Chiropractic Helps Neck Pain After Auto Injury

What Causes Neck Pain After Auto Injury? How Can Chiropractic Care Help??

We deal with many auto accident cases in our Texarkana office, and a widespread symptom our patients report is neck pain. Let's look at the root cause of neck pain after an auto injury and see how your chiropractor can help.

Even in a collision, your head is rapidly thrown back and forth, so it's not surprising that neck pain is the most common symptom from this type of injury. During even a low speed car crash, your head is exposed to very rapid acceleration. In such collisions, 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 cervical spine. 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 car crash, just as your ankle ligaments 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 sore, and that's what takes place after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing movement in the injured region, which helps the tissues heal and helps lessen scar tissue.

Back Pain Chiropractic Can Help People Find Relief From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Quicker

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 symptoms and then we will determine an appropriate treatment approach. Give our office a call today at (870) 774-0951 to make an appointment.