7 Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore After a Car Accident

The accident is over.

The police report is done.

The car is headed to the body shop.

But what about YOU?

Some injuries aren't immediately obvious after a collision. Pay attention to how you feel over the hours and days that follow.

Here are seven symptoms worth mentioning to a healthcare provider.

1. Neck Pain or Stiffness

Difficulty turning your head, soreness, stiffness, or pain following an accident can be associated with an injury to the neck.

2. Headaches

A new headache after an accident deserves attention, particularly if it is severe, worsening, or accompanied by other neurological symptoms.

3. Back Pain

Lower, middle, or upper back pain can develop after a collision—even if you didn't notice it immediately

4. Numbness or Tingling

Pins and needles, burning, numbness, or tingling in an arm or leg should not simply be brushed off.

5. Shoulder Pain

Shoulder discomfort can develop after the impact itself, from restraint forces, or from injuries involving nearby areas such as the neck.

6. Reduced Range of Motion

Having trouble turning your head?

Can't bend the way you normally do?

Does raising your arm suddenly hurt?

Tell your provider.

7. Pain That's Getting Worse

Pay attention to symptoms that continue to increase, spread, interfere with sleep, or make normal activities difficult.

Okay... So Who Do You Call?

That's the question Find A Doc Florida answers every day.

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That's our job.

Tell us what happened and let our care coordinators help connect you with an experienced injury provider near you.

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