Cobb Chiropractic Clinic in Greensboro, North Carolina, has announced a new blog post that explains how slip and fall accidents can cause a crick in the neck. The Greensboro chiropractor wants to point out that it is crucial for the person’s health to consult with a chiropractor within 48 hours of the slip and fall accident. It is vital for those who suffered such an accident not to try to self-diagnose, particularly if they believe they have sustained a neck injury.
Dr. Shane A. Cobb, the leading chiropractic physician at Cobb Chiropractic Clinic, says, “One of the most common injuries to occur in a slip and fall accident is a "crick in the neck". Many people will use the word "crick" to describe the pain they are feeling in their neck after an accident occurs. The medical diagnosis, however, is not a "crick", but rather refers to muscle spasms, trigger points, or a potential disc problem. In some cases, the pain that one feels from a crick in the neck won't last long, while in others it can turn into long-term chronic pain. Having your neck examined after a slip and fall accident will ensure that you do not end up with pain that takes months or years to go away. Please read our blog post to fully understand what you have to do after a slip and fall accident.”
Depending on the severity of the accident, a person may not feel pain until after several hours or even days after the accident. Some of the symptoms that may be felt include: headaches, dull aching in the neck, pain when turning the head, numbness or tingling in the arms, shoulder pain, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and moving the neck back and forth. Even if the person does not experience any of the mentioned symptoms, it is still vital to go for medical advice to ensure that no serious injury has been sustained.
Another common injury that can be sustained in a slip and fall accident is whiplash. Whiplash is quite notorious for delayed symptoms, so people often postpone treatment. It often takes several hours or even days before the victim feels the symptoms of whiplash. Whiplash can cause injury to the disc or joints that can irritate the nerve roots or even the spinal cord. When the symptoms are finally felt, they are usually in the form of headaches, weakness, tingling, numbness, stiffness, dizziness, or disturbed sleep.
It is advisable to seek the help of a chiropractor as soon as possible after the accident because an experienced chiropractor is able to diagnose and treat a whiplash injury even before the victim starts to feel the injury symptoms. It is common for people to believe that they did not suffer any injury or that the pain they are experiencing will go away after a few days. While this may be true for a number of people, others may end up suffering from severe pain that could take months of treatment to reduce. According to Dr. Cobb, all of the doctors at Cobb Chiropractic Clinic offer free consultations to see how best to help accident victims recover.
Dr. Shane A. Cobb graduated from the Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He earned the highest individual score in the General Diagnosis section of his national board exam. He focuses on treating whiplash, neck pain, headaches, back pain, sports or work-related injuries and slip and fall injuries with the help of advanced technology. Dr. Cobb says, “You may also want to check out our last press release, about our blog post on how a job can cause stress and shorten life expectancy.”
For more information about the services offered at Cobb Chiropractic Clinic, visit their website or contact them by phone or by email.
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Cobb Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Shane A. Cobb
336-275-0836
drcobb@cobbchiropracticclinic.com
1001 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
