Chiropractic is Great for Neck Pain After a Car Crash

Why is Neck Pain Such a Common Problem After Auto Accident? How Can Chiropractic Care Help You Recover?

We deal with many car crash cases in our Arlington office, and a typical 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 crash, so it's not surprising that neck pain is so common from this type of injury. During even a low speed car crash, your head is subjected 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 a serious 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 collision, 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 injured area gets swollen and tender, and that's what takes place after a car crash. Your chiropractor helps by increasing movement in the injured area, which helps the tissues heal and helps lessen scar tissue.

Jefferson Spine & Injury Center Can Help Patients Find Relief From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Quicker

You don't have to suffer from neck pain. Jefferson Spine & Injury Center is conveniently located in Arlington to help you recover, whether you've been in a car crash or not. Jefferson Spine & Injury Center 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 (703) 933-9000 to make an appointment.