Car accident injury information
Neck Pain After a Car Accident
Neck pain after a crash can come from muscles, joints and other structures stressed during impact. It may be accompanied by stiffness, headaches or reduced motion.
What an evaluation may include
History
How the crash happened, when symptoms began, prior injuries and how symptoms affect your daily activity.
Movement
Range of motion and movement tolerance help show how the neck is functioning.
Orthopedic & neurologic testing
Testing may be used when clinically appropriate to better understand the complaint.
Do you always need X-rays?
No. Imaging decisions depend on the history, examination and clinical findings. When imaging is appropriate, it should be ordered for a clinical reason rather than automatically for every collision.