Chiropractic TherapyTreats Neck Pain After Auto Injury

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

If you have neck pain after an auto collision, don't worry. Dr. Dennis sees this type of problem frequently in our West Palm Beach office. Your chiropractor can be very helpful for neck pain symptoms after a crash. Let's examine what causes neck pain and why chiropractic works.

The neck is subjected to very high forces during an auto collision, so it's not surprising that neck pain is so common from this type of injury. During even a low velocity car crash, your head is subjected to extremely rapid acceleration. In such collisions, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can instantly weigh 80 or more pounds. This force exerts a severe strain on the tissues of the cervical spine. The bones of your neck 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 collision, 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 area gets inflamed and painful, and that's what occurs after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing mobility in the injured area, which helps the ligaments heal and helps minimize scar tissue.

Dr. Dennis Can Help People Find Comfort From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Quicker

If you've been hurt in a car crash and you're struggling with neck pain, Dr. Dennis is here to help. 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. Give our office a call today at (561) 966-6171 to make an appointment.