Chiropractic Supports Neck Pain After Car Accidents

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

We treat many car accident cases in our Livermore office, and a typical symptom our patients report is neck pain. Let's look at why neck pain is commonly experienced after a car crash and see how chiropractic care can help you get better.

The 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 speed crash, your head is subjected to very rapid acceleration. In such accidents, 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 spinal column 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 tissues become swollen and painful, and that's what happens after a car crash. Your chiropractor helps by increasing movement in the injured area, which helps the ligaments heal and helps reduce scar tissue.

Haque Chiropractic Inc. Can Help People Find Comfort From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Faster

You don't have to suffer from neck pain. Haque Chiropractic Inc. is conveniently located in Livermore to help you recover, whether you've been in a car crash 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 plan of action. Give our office a call today at (925) 960-1960 to make an appointment.