Extremity
symptoms such as arm and hand pain, numbness and tingling are common
following motor vehicle accidents (MVA's). They are caused by thoracic
outlet syndrome, myofascial adhesions, muscular trigger points, and
spinal disc lesions. It's
important to note that these symptoms are commonly not experienced
until weeks or even months after the injury. A study, published in the
Britain Journal of Rheumatology, involved 37 motor vehicle injury
patients and found 35% had an onset of arm and hand symptoms (upper
extremity symptoms) beyond 3 months of the accident.
This
reinforces the need for proper and full treatment of MVA injuries.
Failure to receive appropriate treatment (where injured tissues are
fully healed and tissue functioning is adequately restored) is a major
contributor to the development of these symptoms.
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