Chiropractic CareTreats Neck Pain After Car Accidents

Why is Neck Pain Such a Common Symptom After Auto Injury? How Can Chiropractic Therapy Help You Heal?

We work with many auto accident cases in our Texarkana office, and a widespread symptom our patients report is neck pain. Chiropractic care can be very helpful for neck pain symptoms after a crash. Let's examine what causes neck pain and why chiropractic works.

The neck is subjected to very high stresses and strains during a car accident, so it's not surprising that neck pain is so common from this type of injury. During even a low speed crash, your head is exposed to very rapid acceleration. In such crashes, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can suddenly weigh eight times as much. This force exerts an extreme strain on the tissues of the neck. The bones of your spine 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 collision, 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 damaged area become inflamed and painful, and that's what takes place after a car crash. Your chiropractor helps by increasing flexibility in the injured area, which helps the tissues heal and helps lessen scar tissue.

Back Pain Chiropractic Can Help Patients 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 a car crash or not. Back Pain Chiropractic will first determine what's causing your neck pain and then will work to restore your body to its natural functioning. Give our office a call today at (870) 774-0951 to make an appointment.