Chiropractic Supports Neck Pain After Car Accidents

Why is Neck Pain Such a Common Problem After Auto Accident? How Can Chiropractic Treatment Help You Get Better?

We deal with many car crash cases in our Texarkana office, and a common symptom our patients report is neck pain. The key to recovering from neck pain caused by a crash is to understand the root cause of the problem and how chiropractic care can help.

It's not surprising that neck pain is the most common symptom experienced after an auto injury. During even a low speed wreck, your head is exposed to extremely rapid acceleration. In such accidents, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can instantly weigh eight times as much. This force exerts an extreme strain on the tissues of the neck. The bones of your neck are held together with strong bands of tissue called ligaments, and these ligaments provide stability for your neck. These ligaments can be sprained during a wreck, just as the ligaments in your ankle can be sprained. A sprain means that the ligament is stretched or torn.

When you experience a sprained ligament, the injured area gets inflamed and tender, and that's what takes place after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing movement in the injured region, which helps the ligaments heal and helps lessen scar tissue.

Back Pain Chiropractic Can Help People Find Comfort From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Faster

You don't have to suffer from neck pain. Back Pain Chiropractic is conveniently located in Texarkana to help you heal, whether you've been in an auto collision or not. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your pain and then we will determine an appropriate treatment strategy. Give our office a call today at (870) 774-0951 to make an appointment.