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

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a common condition after an auto injury, and it's something that Dr. Covington sees frequently in our Yakima office. The key to recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome caused by a crash is to understand the root cause of the problem and how chiropractic care can help.

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

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

Yakima Thoracic Outlet Treatment

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

Dr. Covington has been helping patients in Yakima for many years so we know what you're living with. We're here to 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 approach. Call us today at (509) 895-7535 if you have questions or would like to make an appointment.