Neck pain is a common symptom after a car crash, and it's something that Dr. John Nowak sees often in our Buffalo office. 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 exposed to very high stresses and strains during an auto injury, so it's not surprising that neck pain is so common from this type of injury. During even a low speed wreck, your head is exposed to extremely rapid acceleration. In such crashes, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can instantly weigh 80 or more pounds. This force exerts an extreme 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 damaged area become inflamed and sore, and that's what happens after a car crash. Your chiropractor helps by increasing flexibility in the injured area, which helps the tissues heal and helps minimize scar tissue.
Dr. John Nowak has been helping patients in Buffalo since 1981, so we know what you're suffering from. We're here to help you, too. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your pain and then we will determine an appropriate treatment strategy. Give our office a call today at (716) 825-4121 to make an appointment.
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