Still hurting weeks after your car crash? Discover the realistic 6-12 week recovery timeline for whiplash, the 3 stages of healing, and why “waiting it out” puts your NY No-Fault coverage at risk.
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Category: Car Accident
Does NY No-Fault Insurance Cover Physical Therapy? (The 30-Day Rule)
It’s the number one question patients ask us after a car accident: “How am I going to pay for this?” If you live in New York, the answer is likely “No-Fault Insurance.” But there is a catch. New York has some of the best accident coverage in the country, but it also has one of the strictest deadlines. If… Read more »
Why Do My Hands Tingle After a Car Accident?
You survived the crash and expected a stiff neck. But now, you’re feeling something stranger: “pins and needles” in your fingers. If you are dropping your keys or shaking out your hands, the problem likely isn’t in your hand at all—it’s in your neck. Learn why “Cervical Radiculopathy” is the most overlooked car accident injury and why New York’s 30-day insurance rule makes waiting dangerous.
Why You Have Shoulder or Upper Back Pain After a Car Accident
Escaped the crash without broken bones, but now your shoulder hurts? Delayed upper back and shoulder pain is a common, hidden injury caused by the ‘Seatbelt Effect’ and bracing for impact. Learn why the pain waited to show up, how to sleep comfortably tonight, and the critical steps you must take to prevent long-term damage.
Delayed Neck Pain After a Car Accident: Why It’s a Major Warning Sign
Waking up with a stiff neck 48 hours after a collision isn’t just soreness—it’s a warning. Learn the 3 hidden injuries behind delayed pain and why early treatment is the key to avoiding chronic issues.
Dizziness and Brain Fog After a Car Accident: Why It Happens and How to Treat It
Feeling dizzy or stuck in a thick fog after your car accident? Learn why a hidden neck injury often causes these severe symptoms. Understanding the connection between concussion and neck is the key to finally getting your clarity back.
Headaches After a Car Accident: When It’s a Sign of Whiplash
A persistent headache after a car accident is one of the most common—and often delayed—signs of whiplash, even if you didn’t hit your head. This neck injury can lead to chronic pain if ignored. Learn the signs to look for and discover why physical therapy is the most effective way to treat the source of the pain, rather than just masking the symptoms.
How To Treat a Stiff Neck After a Whiplash in a Car Accident
Car accidents are exhausting, and the pain that comes after is no joke. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re dealing with that dreaded stiff, achy, can’t-turn-your-head feeling. That, my friend, is likely whiplash. It happens when your head suddenly snaps forward and then back, straining the muscles and ligaments in your neck. The good… Read more »
What to Do 24 Hours After Your Car Accident
You’ve just been in a car accident. It’s totally normal to panic and not know what to do next. While your thoughts might initially fall to the state of your car or even getting a lawyer, take a moment to slow down. The most important thing you can do in the first 24 hours is… Read more »
How to Treat Persistent Rotator Cuff Pain After a Car Accident
The rotator cuff, composed of four muscles and tendons, stabilizes the shoulder joint and allows for a broad range of motion. When this area is injured, the resulting pain can linger, affecting your daily routine and overall quality of life. Unfortunately, damage to the rotator cuff happens often in car accidents. In fact, it is… Read more »