Concussion & Post-Trauma
Post-Fall Neck Pain
Neck symptoms after a fall, and the balance question behind the fall.
After a fall, two questions matter: what was injured, and why the fall happened in the first place. Neck pain after a fall is evaluated with both in mind.
In some cases the fall is a one-off event; in others it reflects an underlying balance or coordination issue that is worth identifying so future falls can be reduced.
Why this matters
Particularly in older adults, balance and coordination deserve evaluation alongside the injury itself, since falls often repeat if the underlying cause is not identified.
Addressing the injury without asking why the fall happened leaves an important part of the picture unexamined.
The brain & nervous-system connection
Where the nervous system fits in
Balance depends on the inner ear, vision, and position sense from the neck and body working together. A fall can point toward a breakdown in any one of these systems.
Evaluating balance and coordination after a fall is a practical way of looking for patterns that could contribute to another one.
What we look at
We look for patterns, not a single test
- Detailed health history and consultation
- NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation
- Posture and movement
- Balance and coordination testing
- Eye movement or neurological screening when appropriate
- Grip or motor-function testing when appropriate
- Palpation and spinal function
- Other examination procedures based on the individual
Not every person receives every test. What we perform depends on your history, your age and what the examination shows as we go.
Scope of care
What this does — and doesn't — mean
What we do
- • We evaluate chiropractic and musculoskeletal function.
- • We look at nervous-system-related functional findings that fall within our scope.
- • We assess movement, balance and coordination findings.
- • We measure stress-response patterns with the NeuroInfiniti evaluation.
- • We make individualized chiropractic care recommendations and re-measure over time.
What we don't claim
- • We do not diagnose, treat or cure diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a treatment for dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other neurological diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a replacement for medical care, testing or medication.
- • No outcome is promised. Results vary from person to person.
This is a concern where medical evaluation, imaging or co-management may be the right first step. Dr. Mike Geran will say so plainly if that is what the history and examination suggest.
Common questions
- Will I be adjusted on the first visit?
- Generally no. The first visit is an evaluation visit. Dr. Geran reviews the findings and makes recommendations at the follow-up visit.
- Do I need imaging before I come in?
- Not usually. If your history or examination suggests imaging is needed, we will say so and help arrange the right next step.
When medical evaluation may be needed
A fall with head impact, loss of consciousness, or suspected fracture needs medical assessment first.
- Head impact or loss of consciousness during the fall
- Inability to move the neck or significant deformity
- Weakness, numbness, or loss of bladder or bowel control
Related at Foothills Chiropractic
- Balance & Coordination — Balance is a whole-nervous-system task. It is also one of the easier things to measure and re-measure.
- Ankle Instability — A repeatedly rolling or unreliable ankle, usually following earlier sprains.
- Atlantoaxial Instability — Excessive movement between the first two neck bones — a medical finding requiring caution.
- Auto Accident Injury — Musculoskeletal injuries following a motor vehicle collision.
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