Neck pain after a car accident is extremely common and often linked to whiplash or cervical spine injuries. Even low-speed collisions can place significant stress on the neck.
Neck pain after a car accident is extremely common and often linked to whiplash or cervical spine injuries. Even low-speed collisions can place significant stress on the neck.
At Precision PT and Sports Medicine, we provide complete medical evaluation and physical therapy treatment to relieve pain, restore movement, and support your recovery.
During a collision, the head can whip forward and back with sudden force. That motion strains neck muscles and ligaments, irritates cervical facet joints, and can stress discs and nerves—even in accidents that seem minor at first.
Common symptoms include neck pain and stiffness, reduced range of motion, headaches at the base of the skull, and pain that can radiate into the shoulders or arms.
Symptoms may develop gradually and worsen without treatment.
If neck injuries are not treated early, they can develop into chronic pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, persistent headaches, and ongoing nerve irritation that may take much longer to heal.
Early evaluation helps ensure an accurate diagnosis and allows treatment to begin right away, leading to a faster and more complete recovery.
Our treatment approach begins with a comprehensive medical evaluation, including a detailed cervical spine assessment to determine the source of your pain and properly document injuries for insurance or personal injury claims. If necessary, we can provide imaging referrals and medication management when appropriate.
Physical therapy is an important part of recovery and includes one-on-one, hands-on care focused on improving mobility and reducing pain. Treatment may include manual therapy, gentle mobility and strengthening exercises, postural correction, and movement retraining to restore normal function and prevent future problems.
We also offer advanced treatment options such as soft tissue therapy, neuromuscular re-education, targeted exercise progression, and treatments focused on reducing pain and inflammation to support a full recovery.
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Providing accurate documentation while focusing on your recovery.
If you’ve been in an accident, don’t wait for symptoms to worsen. Schedule an evaluation at our Phoenix or Tempe office today.
Schedule your evaluation today.
Tempe, Arizona 85282
Ste A-125, Phoenix, AZ 85012