Chiropractic CareTreats Neck Pain After Car Crashes

What Causes Neck Pain After Auto Injury? How Can Chiropractic Therapy Help??

We manage many car crash cases in our Memphis office, and a typical symptom our patients report is neck pain. Your chiropractor can be very helpful for neck pain symptoms after a crash. Let's examine what causes neck pain and why chiropractic works.

It's not surprising that neck pain is the most common symptom experienced after a car crash. During even a low velocity collision, your head is exposed 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 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 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 gets swollen and tender, 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 lessen scar tissue.

Dynamic Chiropractic Can Help People Find Relief From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Quicker

Dynamic Chiropractic has been helping patients in Memphis for many years so we know what you're living with and we're here to help you, too. Let us help you recover from neck pain. Dynamic Chiropractic 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 (901) 757-8311 to make an appointment.