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

We treat many auto injury cases in in our Great Falls office, and a common symptom we see in our patients is thoracic outlet syndrome. What causes thoracic outlet syndrome after a car crash? How can a chiropractor help?

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

In a crash, these muscle groups can be stretched and strained. If injured, the muscles become inflamed and tender, and they can develop scar tissue which restricts 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 hand. Pressure on the blood vessels can also cause problems in the arm.

Great Falls Thoracic Outlet Treatment

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

Dr. Six is here in Great Falls to help you recover from thoracic outlet syndrome. We've been helping patients for many years and we can probably help you, too. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your pain and then we will determine an appropriate treatment plan of action. Ready to make an appointment? Give us a call at (406) 452-6929 and we'll get you back on the road to health.