Tag: Car Accident Injury

Why Do My Hands Tingle After a Car Accident?

An infographic split into two panels. On the left, a transparent anatomical drawing of a human head and torso shows a glowing red pinched nerve in the neck (cervical spine) with a blue nerve pathway radiating down the arm to a hand. On the right, a cartoon illustration of a man with a pained expression holds his hand, which has numerous sewing pins and needles sticking out of it, surrounded by small electrical current lines. Large text at the top reads, "WHY DO MY HANDS TINGLE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT? (It's Not Just Your Hand. It's Your Neck.)

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

A woman experiencing shoulder and upper back pain in a physical therapy clinic setting.

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.

What to Do 24 Hours After Your Car Accident

Women holding her neck in pain after a 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 »

The Best Way to Manage an Ankle Injury After a Pedestrian Car Accident

At CT Physical Therapy, we have treated many patients who have been hit by a car while crossing the street. They often hurt their legs and ankles, causing sprains and severe fractures. Most of them come to us after a few weeks with tightness and weakness, whereas others present with severe joint stiffness. Knowing how… Read more »