The most common auto accident injury is whiplash. It occurs when a sudden change of direction causes your head to whip back and forth. With the average head weighing 11 pounds, this aggressive motion puts the spine and the surrounding soft tissue at a high risk of injury.

Other joints and soft tissue are also at risk of injury during an auto accident. More often than not, the lowback, wrists, hands, shoulders, ankles, knees, and hips are involved. These areas are absorbing much of the impact which will typically cause damage these areas.

Common complaints after an auto accident:

-pain

-numbness/tingling

-weakness

-burning

-radiating pain into extremities

-loss of mobility

-headaches

-inability to sleep

-inability to do normal activities

These symptoms can range from mild to severe and can present up to 48-72 hours after the accident.