What Causes Neck Pain After Car Crash? How Can Chiropractic Adjustments Help??
We treat many auto injury cases in our South Buffalo office, and a common symptom our patients report is neck pain. Let's take a look at why neck pain is commonly experienced after a car crash and see how chiropractic can help you get better.
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 velocity crash, your head is subjected to very rapid acceleration. In such collisions, 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 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 area gets swollen and painful, and that's what occurs after a car crash. Your chiropractor helps by increasing mobility in the injured region, which helps the tissues heal and helps lessen scar tissue.
Dr. Nowak Can Help Clients Find Relief From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Quicker
If you've been hurt in a car crash and you're suffering from neck pain, Dr. Nowak is here to help. Dr. Nowak 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 (716) 825-4121 to make an appointment.
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