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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Car Accidents

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a common symptom after a car crash, and it's something that Sweeney Chiropractic sees frequently in our Nashville office. What causes thoracic outlet syndrome after an auto collision? How can chiropractic care help?

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

In a collision, these muscle groups can be stretched and strained. If damaged, the muscles become inflamed and sore, and they can develop scar tissue which restricts movement and puts pressure 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 hand. Pressure on the blood vessels can also cause problems in the arm.

Nashville Thoracic Outlet Treatment

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

Sweeney Chiropractic is here in Nashville to help you recover from thoracic outlet syndrome. We've been helping patients since 2004 and we can probably help you, too. Sweeney Chiropractic will first determine what's causing your pain and then work to restore your body to its natural functioning. Give our office a call today at (615) 331-7040 to make an appointment.

October 09, 2017
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Dr. Sweeney

Dr. Jim Sweeney & Dr. Jon Sweeney, your Nashville Chiropractors and Palmer College of Chiropractic West graduates, provide quality chiropractic care to patients in Nashville, TN. If you suffer from back pain, neck pain, headache, sciatica or have been in an auto collision, Sweeney Chiropractic can get you back on the road to health.