We hear a lot these days about concussions in sports, and the concussion protocols the major sports leagues use to treat athletes when they suffer a head injury. Concussions are a potential casualty of sports, whether it's an outfielder banging into the left-field wall or an NFL player taking a significant hit. But concussions are also very common in auto accidents, workplace accidents, and
Treatment for Auto Injuries
Our doctors at TriCounty Pain Management Centers can help you get relief from automobile injuries and pain from car accidents. Call 215-486-1800 for an appointment at one of our many locations: Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, Warminster, Exton, Ardmore, Allentown, Willow Grove, Bethlehem, Norristown, Neshaminy Valley/Bensalem, Pennsylvania plus Middletown and Wilmington DE.
How to choose a doctor after a car accident
After you've been in a car accident, one of the most crucial decisions you will make involves choosing a doctor to treat your injuries. Even if you walk away from the accident feeling little or no pain, it's essential to get an exam to check for underlying issues, such as head, tissue, or spinal injuries. Here are 4 suggestions to help you choose the right physician after a car
Five tips to help your recovery from a car or work accident
When you suffer an injury in an auto or work accident, the experience can significantly impact your routine. You may experience changes to your range of motion, ability to walk or exercise, difficulty sleeping, and a long road to recovery. Tri County Pain Management Centers has assembled this list of suggestions to help you recover faster: 1) SEE A DOCTOR SOON AFTER THE
Injuries Rise as Driving Increases and Pandemic Wanes
Injuries and deaths from car and work accidents are rising as more drivers take to the roadways, and more workers head back to their jobs, with COVID-19 coming under control and Summer in full swing. The National Safety Council reports that the number of miles driven in April 2021 (the last month surveyed) increased almost 55% compared to the year before. The number
Treating Leg Pain from Accidents and Injuries
Pain in the legs, hips, or knees is quite common after an auto accident, and while it can seem minor, leg pain is often an indicator of more severe injury. In this post, we'll discuss some of the causes and treatments for leg pain. When you suffer an injury in an accident -- be it a car crash, a fall, or a workplace incident -- your legs can often take the brunt of the pain.
Snow Season Auto Accidents: Tips to be Better Prepared on Icy Roads
Snow season means an increase in ice-and-storm-related car accidents and painful injuries. We’ve put together some tips to help you remain safe on the roadways and to be better prepared if you do get involved in a winter wreck. Our region is among the nation’s top five for wintertime accidents, and Pennsylvania alone records over forty snow-related auto fatalities each
5 Exercises That Can Help To Relieve Back Pain
As we age or get injured in an accident, it gets harder to do the things that were a breeze in the past. Back pain can be especially troublesome, making everyday tasks more difficult and restful sleep hard to come by. If you have persistent back pain or have been in a car or work accident, read on for some helpful recommendations. At Tri County Pain Management, we work to
Headaches and Auto Injury
Headaches are reported in 90% of auto injury patients, and here are some of the most common types we see. If you suffer head pain, visit your pain doctor soon to diagnose its cause. After many accidents, people report headaches originating in the neck. These are called "cervicogenic headaches" and are commonly caused by irritation of the nerves that travel through the head and
Treating Chronic Lasting Pain From Auto Accident
Can a minor auto accident cause long-lasting chronic pain? Yes, even if a car crash seems relatively minor, the trauma can be significant and lasting. Some patients develop persistent, widespread pain and agonizing symptoms. This is the body and brain doing their job, and it's why it's so important to see a pain doctor soon after an accident. Your pain specialist can diagnose the
Five Pain Relief Treatments That Can Help After an Accident
Pain affects everyone at some point in their lives, but for many, it lingers as chronic pain that causes daily aches and gets in the way of living. For people who suffer pain in a car accident or accident at work, the effects can be even greater, as they face recovery from the accident's trauma and the painful injuries it caused. As pain management doctors, we see the physical and
