5 Key Symptoms You can experience with Spinal Injuries

If you are experiencing any form of back, neck, or shoulder pain in your back, you have more than likely experienced some level of spinal cord injury. This Injury is the result of trauma-induced on the back. Common injuries that cause spinal cord damage entails being in a car accident, experiencing a concussion or head injury, and a muscular strain from lifting or exercise. 

But what if you don’t have immediate symptoms after you’ve been injured, or don’t acknowledge your pain until years after cord damage has occurred? Byers Chiropractic in Kent is a chiropractic practice that focuses on helping you get the care you need but also realizes the value of providing resources to help identify when you are experiencing back pain as a result of a spinal injury. We have five key symptoms you can use to identify if you need chiropractic care after having been in an injury. 

1- Long-term muscle and joint pain

Chronic pain is usually identified as long-term or consistently experienced even after receiving different medications. If you have pain persisting after a period of 8-12 weeks, the cause is more than just an inflamed muscle or tissue, it is a damaged nerve.

Damaged nerves are frequently caused by a misaligned spine that can cause a pinching between your nerves. Chiropractic care takes a different approach to chronic pain by using a non-invasive treatment known as an “adjustment”. Receiving a spinal adjustment can help realign your spine to its proper form, relieving inflammation and pain in joints and muscles. 

2- Limited mobility due to Spinal Damage

If you have been in a car accident, you have most likely experienced issues with your posture caused by the effects of whiplash. When you have a stiff neck or bruised ribs, it is hard to get around like you once were used to. Limited mobility can include any symptoms from a stiff neck to pain while walking. When you’ve experienced an injury that causes spinal cord damage, it will become difficult for you to move as you once did before- causing pain and/or fatigue to occur. 

Any type of pain and soreness caused by moving that penetrates from your back, neck, or hips is most likely caused by excessive pressure being applied to the nerves in your spine. This symptom is often diagnosed as Stenosis and can progressively get worse over time if left untreated. Our team at Byers Chiropractic can help curate a chiropractic treatment plan specific to the nerve damage and pain that you suffer from. 

3- Frequent or constant headaches

One of the most common symptoms of an unaligned neck is migraines or headaches. When your spine or neck is not aligned in its proper form, it makes it difficult for the spinal cord to have adequate blood and oxygen flow to the brain. 

When you receive an adjustment from a chiropractor, the spine is adjusted with direct pressure, allowing the veins and blood vessels to flow in a proper way. 

4- Restless nights

It is not abnormal for the common person to have a restless night every once in a while due to Spinal Damage, anxiousness, stress, or lack of sleep. However, when you cannot sleep through the night due to extreme or worsened pain as compared to the day, that can display serious cause for concern. Sleep is not only imperative to our well-being, but when our body cannot perform an essential task, it is trying to give us a message that our health needs serious help and care.

When you have an increased level of pain at night, it may be a symptom of spinal tumors, disc damage, or a fracture in your spine. If you are experiencing worsened discomfort at night, you should obtain medical treatment as soon as possible. 

5- Tingling or penetrating pain

Lastly, the most threatening and telling symptom of spinal damage is a tingling sensation penetrating from the localized source of pain. This feeling can also be described as a throbbing or pulsating sensation. This can be difficult to address unless the pain is fixed at the source. Even when treated to resolve the nerves from further damage, the longer you wait for treatment, the more prolonged damage you will experience. 

It is uncomfortable to experience nerve sensations caused by spinal damage, not only is it painful, but ultimately, will negatively impact your quality of life. Receiving chiropractic treatment can help you regain the muscular strength you need to get you back on track to having a better sense of well-being and health. Types of chiropractic treatment vary depending on the severity and type of injury you’re suffering from. No matter the scope of injury, our chiropractic team at Byers Chiropractic and Massage can help resolve the pain you’re experiencing. 

If you have recently suffered Spinal Damage and are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, or multiple of them, get your body to the road of recovery today. You deserve to be relieved and freed of all pain and suffering your accident has caused you. Why not start with something that can be resolved by simply calling Byers Chiropractic and Massage today? Our team is experienced and eager to help you with your pain management. 

We offer a variety of drug-free solutions such as spinal adjustments, massage therapy, spinal decompression treatment, and much much more. We believe in creating and providing treatment plans that are curated specifically to your needs and wellness goals. We understand your circumstances aren’t a one size fits all situation, and we won’t treat it as such. Give our office a call today to schedule a free chiropractic exam. We look forward to seeing you soon in our office!