Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Car Crashes and How Chiropractic Care can Help You

Alexandria Thoracic Outlet Syndrome After an Auto Injury

If you are dealing with thoracic outlet syndrome after a car accident, you're not alone. Dr. Wagner sees this type of condition very often in our Alexandria office. Your chiropractor can be very helpful for thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms after a crash. Let's see what causes thoracic outlet syndrome and why chiropractic works.

The thoracic outlet is a bundle of nerves and blood vessels that travel through your neck and shoulder to your arm. These vessels don't have a lot of room, so they pass under and through the strong bands of muscles that support your head.

In a collision, these muscle groups can be stretched and strained. If injured, the muscles become inflamed and tender, and they can develop scar tissue which limits movement and puts stress on the tissues of the thoracic outlet. Pressure on the nerves can cause tingling or numbness in the shoulder, elbow and even the wrist. Pressure on the blood vessels can also cause problems in the arm.

Alexandria Thoracic Outlet Treatment

Chiropractic adjustments can be an effective way to treat thoracic outlet syndrome, as Dr. Wagner will help improve mobility in your spine and restore normal nerve movement in your neck and shoulder.

Let us help you recover from thoracic outlet syndrome. Dr. Wagner has helped many patients with the same condition, and we can probably help you, too. First, we'll do a careful examination to establish the root cause of your problem, and then decide how to restore your body's natural functioning. Call us today at (859) 448-0056 if you have questions or would like to make an appointment.