Numbness and tingling in the arms or legs following a car accident are objective signs of nerve compression - most commonly from disc herniation or foraminal narrowing caused by the collision forces. These symptoms require prompt evaluation and should never be ignored.
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Understanding the Condition
Numbness and tingling (paresthesia) following a car accident are typically caused by compression or irritation of spinal nerve roots - a condition called radiculopathy. During a high-force collision, spinal discs can herniate or bulge, pressing directly against nerve roots in the cervical spine (causing arm symptoms) or the lumbar spine (causing leg symptoms). Even without disc herniation, inflammation and muscle spasm around the spine can compress nerve tissue and produce radiating symptoms. Cervical radiculopathy (nerve compression in the neck) most commonly affects the C5, C6, and C7 nerve roots, causing pain, numbness, or weakness that radiates into the shoulder, arm, and fingers. Lumbar radiculopathy (affecting the L4-S1 nerve roots) causes the classic symptoms of sciatica down the leg.
Dynamic Physical Therapy & Acupuncture offers specialized post-accident nerve rehabilitation at our Glendale, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills clinics. Our physical therapists perform comprehensive neurological screenings and use evidence-based treatment protocols for cervical and lumbar radiculopathy.
We accept personal injury liens and provide detailed neurological documentation - dermatomal maps, strength testing, and reflex assessments - that are critical for supporting radiculopathy claims in personal injury cases.
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1220 S. Central Ave. Suite 104, Glendale, CA 91204
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Numbness and tingling are objective neurological findings that significantly support personal injury claims. We document dermatomal patterns, sensory deficits, and motor findings using standardized neurological assessments. We accept personal injury liens with no upfront cost.