your head or the inability to do so, blurred vision, dizziness, ringing in the ears, tiredness, difficulty sleeping, depression, and numbness or tingling in the fingers, hands, and arms.
These symptoms may show up immediately after the auto accident, or not until months later. This is why having an exam by a Santa Monica chiropractor early can be so helpful. By seeking out treatment immediately after your accident, you can prevent further damage and also better understand why the symptoms are happening.
If you aren’t examined shortly after your accident, you may not associate your neck pain three months later as being part of that experience. Getting checked out right away can be helpful for tracking your health following the auto accident and tracking any problems that may arise.
