Motor vehicle accidents can be very traumatizing to the body causing a wide variety of injuries from whiplash to broken bones. Physical therapy is an important part of the recovery process following an MVA to help reduce your pain and stiffness as well as avoid long term injuries.

Common Injuries Sustained During an MVA

All motor vehicle accidents are different, and the injuries sustained depend mostly on the type of collision, your location in the vehicle, age, and existing medical conditions if any. Some of the most common injuries associated with MVAs are:

• Concussion

• Whiplash

• Shoulder injury

• Back injury

• Neck pain

• Radiating arm or leg pain