Chiropractic is Great for Neck Issues After a Car Crash

What Causes Neck Pain After Auto Accident? How Can Chiropractic Adjustments Help??

We deal with many car accident cases in our Cary 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.

Your neck is subjected to very high forces during a car accident, so it's not surprising that neck pain is so common from this type of injury. During even a low velocity car crash, your head is subjected to very rapid acceleration. In such collisions, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can suddenly weigh 80 or more pounds. This force exerts an extreme strain on the tissues of the cervical spine. 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 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 injured area gets inflamed and sore, and that's what takes place after a car crash. Your chiropractor helps by increasing mobility in the injured region, which helps the ligaments heal and helps reduce scar tissue.

Swiss Spine Clinic Can Help People Find Comfort From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Quicker

Swiss Spine Clinic has been helping patients in Cary for many years so we know what you're suffering from and we're here to help you, too. Let us help you recover from neck pain. First, we'll do a careful assessment to determine the root cause of your neck pain, and then decide how to restore your body's natural functioning. Give our office a call today at (919) 589-0909 to make an appointment.