If you are suffering from neck pain after an auto injury, don't worry. Dr. John Nowak sees this type of condition very often in our Buffalo office. What causes neck pain after an auto collision? How can chiropractic care help?
Your neck is exposed to very high stresses and strains during a car crash, so it's not surprising that neck pain is so common from this type of injury. During even a low velocity wreck, your head is exposed 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 a severe 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 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 tissues gets swollen and sore, and that's what happens after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing movement in the injured area, which helps the ligaments heal and helps decrease scar tissue.
Dr. John Nowak has been helping patients in Buffalo since 1981, so we know what you're experiencing. We're here to help you, too. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your symptoms and then we will determine an appropriate treatment strategy. Ready to make an appointment? Give us a call at (716) 825-4121 and we'll get you back on the road to health.
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