What are a few examples of injuries following a motor vehicle accident that could have delayed symptoms? Take a look at the list below, and remember to reach out to the providers at Hudson Spine Institute as quickly as possible after an accident.
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1. Sprains and Strains
After a motor vehicle accident, adrenaline often masks the more serious injuries for up to 72 hours. What you think is a minor injury can often turn into a long term problem without immediate treatment. With more than 35 years of experience treating auto accident injuries, Dr. Kenneth Ermann can guide you to your best possible outcome.
2. Whiplash
Whiplash is a sprain of the cervical ligaments in the neck. Because your head changes direction quickly during a motor vehicle accident, you could damage the cervical ligaments in the neck, leading to neck stiffness and soreness. Sometimes whiplash symptoms are slow to develop, and you may eventually experience headaches, dizziness, light sensitivity, disorientation, or changes in sleep habits. You do not want this injury to get worse, and that is why you should always see a trained professional as quickly as possible following a motor vehicle collision.
4. Post Traumatic Stress
Initially following an accident, you might have a difficult time sleeping or eating. You might develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD which often manifests itself as fear of driving on busy roads, as well as fear of loud noises, or driving at night.
5. Herniated or Bulging discs in the spine.
Another injury that people suffer in a motor vehicle accident is called a herniated or bulging disc. The discs are the shock absorbers of your spine, and react to sudden forces applied to it like in a car accident. Much like a liquid filled balloon with a much tougher outer ring, a disc can be stressed to either bulge with pressure, or tear, if the force of impact is sufficient. In either case, the spinal nerve root can be affected causing pain that can be localized or radiate down the arms or legs. Our team of experienced providers at Hudson Spine Institute will diagnose your injury, and develop a personalized plan to start you on your way to recovery.
Call Hudson Spine Institute for treatment of your auto accident injuries.
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Totowa or the surrounding area, you need to reach out to a car accident professional as quickly as possible. At Hudson Spine Institute in North Bergen, our providers have 35+ years in treating auto injuries. We use the latest treatment protocols to develop a recovery plan that uniquely suits you.
If you live in North Bergen, West New York, Jersey City, Edgewater, Fairview, Ridgefield or Ridgefield Park and have been injured in an automobile accident, suffer from chronic pain, or have a sports injury please consider scheduling a consultation with Hudson Spine Institute for your treatment needs. Not close? Dr. Ermann also maintains offices in Teaneck, NJ (Ermann Chiropractic & Wellness Center) as well as in Totowa, NJ (NJ Health & Injury Solution)